Our sponsors support the delivery of professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities for current and future design professionals. Sponsorship at designated levels and half of all sponsor funds after expenses also support Design Justice initiatives including scholarships, courses, events, and work to support anti-racist culture shifts and design approaches.

Our Programs

Programs are developed and presented by the College of Design Student and Alumni Board (DSAB), which includes alumni, professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students from each of the college disciplines noted below. Activities support the transition from college to career, extend learning beyond the classroom, and build meaningful connections between the professional community, design students, and the College of Design.

Our award-winning programs include the Design Mentor Program, Dirty Laundry, Design in 7, and Design Forward. Each year, DSAB collaborates on unique one-off events, meant to engage students in both discipline-specific and cross-discipline conversations and opportunities.

Sponsor Benefits

Tax-Deductible Support for Design Education

Individuals and organizations can sponsor College to Career programs at any level. Full-series sponsorship confirmed by or before September 30 supports one academic year of programs, 10-20 offerings, including all events noted below. Sponsorship by January 30 supports spring semester programs including our largest public event, Design in 7. Individual event and custom sponsorship opportunities are also available on request.

In addition, sponsorship at designated levels and half of all sponsor funds after expenses also contribute to the Design Justice Fund providing scholarships, and supporting anti-racist design initiatives, courses, and events, while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the college and in our professions.

Payments can be made in one lump sum or divided into fall and spring installments to better suit your budget. All donors receive a receipt from the University of Minnesota Foundation for their tax-deductible gift when processing is complete, and the same benefits apply.

Who can Sponsor

Individuals and organizations can sponsor College to Career programs. Sponsorship supports one academic year of programming and donors receive a receipt from the University of Minnesota Foundation for their gift when processing is complete.

Become A Sponsor

Contact Lori Mollberg ([email protected]) to discuss sponsorship interest and options and complete your payment online or by check using the information below.

Deadlines

Full-series sponsorship is preferred by August 30 but accepted through September 30 for the upcoming school year. Spring semester sponsorship, including Design in 7 is preferred by December 30 but accepted until January 30. Contact us for custom sponsorship deadlines.

Donate by Mail

Make your check payable to the University of Minnesota Foundation noting the Design Student and Alumni Board College to Career Program Sponsorship Fund #20885. Mail your payment to:

College of Design Alumni Office
12 McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108

Make a Donation Online

Funds received through the DSAB Annual Sponsorship Program will be used to meet costs associated with the DSAB mission. Sponsorship recognition by DSAB or the college does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services of the sponsoring company, organization, or individual.

Sponsorship Levels

College to Career Program Sponsors

A portion of Honors level sponsorship and above, and half of all sponsorship after program expenses goes to support Design Justice fellowships and initiatives.

Cum Laude

Honors

Dean's List

Past Sponsors

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2023–24

Cum Laude

Honors

A portion of Honors level sponsorship and half of all sponsorship after program expenses goes to support Design Justice fellowships and initiatives.

College to Career Program Sponsorship

Sponsor Benefits

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