The CASE Library has compiled this sample collection of successful fundraising publications and initiatives.

This collection includes examples of succession planning guides, toolkits and other materials to help plan and prepare for employee transitions.

In North America, the beginning of the fall semester has been rife with controversy, COVID-19 outbreaks, and an increased focus on health and safety. How are advancement professionals adapting to the situation, what about their job duties has changed, and how are they balancing the short-term needs of constituents with the long-range goals of their institutions?

The Advancement Resource Catalog is the Library's database of 15,000+ item records (including articles, books, and white papers) available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Even before COVID-19, community colleges had ventured into the virtual arena of esports. In his new bimonthly column, Marc Westenburg, director of CASE’s Center for Community College Advancement, discusses the untapped potential of this rising phenomenon.

For members seeking information on a variety of advancement topics, the CASE Library’s Advancement Resource Catalog provides a central stop for resources on topics including campaign planning, engaging non-traditional alumni, and the latest research in the world of advancement.

High turnover? You may be moving too hastily through the hiring process. Here's the case for hiring slow, especially at the vice president level. An advancement VP's departure offers a chance to completely rethink the position's focus and qualifications. The institution should consider where it wants to be in three to five years—and what skill set the VP must have to accomplish the goals needed to get there. Taking the time to find the right person for the organization will fuel the process of building a diverse workforce and foster consistency in staff supporting the new hire.

But as I delved into how those trends had influenced the college, I realized I had bitten off more than I could chew.

The CASE Library has developed this collection for members who are interested in planning for employment transitions, including resources on succession planning and knowledge retention. 

This resource collection from the CASE Library compiles information on talent management in advancement as well as best practices from the business world. Topics include diversity, recruitment, hiring, staff development, training, turnover, and retention.