The last 50 years of professional advancement have seen many technological advances, but the magic 0s and 1s that now build our social, fiscal, and industrial infrastructure hasn’t fundamentally changed the way we raise funds for our schools.

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education released findings from an annual survey measuring philanthropic impact on the higher education sector, based on data from 33 universities in Australia and New Zealand, the highest participation rate in eight years since the survey began.

Collaboration and camaraderie are even more important for remote teams. 

Taking on a leadership role can be a daunting task. The CASE Academy offers an intensive, eight-segment course for advancement professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. It balances strategic guidance and practical advice from the most seasoned and successful advancement professionals in the world.  We sat down with these faculty members about the best professional advice they’ve received and what they’re most looking forward to at the inaugural Academy.  

Leadership isn't a destination. It's a journey. 

That's a key lesson Fritz Schroeder has found to be true in his 30 years in advancement, 25 of them spent at Johns Hopkins University. 

Your team needs to have autonomy while feeling supported.

Reshape your work culture to combat anxiety in the workplace.  

Make sure to follow a rubric before, during, and after a meeting.  

Take these three steps to avoid burnout.

Advancement professionals at Delta College, Clark College, and Central Community College talk about the benefits of participating in CASE’s VSE and AEM surveys, including benchmarking against peers, maintaining an organized database, and proving your college’s success to leadership, lawmakers, and the community.