
CASE Conference for Community College Advancement 2026
Learning Objectives
- Discuss best practices and examine new trends in community college fundraising, alumni relations, and advancement-focused marketing and communications.
- Analyze trends in fundraising and alumni relations data to inform future planning.
- Examine current and projected federal legislative and regulatory developments and their impact on educational fundraising.
- Strategize how community college advancement can better integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into existing and future operations, initiatives, and practices.
- Network and collaborate with industry peers to celebrate successes and share solutions to common challenges.
- Explore a variety of topics, from practical how-to sessions to big-picture strategic discussions – all designed specifically for community college professionals.
Who should attend?
- Fundraising professionals
- Alumni relations staff
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Foundation executives and board members
- College presidents, chancellors, and CEOs
Previous Attendee Testimonials
"Do whatever it takes to attend this annual conference - you, your team, your college and your community will benefit for your investment of time and money to attend this conference! I built several new CASE Lifelines (colleagues ) that I can call this year when I need a thought-partner. I walked away with a page of great ideas and strategies that will support our work with our board, donors, college leadership, students and alumni. Left inspired!"
"This conference gave me a new outlook on my work. As a newer database administrator, I didn't see myself as a fundraiser and was struggling to see how my work impacted the entire foundation. After attending sessions about almost every part of the fundraising process, I have a much better understanding of the role I play and how to make everyone in my foundation successful."
"The Annual CASE Conference for Community Colleges has been the most instrumental professional development I have received as an advancement professional. I would not be where I am today without my involvement in CASE."