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. 

Combining data and storytelling in meaningful ways can be a challenge in advancement. Let the following key concepts of data-driven storytelling be your guide—and see how other teams have applied them to reach their donors, alumni, and other key stakeholders.  

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.

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.

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

Amid shifts like the growing importance of authentic donor connection and the race for artificial

intelligence, fundraisers are gearing up to adjust their strategies to reach goals.

As we move further into 2024, the landscape of donor engagement continues to evolve.

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.

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.

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 spurred renewed discussions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace and academia. This resource collection from the CASE Library introduces the basics of AI, takes a look at some of the latest trends and ethical questions, and provides information on how AI is being leveraged by educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.