Higher education’s top leadership role has evolved and expanded—and today’s advancement leaders are finding partners in their presidents, chancellors, vice-chancellors, and rectors. Here, five pairs of leaders share how they work together with mutual trust and shared commitment to their institutions.

Leaders of higher education institutions and independent K-12 schools have seen their fundraising responsibilities grow over time. To help members meet these challenges, the CASE Library has created this resource collection on how presidents and heads of school can develop their fundraising skills and collaborate with advancement staff. 

Following the U.S. elections in November 2024, the CASE Library has curated this selection of CASE content, news coverage, and commentary on how the incoming Trump Administration and new Congress are affecting the K-12, higher education, and nonprofit sectors.

The CASE Library has compiled this sample collection of talent management programs from CASE Circle of Excellence entries and Currents articles. The collection first lists award-winning programs and then additional programs and initiatives.

Discover the top 5 leadership perspectives discussed at this year’s CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement, and learn to apply them to become a vital partner at your school. 

The CASE Library has prepared this collection to help advancement professionals plan for and move through a transition.

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is pleased to share that it has established the CASE Advancement Inclusion Index for colleges, universities, and independent schools

Sue Cunningham brings a global perspective to everything she does, and the benefit of this lens is clear in Global Exchange, in which advancement leaders from around the world address the critical issues facing the sector. With voices from schools, colleges, universities, and foundations, Global Exchange represents a collection of today’s ‘best thinking’ in educational advancement—guided, gathered, and annotated by someone who has led advancement offices on three continents.

The CASE Library has compiled these resources to help those in leadership roles manage remote teams.

What are advancement leaders doing to build better listening practices and improve their skills? How important is active, deeply engaged listening—not just when it comes to constituents, but when it comes to the internal workings of a team, department, or division? How critical are these habits to strengthening educational institutions?