Currents Magazine
Currents, an award-winning magazine for CASE members, explores contemporary issues, trends, and best practices in advancement. The magazine takes an interdisciplinary approach to educational advancement, featuring articles on topics such as effective gift fundraising, the importance of storytelling, building connections with alumni of international schools, marketing to digitally savvy students, and the necessity of creating a productive workplace culture.
Currents shines a light on institutions and individuals who are doing exceptional work and pushing the field of advancement forward.
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Latest Content
Reputation as a Compass
“Reputation can be viewed as a compass to help university leaders navigate the waters of university governance,” writes Santiago Fernández-Gubieda in A Memorable Experience: A Strategic Approach to University Reputation, published by CASE. Here, he shares insights from his research into how leaders view the importance of governance decisions when it comes to cultivating reputation.
Current Issue
April - May 2026
DIGITAL-ONLY ISSUE—Giving through, not just to: transforming philanthropic messaging. Plus the latest in naming rights, how investing in students today sets the foundation for alumni engagement, rewiring giving through high-impact funds, and more.
Past Issues
May - June 2019
Special Events Issue: From family picnics to campaign galas to regional alumni happy hours, special events can touch every corner of advancement. Let this special events-focused issue of Currents be your guide to planning and pulling off great events.
March - April 2019
Changing herstory: Female presidents are writing new chapters at historically black institutions. Plus, the key to making data-driven decisions and expert tips to avert legal issues.