The executive director of Equity in the Center talks about how equity is "trendy" and why institutions don’t approach this work like any other initiatives.

In too many organizations, advancement is lagging on diversity, equity, and inclusion when it should be leading—and leading proactively. To build inclusive cultures and achieve real success in DEI objectives, advancement teams have to move from awareness to assessment to understanding. It's action with accountability. In this book excerpt, Angelique Grant and Ronald J. Schiller share key steps for leaders to do that.

Unapologetic About Philanthropy 

With more and more universities embarking on record-breaking fundraising campaigns, grappling with stagnant enrollment, and defending their place amid seismic societal shifts, employees with institutional knowledge and deep-rooted relationships with faculty and staff are essential to communicating the values of an institution and connecting the public with stories that embody those values.
 

The CASE Europe Graduate Trainee Scheme, a yearlong program that immerses recent graduates in the fundamentals of fundraising, is now celebrating its 10th anniversary and has launched the advancement careers of nearly 100 young adults, who work primarily with host universities in the United Kingdom during their traineeships.

Q: How do you decide what data to dig into for your illustrations? What intrigues you?

When I say advancement, I am speaking in the broadest sense about all of the disciplines that strive to advance higher education to transform lives and society.

What does it mean to have a research mind? Or to approach things with a research mindset?

CASE President and CEO Sue Cunningham explains CASE's new volunteer leadership structure, our biggest transition in our 44-year history.

There's magic in gathering institutional and volunteer leaders for a deliberate, focused, and productive discussion about the current situation and future direction of the institution. Here's a how-to guide for convening an effective board retreat.