March 2012
Volume 10 Issue 3
Research and News of Note
The average return on an institution’s investment of $1 in fundraising is $5.99, according to the recently released results of the CASE Advancement Investment Metrics Study, or AIMS. The median return among 120 participating institutions in the United States is $4.86, although individual results ranged widely from $1.03 to $31.39.
College and university alumni believe email is the most effective way for their alma maters to communicate with them, according to the results of a survey exploring donor motivation as well as the communications and philanthropic preferences of graduates.
Although students attending university in England will face higher tuition fees in September, most say an institution’s reputation and available courses are more important than fees when it comes to selecting an institution. That’s according to a recent study on the impact of higher tuition fees on 2012 university applicants.
"Chinese American donors are 'nontraditional.'" "Chinese American giving is 'small, private and personal.'" These are two of the myths explored and debunked in a new CASE white paper on giving by Chinese Americans.
A recent study reports that more U.S. students are attending multiple institutions, with some transferring as many as three times, before earning a postsecondary degree.
Campus administrators and others charged with making sure their institutions comply with U.S. federal laws and regulations now have access to an online resource that aggregates compliance news and resources from 20 higher education associations.
HM Revenue & Customs has updated its recently revised gift aid guidelines following numerous queries for further information about the changes.
Career advancement and job transitions can benefit both the organization and the newly promoted, but there are usually a few hiccups as well. When advancement officers move ahead in their careers, learning to leave behind the responsibilities of a previous role and take on the duties of the new job can be a challenge.
Inside CASE
Beginning March 22, CASE members will be able to purchase one-day or recurring access to the 2012 CASE Compensation Database, which contains results from the latest CASE North America compensation survey that closed earlier this year. The two database products will be available for purchase via the CASE Store.
A former nuclear engineer who empowers those who are “no good at math” to be good at math. A witness to the Chilean military coup who shifts time and space. A psychologist who gives lessons on teaching to a YouTube audience. These are some of the stories of the 2011 U.S. Professors of the Year national award winners. Help your professors tell their stories by nominating them for a 2012 award.
CASE Europe is jointly hosting a conference with the Higher Education Funding Council for England on 12 June in London that will feature research findings from the Distinct project. The initiative shares insight and best practices on developing a compelling institutional identity.
Now more than ever, institutions need thoughtful and strategic capital campaigns to advance their missions and grow their enterprises, say faculty for an upcoming CASE conference who will discuss the benefits and core elements of successful campaigns.
Do you know a student fundraiser or a graduate volunteer within your development team who is interested in fundraising, campaigning or events management?
There is still time to join more than 140 public college and university foundation leaders April 18-20 in Chicago at the 20th annual CASE Conference for Institutionally Related Foundations.
CASE keeps members informed about their colleagues' advancement—whether moving to a new institution around the corner or across continents.
U.S. Federal Relations News
In a March 12 letter, CASE and 23 other organizations asked President Barack Obama to reconsider the proposed 28 percent cap on the charitable deduction included in his FY13 budget plan. The coalition also expressed support for the president’s decision to preserve the charitable deduction in his “Buffet Rule” proposal.
CASE District News
District V
Submit your District V and VI conference ideas and register for the CASE Indiana spring conference.
Send conference ideas by April 2 for the 2012 "Better Together" conference for CASE V and VI, which is being held Dec. 9-11, 2012. Submit your ideas now.
Academic customer service is just one of the topics at the CASE Indiana spring conference, which takes place Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Ivy Tech Campus in downtown Indianapolis. See more and register on the CASE Indiana website.
Comments and Questions
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