In the Spotlight

Mind the Gap

Be the first to hear results of a new national survey of community college presidents and their chief development officers about their respective attitudes and expectations surrounding fundraising. CASE President John Lippincott will present findings and lead a discussion about the "Mind the Gap" survey.

Benchmarking Alumni Programs

Few topics are hotter in community college advancement these days than alumni relations. CASE will present findings from a new national benchmarking survey of community college alumni programs, covering topics including budget, staffing, boards, dues, alumni giving, communications and engagement.

Keynote Speaker: Dan Pallotta

As the inventor of the multi-day AIDSRides and Breast Cancer 3-Days, Dan Pallotta changed the way that civic engagement is marketed. The author of "Uncharitable:Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up for Itself & Really Change the World

After his book Uncharitable came out, everyone asked Dan Pallotta, "What can we do about this?" His brand-new presentation, "Charity Case," based on his September 2012 book of the same name, is his reply to that question.

CEO Series

"Institutional advancement" and "fundraising" aren't new terms to community college CEOs, but they have taken on an almost urgent importance as schools seek new revenue sources, new markets and new audiences. The Conference for Community College Advancement will include a special series designed expressly for campus CEOs, providing current benchmarking information to inform their decision-making, and guidance from other CEOs who have created successful advancement operations.

Not Your Average Breakfast

"Tech Talk: Chew on This" will provide an informal opportunity to learn tips and tricks about various social media platforms, from Twitter to Facebook, and Instagram to LinkedIn.