This session will explore some of the primary forces dominating the philanthropic marketplace today and will delve into actual community college data to understand underlying challenges for your institutions.  We will also look at new VSE survey questions that will launch for community colleges next year and will include strategic guidance from CASE’s most recent research on pipeline development, alumni engagement, giving days, and artificial intelligence.  Participants will be encouraged to discuss their current priorities, most pressing challenges, and recent successes as we work towards crafting specific community college advancement strategies that will resonate with your alumni, communities, and other constituents today.

Ever feel like you are wearing so many hats that it is difficult to identify what is most important right now? Feel like you and your team could achieve even greater impact? Want to take an hour and invest in your leadership? This session will dive into topics that help you strengthen the components of effective organizational leadership like strategic planning, organizational and individual performance goals, team rhythms and culture, and effective coaching conversations. You will also identify the keys to unlocking 5 habits that will help you sustain personal excellence. NOTICE: this is not a passive session! Come ready to reflect, plan next steps, craft your W.I.N. strategy, and discover new leadership capacity within yourself. REQUIREMENT: come prepared to share one challenge/opportunity you are facing about which you would like your CASE peers to provide some collective wisdom during our “Wisdom Circle” activity that will close out this session.

Back by popular demand, the CASE 2018 survey of top fundraising community colleges returns with fresh insights for 2025. This year we’re featuring a diverse mix of institutions—from small rural campuses to large urban systems—all with demonstrated fundraising success. Instead of focusing solely on top earners, we’ve included community colleges of various sizes and team structures from across the U.S. to share practical, relatable strategies. You’ll learn how these teams are advancing major and planned giving, executing effective annual campaigns, and enhancing donor engagement, stewardship, and management. In addition to these core areas, discover approaches to deepen partnerships with foundation boards, donors, and community and corporate stakeholders. As the final session of the conference, this presentation offers an energizing conclusion to your time in NOLA—providing fresh ideas and strategies to take back to your campus. Be sure not to miss it!