The CASE Library has developed a resource collection on advancement in independent schools. The collection offers information on general trends, advancement, alumni and parent engagement, communications and marketing, and fundraising. This collection also includes a guide to all the CASE Library's sample collections that feature sections for independent schools samples. We encourage you to visit the Schools hub for additional resources and news from CASE.

The CASE Library has compiled this sample collection of prospect management policies and procedures. Prospect management policies outline procedures on prospect assignments and the movement of prospects through the stages of the development cycle.

The sample collection includes brochures, case statements, newsletters, links to planned giving websites and a small selection of planned giving initiatives that have won CASE Circle of Excellence Awards.

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.

Scholars of philanthropy predict that in the coming decades, trillions of dollars of wealth will pass from older to younger generations. Although projections vary, a significant portion of this Great Wealth Transfer is expected to go to nonprofit organizations. This resource collection shares articles and reports on wealth transfer estimates and advice for fundraisers.

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. 

This collection aims to introduce the various types of planned gifts and offer resources on trends, best practices, policies and procedures. In addition to articles, white papers and research, we've listed books that provide a broader overview of planned giving programs.

The CASE Library has created this collection to provide resources about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect on May 25, 2018. Included are examples of GDPR initiatives and policies at educational institutions.

The CASE Library has developed a resource collection on prospect identification and qualification. The collection offers a selection of books, book chapters, articles, and other resources on prospect identification and research, and prospect qualification. This includes introductory information on wealth screening and privacy issues.