The CASE Library has created this sample collection to support small advancement teams. Learn how educational institutions are raising money and engaging constituents in spite of limited staff, resources, and/or time. These samples are drawn from the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards Program's "On A Shoestring" and "categories. 

The CASE Library maintains this collection of online samples for all CASE members. We have highlighted successful day of giving campaigns, including past Circle of Excellence Award winners and entries.

In U.S. News and World Report, Cara Giacomini shares key alumni engagement trends and how community drives alumni to give.

Cryptocurrency giving is a growing area of philanthropy, and many educational institutions are wondering how or whether to accept these gifts. The CASE Library has created this collection to share resources on cryptocurrency donation trends and gift acceptance practices.

Across Circle of Excellence Awards categories, women-focused themes emerged. Here are five winning entries that highlight, uplift, and celebrate women through compelling storytelling.

Following the pandemic, in-person events returned to campuses in 2022 with renewed spirit, innovation, bold plans, and a greater emphasis on return on investment.

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.

Annual giving days are a top tool for independent schools seeking to hit fundraising goals. But for many schools, planning and executing successful giving days is no easy feat.
 

The CASE Library has prepared this collection to help advancement professionals plan for and move through a transition.

Food and beverage often take center stage at events that bring education communities together. Advancement professionals are creatively planning wine tastings, ice cream socials, tailgate parties, cooking classes, and food security volunteer opportunities that whet the appetites of the constituents they serve.