District VIII Opportunity and Inclusion Scholarship recipients at 2019 Conference

Opportunity and Inclusion

CASE District VIII is committed to growing the diversity of the advancement profession and helping member institutions strengthen their relationships with an increasingly diverse alumni and donor population. In support of this commitment, the Opportunity and Inclusion Chairs advance a cohesive and comprehensive effort centered on increasing competency, changing the culture, and building an organizational conscience to ensure that District VIII is a community where all members feel welcome and engaged—a community that reflects the richness of the discipline of advancement itself and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Contact information about CASE District VIII Opportunity and Inclusion efforts:



Jason (JT) Thomas, Co-chair

District VIII Opportunity & Inclusion

Associate Director, Talent Management

Oregon State University Foundation

Maureen Procopio, Co-chair

District VIII Opportunity & Inclusion

Senior Director, Campaign Strategy and Institutional Benchmarking

University Advancement

University of Oregon

districts@case.org

  • To encourage consistent recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of qualified professionals with diverse backgrounds at all levels of CASE and to serve as a resource to management.
  • To educate members of District VIII about how cultural competency and diversity impact the work environment.
  • To encourage recognition that the process of better understanding each other’s diversity and cultures is one of increased respect, knowledge, compassion and inclusion.
  • Ensure that the annual district conference experience reflects the diversity and richness of members of our profession and the communities they serve.
  • Welcome new professionals of diverse backgrounds to the district and the profession.
  • Serve as a conduit for volunteer professionals and students of diverse backgrounds to get involved with CASE district conferences and activities.
  • Serve as a mentor for professionals and students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Promote and serve as a resource for CASE’s O&I programming.