Alumni Volunteer - On a Board

Lend your talents to shape the future of Minnesota Carlson. By joining a board, you get access to special events, advise the executive team on crucial issues, act as an ambassador to prospective students, mentor emerging students, and much more.

Minnesota Carlson Gold Board
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Board of Advisors

This board works closely with Minnesota Carlson's leadership to ensure a highly engaged relationship with local and national businesses and provides valued assistance in seeking both monetary and non-monetary support from individuals and the corporate community. 

Meet the Alumni Board

Carlson School Alumni Board

Alumni Board members generously offer their time, talent, and treasure to strengthen the connection between Minnesota Carlson and its alumni. The board acts as the voice of the broader alumni community and drives initiatives that foster strong alumni engagement and philanthropy.

Meet the GOLD Board

GOLD Board (Undergraduate Alumni)

GOLD (Gophers of the Last Decade) provides opportunities for Minnesota Carlson undergraduate alumni from the last ten years to stay connected to the School, each other, and current students. The GOLD Board is a group of alumni volunteers who partner with the Alumni Relations Office on an annual calendar of events, facilitating volunteer activities, and act as a voice for recent undergraduate alumni on objectives that support the school's mission and goals.

Join the Minnesota Carlson Alumni Board

The Minnesota Carlson Alumni Board brings together accomplished alumni who are passionate about strengthening the Carlson community and shaping its future. Board members partner closely with Alumni Relations and Carlson School leadership to provide strategic insight, expand alumni engagement, and strengthen connections among alumni, students, and friends of Carlson.


Through their leadership and networks, Alumni Board members play a meaningful role in advancing Carlson’s priorities while gaining unique access to School strategy, faculty research, and fellow alumni leaders.

Contact Carlson Alumni Relations at [email protected] for questions or more information.

Alumni Board members:

  • Participate in board and committee meetings (in person and virtual)
  • Support Carlson through annual giving at a level meaningful to them
  • Engage with alumni and students through mentoring, events, and volunteer leadership opportunities
     

Term: Three-year term, with the option to renew for a second term
Time Commitment: Approximately 1–3 hours per month
Meetings: Three full board meetings annually (Fall and Spring in person; Winter hybrid)

We welcome alumni who:

  • Serve as enthusiastic ambassadors for the Carlson School
  • Bring strong professional, industry, or alumni networks
  • Have demonstrated leadership in their careers or communities
  • Have prior volunteer experience in higher education or nonprofit settings
     

Apply Now

Gophers of the Last Decade, ready to help shape the future of Minnesota Carlson? The GOLD Board seeks engaged undergraduate alumni leaders from the last decade who want to give back, stay connected, and help strengthen the Carlson community. We encourage both self-nominations and peer nominations.

Submit Your Application by March 29, 2026

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