Public regional universities are becoming a popular choice for college students because they are accessible both geographically and financially. They are located across all 50 states, and while we may not hear much about these institutions in the national media, they are more than meeting the mission of higher education with cutting-edge pathways for diverse student populations. Find out how four of them are doing it.

From tracking alumni engagement to presenting fundraising data to leadership, dashboards are creatively solving problems and making day-to-day work more efficient for advancement professionals. Here, five Circle of Excellence Award-winning dashboard creators provide a deep dive into the origins, execution, and successes of these projects. 

CASE members share how they create and manage their alumni podcasts, who they feature, and what they talk about.

Ball State University received three gold Circle of Excellence Awards for its annual giving day. One Ball State Day brings in $1 million dollars annually, and, perhaps even more important, fosters community, creates a culture of philanthropy, and elicits pride. Learn what goes into making “everyone’s favorite day on campus” a success.

At the University of Chicago, master data management enables a 360-degree view of constituents. Learn how this practice unlocks the potential of your organization by bringing together technology, processes, and people to ensure that data are uniform, accurate, consistent, and stewarded.

Fundraising today has become increasingly digital. In the last few years, more advancement teams have created roles devoted specifically to digital engagement. Digital gift officers (or the similarly focused donor experience officer) aim to connect with mid-level donors through email, video, social media, virtual meetings, and more. Here’s a look at what teams have learned so far about the challenges and promise of digital engagement with donors.

Here’s how four university and college communications teams balance the scientific and the personal to tell compelling stories covering climate change and environmental issues.

Three institutions, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California San Diego, and Carleton College used maps to connect with alumni, donors, and prospective students, respectively. Read on to find out how each of these projects shared what makes campus home.

CASE’s 50th anniversary is also a time to look to the future. Five advancement leaders share thoughts on the challenges ahead, along with what makes them optimistic in this roundtable discussion.

Currents asked participants at the 2024 CASE Editors Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., to share their top tips for writing headlines and the stories that make them proud.