SERIES: Sample Collections
The CASE Library assembles a wide assortment of sample collections. All members can access these collections by logging in. We welcome all contributions.
These documents are generously contributed by advancement professionals around the world in the spirit of peer-to-peer exchange. Others are publicly available on institutional websites.
New Collections:
Alumni Awards
The CASE Library maintains this collection of online alumni award program samples for all CASE members. Material from the CASE Circle of Excellence awards program is included as available.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Surveys
The CASE Library maintains this sample collection of diversity, equity, and inclusion surveys, alternately referred to as "campus climate" surveys, and survey reports. These surveys focus on how race and ethnicity shape the experiences of campus community members.
Renaming Policies & Procedures
The CASE Library provides this sample collection of renaming policies.
Small Teams
The CASE Library developed this collection to support members with small advancement teams. See examples of how educational institutions are raising money and engaging constituents in spite of limited staff and resources.
Advancement Services
Advancement services programs at educational institutions address the operational aspects of advancement such as computer systems, gift regulations and compliance, maintaining policies and procedures and reporting and data integrity.
Alumni Relations
Alumni relations programs at educational institutions build and strengthen relations with students, former students, faculty, friends and others.
Communications & Marketing
Communications and marketing programs at educational institutions engage constituents in two-way conversation and promote the institution using a variety of strategies and tools.
Fundraising
Fundraising programs at educational institutions secure private support in the form of annual gifts, major gifts, planned gifts and corporate and foundation gifts, often through strategically developed fundraising campaigns.
Organization & Management
Organization and management at educational institutions requires resources that cover issues faced by advancement professionals and institutional leaders, such as working with boards, leadership transitions, strategic planning, and talent management.
Special Events
Special events can include annual events, one-time events, or events planned specifically for a certain audience. With proper research, planning, communications and implementation, they can be some of the most effective components of a comprehensive institutional advancement plan.