This brief summarizes data from the CASE Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey about advancement investment, specifically fundraising and advancement management functions and their combined effect on charitable giving.

Based on responses to the annual VSE survey, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) estimates that alumni contributed $12.15 billion to their alma maters in 2018. That is 26 percent of all support received in that fiscal year.

This white paper examines the structure of institutionally related foundations, their fundraising resources, staff composition and endowment performance. 

This updated white paper helps CASE members navigate the complex landscape of state charitable solicitation laws, including changes made to these laws over the past five years (through 2016).

This report highlights trends in philanthropic giving within the sector, based on analysis done on data collected from 23 institutions in Australia and 1 institution in New Zealand, provided for 2013, 2014 and 2015. 

This white paper reports on findings from the seventh survey of social media in advancement, which was conducted earlier this year by Huron and mStoner in partnership with CASE.

The CASE Fundraising in International Schools Survey provides a set of measurement standards for advancement programmes at international schools around the world.

How can the science of philanthropy inform day-to-day fundraising?

The Ross-CASE Survey of Charitable Giving to Universities collects detailed information about fundraising and donors to measure the philanthropic performance of higher education institutions.

This white paper examines the structure of institutionally related foundations, their funding sources, staff composition and breakdown by department, campaign status, and methods used to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.