At CASE’s “The Future of Advancement” panel discussions held throughout 2024, we invited members around the globe to share ideas about the profession. We consistently heard that institutions must sharpen their focus by listening more to their communities—understanding their doubts, addressing gaps in understanding, and clearly articulating our purpose.

Founding Editor Virginia Carter Smith set the foundation for Currents—a magazine chronicling trends in advancement that helps professionals work more effectively—that stands today.

By 2007, CASE membership had grown to include advancement professionals in 54 countries—and there was growing momentum to shape programming in Asia-Pacific and beyond. In this excerpt from CASE at 50: A Narrative History of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, explore the development of CASE’s work in Asia throughout the 2000s and 2010s.

A staff member since 1987, Brett Chambers says it’s CASE volunteers who are at the core of his career passion.

Support the next generation of advancement leaders through CASE's Future Fund.

Through CASE Insights, advancement professionals have access to the latest data, standards, and research. Here’s a look at the historic milestones that led to Insights.

CASE was founded in 1974, a year full of historic events around the world.

CASE has had eight presidents in 50 years. Each has added to the organization’s legacy in a unique way.

As CASE celebrates 50 years, we present the “highlight reel” of accomplishments.

A look back at Currents magazine provides a historical record of the profession’s evolution. Our cover stories through the years show not only advancement’s growth, progress, and sophistication, but the evergreen topics that continue to define this work.