Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Are you ready to take the next big step in your leadership journey?

Registration is now open for CASE Academy! Come join the upcoming cohort and be part of this seven-month immersive program for advancement professionals who are ready to lead with purpose, confidence, and impact. Whether you're preparing for a senior role or simply want to sharpen your leadership capabilities, CASE Academy offers a unique and transformative experience. Space is limited so register today and invest in your growth as a leader in .

Apply for a scholarship by Sept. 4! The CASE Academy Scholarship awards 50% off the early-bird registration fee. Also, register by Sept. 4 and save with early-bird pricing. https://bit.ly/45JoULq

The first CASE Summer Institutes was in 1975 and has remained a staple in training to this day. Pictured here is a to one of our Summer Institutes from the 80's. Come see why the tradition has continued to draw in early-career professionals, mid-career transitioners, and those new to the sector. Join us at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Aug. 10-13 for a unique and intensive learning experience that will provide you with the foundation you need to further your career and impact your institution. Early-bird registration ends June 26. Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q04lDjcN0

Have expertise on strategies for fundraising, alumni relations, marketing and communications, leadership and management, advancement services, or more to share? Be a speaker at the CASE Conference for Community College Advancement on Oct. 7-9 in Palm Springs, CA! If you have a program idea or best practice to share, submit a session proposal for consideration by June 8. https://bit.ly/3RLE27o

The latest issue of is now online! In our cover story, read about the bold 40-million-dollar challenge Augustana College - Illinois added to the Augustana Possible initiative, a promise to meet full financial need for high-achieving students. With this challenge, the institution aimed to inspire donors to create endowed scholarships, powered by a dollar-for-dollar match from alumnus Murry Ge**er. While ambitious, the challenge taught Augustana College several valuable lessons about what motivates donor support. https://bit.ly/4tYG4zo

Search jobs from an extensive listing of educational advancement opportunities from around the world with CASE Career Central! You can keep your information private and use it for applying for jobs, or make yourself searchable, so employers looking to hire can find you. Plus subscribe for job flash emails and get the top jobs from CASE Career Central sent right to your inbox!

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If your institution has completed a comprehensive campaign in the last five years, you’re invited to participate in the CASE Insights on Campaigns in partnership with Marts&Lundy survey! Participants will gain access to reliable data to benchmark outcomes and inform future campaign planning.

This global survey explores:
- Monetary goals and largest gifts.
- Staffing and expenditures related to campaigns.
- Non-monetary goals that inspire broader constituencies.

This is not an annual survey—you submit a dataset once, and only again when your next campaign concludes. Data collection closes April 30, so join the survey now!

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With a data-first approach, the Cate School, a coeducational boarding school in Southern California, revamped its homepage and targeted areas of its website to make them easier to navigate while showcasing its unique experiences to prospective students and families. Following the launch of the new homepage, early results have already proven that the shift is working. Read about the lessons learned through this process and what advice the Cate School gave for others looking to do the same in the latest .

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Build confidence in your fundraising role with the CASE Introduction to Development for Academic Leaders—designed specifically for deans, chancellors, presidents, provosts, and other academic leaders new to development. This hybrid course is a great first step to learning more about your role in fundraising in concise, self-paced lessons paired with a live, virtual workshop.

Register for access to a live online Making the Ask Workshop on April 17 and three on‑demand sessions:
- Introduction: Advancement disciplines, ethical guidelines, and essential resources.
- Academic Leaders and the Development Office: Collaboration between academic leaders and the development office.
- The Role of the Academic Leader: The pivotal role of academic leaders in fundraising.

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Strengthen your confidence, sharpen your strategy, and elevate your fundraising effectiveness with Fundraising for Heads of School!

Join us for a one-stop advancement training course that will allow you to make a seamless transition from senior leadership to chief executive. Get equipped with a thorough knowledge of fundraising best practices, key metrics to know and understand, and the intricacies of various types of fundraising and campaigns.

Register now for access to a live online Making the Ask Workshop on April 17 and seven on‑demand sessions—giving new and aspiring heads of school the knowledge and skills needed to excel.

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