Leading in advancement takes strategic thinking, integrity, and cultural awareness—all skills highlighted in the CASE Academy, CASE’s six-month leadership development program. 

The second cohort of this training for rising stars in advancement launches Oct. 6, 2021. Spearheaded by chair Liesl Elder, chief development officer at the University of Oxford, CASE Academy gives participants an opportunity to explore the essential skills for advancement professionals outlined in the CASE Competency Model.

For last year’s inaugural CASE Academy cohort, which kicked off in November 2020, 58 participants gathered online each month in eight faculty-led cohorts for presentations, activities, and discussions. During each monthly plenary, London-based artist and “live scribe” Jessica Edwards captured key ideas in illustrated notes. In the January 2021 session, faculty member Karen Osborne of The Osborne Group led a conversation on strategic thinking.  

Live scribe Jessica Edwards captured key ideas from the January 2021 CASE Academy session on strategic thinking.

Credit: Jessica Edwards

For the May 2021 session, faculty member Paul Rucker, vice president for alumni and stakeholder engagement at the University of Washington, led a discussion on integrity and professionalism.

Integrity and professionalism were the key topics of the May 2021 CASE Academy session, led by Paul Rucker.

Credit: Jessica Edwards