Path to the Profession
CURRENTS Article Where does a development shop find good fundraisers? How do you hold on to them? Those questions and more are answered through an exploration of the latest talent management strategies.

President's Perspective: The CASE Culture
CURRENTS Article As CASE's longest-serving president, John Lippincott has had a chance to observe what makes CASE special. In this column, he shares his observations.

Odds and Ends: Breaking Through
CURRENTS Article In this interview with Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. military's first black female combat pilot, she discusses her experience with creating a culture of teamwork and mutual respect, the challenges of keeping people who work for large organizations engaged, and how higher education can help veterans as well as be helped by their experience.

Generation Vexed
CURRENTS Article For perhaps the first time in history, three distinct generations are sitting desk-to-desk in the workplace. In this story, advancement professionals discuss the characteristics of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials and various points of conflict in the multigenerational office.

Office Space: Artists of Advancement
CURRENTS Article When personalities in the office clash, it can affect productivity. Find out how creative employees operate so you can work together to advance your institution.

Odds and Ends: Through the Ages
CURRENTS Article A short discussion of generational differences in the workplace.

Advance Work: Facebook or Bust
CURRENTS Article A survey of 18- to 24-year-olds found that lack of access to Facebook or YouTube at work would cause some to quit.

Piece of Mind
CURRENTS Article The advancement team at Rollins College in Florida learned that collaboration was key to success. They overcame cross-departmental conflict, learned to work together, and realized what each member of the team contributed.

Manager's Portfolio: The Trust Conversation
CURRENTS Article Trust contributes to more productive, happier workplaces and is created daily through an ongoing dialogue.

Manager's Portfolio: Hot-Button Issues
CURRENTS Article During a contentious election season, how can advancement managers maintain healthy relationships and encourage shared goals on campus? To avoid the potentially negative effects of political discussions in the workplace, managers and their staffs should understand the nature of colleges and universities, know their role as advancement professionals, avoid political arguments with co-workers and donors, and strive for civility. Because advancement professionals must form partnerships and foster support for department or campus goals, they must find ways to listen and understand others’ viewpoints.

Manager's Portfolio: Location, Location, Location
CURRENTS Article At many institutions, limited office and parking space forces advancement units to move outside of campus borders. Off-campus facilities offer several advantages over campus quarters, but advancement staffers must work harder to keep in touch with faculty, staff, and students when off site.

Manager's Portfolio: Managing Millennials
CURRENTS Article To motivate the student workers often called Millennials (born between 1978 and 1997), advancement managers need to understand their independent, individualistic ways. In particular, managers should consider the best ways to make assignments, give them perks, and help them understand workplace expectations.

Manager's Portfolio: Play Nice
CURRENTS Article Generational differences in the workplace create the potential for workplace conflict and confusion. Understanding the nuances of each generation's preferences can make giving and receiving feedback more pleasant and effective.