Challenging Economic Times Remain Despite Slight Uptick in Nonprofit Giving
Article A new report indicates that fewer than half of 813 surveyed nonprofits in the United States reported fundraising increases during the first half of 2011 compared with the same period in 2010.

Expert Offers Tips on Removing Barriers to Advancement Work
Article Many advancement professionals know what they need to do to make their institutions more successful at alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing. But outdated IT systems, a heavy workload, bureaucracy and other obstacles often stand in their way. Tricia King of Birkbeck, University of London, offered tips on how to negotiate through these and other challenges during a workshop at the recent CASE Europe Annual Conference in Manchester, England.

Rebuilding Endowment
Commonfund
Article During the recession, endowments were hit hard by the sharp decline in the value of financial assets and by a reduction in grants, gifts, donations and planned giving resulting from a weak economy. This article from Commonfund's Chronicle Mission Matters (Winter 2011) reports on the conversation of experts who discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with rebuilding nonprofit endowments. CASE President John Lippincott took part in the conversation.

Education Institutions Get Creative to Beat Shortfalls Due to Global Recession
Article University World News reports that higher education institutions are partnering with the private sector more and devising other innovative ways to raise revenue to cover gaps created by shrinking state budgets and financial shortfalls.

Report: Overall Donor Confidence in U.S. Falls
Article A new report reveals that donor confidence in the economy and expectations about charitable giving are at their lowest levels since December 2008.

Report Says Nonprofits Face Tough Climb to Pre-Recession Success
Article The nonprofit sector continues to face an "incredibly difficult philanthropic environment." That's according to the findings of a new survey.

Survey Reveals State of Public Universities during Recession
Article A new survey reports that the current financial situation for public universities in the United States is “precarious” as a result of deep cuts in state appropriations during the recession preceded by decades of declining state support.

Billion-Dollar Campaigns Maintain Momentum in Tough Economy
Article Despite the tough economy, billion-dollar campaigns in higher education are making “sufficiently strong monthly progress” and are on track to meet their goals. That’s according to a new report that analyzed campaigns launched right before and after the onset of the recession.

Endowment Levels Up but Canadian Institutions Remain Cautious
Article Endowments have rebounded at many Canadian universities, but most institutions remain concerned about endowment spending and plan to keep cost-saving measures in place.

Enrollment at Two-Year Institutions in U.S. Hits Record High
Article Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal that the proportion of 18- to 24-year olds attending higher education institutions has hit an all-time high due to a surge in enrollments at two-year institutions.

Institutions Receive Strategies to Move Beyond Tough Economy to Market Success
Article A perfect storm is brewing in higher education, and savvy colleges and universities are exploring non-traditional ways to cut costs, expand their market and stand out from others.

More Foundations Relying on Endowment Management Fee to Fund Operations
Article More institutionally related foundations are using a management fee on endowed funds to fund their operations, according to the results of a CASE survey on foundation funding sources and budget restructuring.

Down Economy Having Little Impact on Enrollment at Private Institutions
Article A recent survey finds that most U.S. private colleges and universities expect to maintain or slightly increase enrollment numbers this fall.

Report Says Confidence in U.S. Charitable Giving Climate Continues to Decline
Article Confidence in the U.S. fundraising climate continued to decline in the first half of 2009, according to the latest national survey of nonprofit fundraisers by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Down Economy is Prime Time for Planned Giving Strategies
Article If there has ever been a time that challenged educational fundraisers, this is it—thanks in large part to the recent volatility in the financial sector.

Doing More with Less in Downturns Not New for Community Colleges
Article A national survey of community college leaders reveals that these institutions are "again at the receiving end of the 'do more with less and do it better' mantra" as they face significantly higher enrollments and steep budget cuts as part of the economic downturn.

CASE Commissions Discuss Strategies for Weathering Economic Climate
Article Advancement professionals at institutions facing budget cuts are rising to the challenge by collaborating across the advancement disciplines, adjusting organizational structures and increasing electronic communication with constituents.

Trustees Discuss Impact of Economy on CASE, Members
Article The CASE Board of Trustees, meeting March 12 and 13 at the University of Virginia, discussed the impact of the global economic crisis on CASE and its members.

Impact of Economy on European Institutions Mixed
Article A recent survey by the European University Association reveals that the tough economy has hit some European institutions harder than others.

Fundraisers Advised to Take a Deep Breath, Make a Plan
Article Fundraisers at institutions facing tight budgets in an uncertain economy may want to consider this advice from an expert on fundraising in response to crisis: Be patient and plan.

CASE President Offers Statement on Economy, Fundraising
Article Fundraisers should redouble their efforts, reframe their conversations with donors, and recalibrate their expectations during difficult economic times.