The educational institutions on this list have received a gift or pledge valued at $101 million U.S. dollars (unless otherwise indicated) or more. The list is organized in order from largest to smallest gift. Information was compiled from press releases, articles, websites and databases. Full citations for sources can be found in the bibliography.
 

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. 

The CASE Library has compiled this sample collection of prospect management policies and procedures. Prospect management policies outline procedures on prospect assignments and the movement of prospects through the stages of the development cycle.

Tracy M. Sweet, Chief Communications Officer, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, U.S., talks shop about her school’s approach for when and how it responds to world events.

Whether it be a crisis on campus or a volatile world event, communication officers are under pressure to respond. The stakes of these statements have never been higher. Hear from seasoned education communicators on best practices and strategies, and the need to take a deep breath and fully assess the situation at hand.

Emporia State University used tasting boxes containing local delicacies to bring a shared experience to a virtual trustee meeting in 2020.

The CASE Library has developed this resource collection on fundraising during a crisis or time of major change. It compiles resources on fundraising during the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic as well as fundraising following economic recessions, disasters, institutional scandals, and other major events. It includes articles and books on how institutions can respond to crises and how they can become more resilient for the future.

This collection aims to introduce the various types of planned gifts and offer resources on trends, best practices, policies and procedures. In addition to articles, white papers and research, we've listed books that provide a broader overview of planned giving programs.

Major gift officers in university advancement voluntarily leave their positions for similar roles at other institutions at an alarmingly high rate—once every 18 months, on average. But workplace compassion can help retain fundraisers, according to research. Here’s how advancement leaders can create positive change to increase team members’ satisfaction and retain talented gift officers. 

The seeds of alumni support are sown even prior to enrolling in college.  Formative pre-college experiences play an important role in shaping pro-social habits, mindsets, and dispositions that predict later-life support for one’s alma mater.