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.

Landing in a Tough Spot: Navigating the challenges of gifts of land

"Without a doubt, [the best part of my day is] knowing that I am making an impact on the lives of students and patients."

"I realized that what I was doing for a living was more than a job, it was my career," says Campero, assistant vice chancellor of advancement operations at UC Irvine.

I believe in the power of one-on-one visits and strong cultivation to build relationships with new audiences.

The art of academic development is very much like taking an extended trip.

When scrolling through Instagram, alumni might expect to see typical images on their alma mater's feed: scenic vistas of the quad, graduation caps, lattes from the campus coffee shop.

The lessons we learn when we make our worst mistakes.

When Chris Pipkins walks the exhibitor space at advancement conferences, he sees a wide array of products, many offered by new and unfamiliar companies. As the associate vice president for advancement information services at James Madison University in Virginia, Pipkins says he fields more calls and emails from potential vendors than he once did.

As the creator of DonorRelationsGuru.com, an online resource for stewardship and other development professionals, I'm regularly asked for advice on donor relations challenges. Among the most common: "My supervisor says Non-profit X is doing (insert horrible practice here) and that we should do it, too."