The Library compiled this collection to assist members who are planning a campaign. It represents a variety of campaign types and goals from higher education institutions and independent schools, including several that won CASE Circle of Excellence Awards.

The CASE Library maintains this collection of alumni volunteer samples for all members. Samples are arranged alphabetically by institution name.

This list summarizes unusual gifts to colleges, universities and independent schools. Most gifts were accepted by the recipient institution, though a few were declined. Information was compiled from press releases, articles, websites and databases. Full citations for sources can be found in the bibliography.

The CASE Library has developed this resource collection on year end fundraising to assist members with campaign planning, writing appeals, and end of year stewardship.

The Library maintains this collection of board materials including bylaws, board roles and responsibilities, committee structures and responsibilities, nomination and orientation material, and assorted other documents. The pages linked below are arranged by document type, then alphabetically by institution.

The CASE Library maintains this sample collection of giving reports, donor honor rolls and campaign reports.  It includes CASE Circle of Excellence Award winners and examples available on institution websites.

Being a good communicator is a key attribute for success in any field, at any stage of your career. You can improve your communication skills, and that will help you reap professional rewards.  

By any account, we are living in challenging times. These challenges---from economic uncertainty to social unrest to global warming—are causing a worldwide increase in anxiety.

The three CASE Commissions—Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, and Philanthropy—met in October 2022, in Washington, D.C., for their biannual meeting. In these sessions, our volunteer commissioners unpacked trends, key issues, and big ideas in advancement. Here’s what they discussed.

Although a majority of employees (59%) say they are being micromanaged, not many micromanagers admit to or know that they engage in this behavior.