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.

The CASE Library maintains this collection of organizational charts for all members. Many charts were generously shared by members in a spirit of peer-to-peer exchange. Others were found on institution websites.

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

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

Logic alone rarely persuades people to act. An audience—whether it’s a committee, donors, colleagues, or leaders—has to trust you. The essential ingredients of this are craft, caring, and cause. Together, these three elements enhance people’s trust in your problem-solving skills, their belief in whether you have their best interest at heart, and—most important—whether they think you live up to their shared values.

What is race equity as it applies to education institutions? How are advancement teams approaching this work, which experts say involves a wholesale transformation of organizational cultures? How are institutions and individuals moving forward in the name of equity? 

The president of Augsburg University speaks about his institution’s long-running commitment to inclusion and equity, how the past year has brought more urgency, and the crucial role of advancement.

The CASE Library has developed this resource collection to support members with small advancement teams. Learn how educational institutions are raising money and engaging constituents in spite of limited staff and resources.