CASE 50th Anniversity

Celebrating 50 Years

CASE - Celebrating 50 years

For fifty years, CASE has defined standards for the advancement profession and demonstrated the value of education, serving a global community of educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.

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Anniversaries provide a wonderful opportunity to recognize that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. As we mark our 50th anniversary, we honor those who have contributed their time, enthusiasm and wisdom to past accomplishments and celebrate the many crucial ways in which our profession, echoing our vision statement, continues to ‘advance education to transform lives and society.’

Sue Cunningham, President & CEO, Council for Advancement and Support of Education

CASE Week of Giving

Throughout 2024, CASE has celebrated its 50th anniversary with our sights on the future. Now we are proud to launch, CASE's first-ever Week of Giving! From Nov. 26-Dec. 3, we invite you—our members, volunteers, and partners—to join us and help secure the future of our profession and continue our impact in advancing education to transform lives and society.

From volunteering opportunities to making a gift to the Future Fund, there are many ways to get involved and give back to CASE. 

50 & Forward: Give to the Future Fund

The Future Fund is a visionary philanthropic fund poised to support and shape the future of the advancement profession. Donations will help expand growth in CASE's talent development programs, ensure agility to harness emerging opportunities and provide scholarships for future leaders.

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Share Your Story

Inspire others by sharing how CASE has impacted your career! Add your story and photos to the CASE Faces memory wall, and join the many incredible individuals who make up our vibrant and diverse global community.

Share your story with the CASE community

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are at the heart of everything CASE does, they drive CASE's direction, share knowledge about the profession and deliver services to their peers. CASE offers a variety of volunteering roles including speaking at conferences, judging awards, writing for Currents magazine and serving on a committee. Discover the latest opportunities and find open positions.

Find out more about volunteering

Share Your Support

Show your support for CASE with your network by using our special member recognition graphics on your social channels and don't forget to use #CASE50th

Graphics are available to download in English and Spanish.

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CASE at 50: A Narrative History

CASE at 50 offers a warmly narrated history of the Council of Advancement and Support of Education, that is sure to leave you inspired.

Author, Rob Moore details the association’s different chapters and contexts that have led to CASE's expansion, encompassing the voices of members, volunteers and staff who have played pivotal roles in this growth.

CASE at 50 is available to purchase through our online bookstore and will be available to purchase at CASE conferences throughout the year. 

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Currents

The first issue of Currents was published in September 1975 under the then editor, Virginia Carter Smith. The magazine shines a light on institutions and individuals who are pushing the field of advancement forward.

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Championing Advancement

Our 50th anniversary falls midway through our five-year strategic plan: Championing Advancement 2022-2027. Find out more about CASE's vision for the near future and beyond.

Read the strategic plan

 

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CASE History

CASE was born out of the merger of the American Alumni Council and the American College Public Relations Association in 1974, building a community of alumni relations, marketing, fundraising and communications professionals. In the years since, CASE has expanded its reach, impact and membership, continually adapting and growing to meet the needs of its members and the profession.

Discover the many decisions and developments that have contributed to our success over the years.

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