The Living Room, a student mental health initiative, was launched by The University of Western Australia in 2021.

Dordt University is proud of its 18.89% alumni giving rate for the 2022 to 2023 fiscal year.

When Oakton Community College’s board of trustees voted to remove the word “community” from its name, the Illinois institution’s marketing and advancement teams embarked on a brand relaunch. This case study highlights the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned—particularly relevant today as many community colleges consider name changes, mergers, and institutional identity shifts.

Public regional universities are becoming a popular choice for college students because they are accessible both geographically and financially. They are located across all 50 states, and while we may not hear much about these institutions in the national media, they are more than meeting the mission of higher education with cutting-edge pathways for diverse student populations. Find out how four of them are doing it.

Donors and fundraisers have unique perspectives. Through carefully cultivated relationships, they come together with a shared vision. Here, a seasoned advancement professional and a long-time philanthropist share their perspectives on what makes for a fruitful relationship. 

Being extremely optimistic can lead to overlooking problems. Here are four common positive expressions and recommendations on how to rephrase them to better support colleagues and solve issues. 

Today CASE announced the 2024 Circle of Excellence Award winners. The premier accolades for educational advancement, the COE Awards recognize colleges, universities, and schools whose talented staff advanced their institutions with ingenuity and resourcefulness.  

In 2024, teams from 600 institutions in 28 countries entered the awards, submitting 4,223 entries. The 95 award categories span all advancement disciplines, including magazines and publications, fundraising campaigns, alumni initiatives, special events, marketing, leadership, video, and more.  

Meg Natter, CASE’s Director of Community Colleges and Foundations, has spent her first year on a “listening tour” with community college members. Here, she sums up their concerns with the solutions to match.

Whether you’re speaking to a dozen colleagues in a meeting or hundreds at a conference, follow these pointers to give a great presentation.

Need help staying focused in meetings? Try these tips to stay alert and engaged.