In Australia, Celebrating a Budding Culture of Philanthropy
Article Next month, CASE ASAP and educational institutions around the world—including an Australian university—will spotlight the impact of their student advancement programs during Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day.

Finding Tomorrow’s Advancement Leaders
Article At a recent CASE conference of student alumni associations, foundations and similar organizations, a number of attendees expressed a strong interest in pursuing careers in advancement.

Everyday Ideas for Engaging Students
Article Alumni relations professionals know that engaging current students with their institution is key to future giving. A number of two-year schools—even those without a full-blown alumni relations program—are creatively using their existing resources and programs to enrich the college-going experience of their current students. Even a one-person advancement shop can learn from their experiences.

Time is Now to Teach Students How to Give
Article The national average for alumni participation has steadily declined in recent years. Young alumni are also giving to a fewer number of charities. And yet, these young alumni now make up a significant and growing share of many institutions' donor databases. This is a make-or-break moment for alumni relations professionals hoping to cultivate student philanthropy and turn these future young alumni into future donors, say faculty who are presenting at a CASE conference this spring.

Teaching Students How to Give
Article Some institutions believe their alumni will be more likely to give back if they are taught the ins and outs of philanthropy as students. A recent initiative by 14 colleges and universities may be proving them right.

Campus Traditions Can Build Alumni, Financial Support
Article From pumpkin tossing competitions to convocation ceremonies in Latin, campus traditions that create a lasting bond between students and their institutions can play a vital role in nurturing alumni support, according to University Affairs.

Institution Leaders Turn to Social Media to Build Bonds with Students
Article More university and college presidents are starting Facebook pages and Twitter accounts, creating blogs and meeting face-to-face with students to become more visible and create stronger bonds with students, reports the Globe and Mail.

Education, Family and Friends Are Priority for Canadian Students
Article A new survey finds that Canadian students are more interested in spending time with family and friends, acquiring more education and leading a healthy lifestyle than leading, innovating or starting their own businesses.