It is built and delivered with YOU in mind. (YOU being our academic colleagues.) 
Our objective is the delivery of information on programs, strategies, skills sets and best practice foundational to successful Development from the dean and academic leader’s perspective.  Our program is driven by CASE’s continuing effort to develop the most relevant content that prepares academic leaders for the changing landscape of advancement. Note that this conference is intended to be introductory in nature and is delivered in a period equivalent to two swift days. 

It’s good. Really good. 
If the sold-out attendance, evaluations, and number of repeat participants are reasonable indicators, then we are hitting the mark. We regularly refresh, tweak and update how and what we deliver as we strive to respond to the needs and advice of our participants. 

A great first step in fundraising training.
This conference is offered twice annually often with different faculty leadership. However, the core content of this conference will remain fundamentally the same each time it’s offered. Our audience will always be academic leaders looking for a comprehensive introduction to Development.  CASE’s Advanced Development for Deans and Academic Leaders conferences is offered for those who are looking for their next step and to grow within advancement.

It’s surprisingly FUN!
And that’s because it’s not simply a parade of talking heads! While you will hear from expert volunteers, the program is designed to engage learners and provide opportunity for networking, reflection, and sharing best practices.

And it’s even more fun—and effective—in PARTNERSHIP. 
Development is a team sport.  Learning how to maximize the potential this partnership offers is incredibly powerful when academic and development colleagues attend together.  We encourage you to consider this and register as a pair or team.

And it gets better! Think BIGGER!
Increasingly, teams of colleagues are attending together and using the shared experience and time to map out some big ideas and grand plans that they can take back at apply to their institution.  

Our speakers are the best in the business
Our conference is delivered by volunteers who also happen to be among the best practitioners in the industry. We strive to be as representational as possible (in type, size, location of institutions, levels of experience and success, our faculty and donors) and are always looking for new voices. So think about putting your hand up to join us and share your experience throughout the conference.