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Explore these articles, videos, and resources related to the Summit for Leaders in Advancement program.

Key Topic: Diversity and Inclusion

A wave of female presidents is turning a new chapter at America’s historically black colleges and universities. This Currents article explores how they've navigated leadership challenges.

Explore the CASE Library's sample collections for resources on engaging diverse constituencies, boosting student giving, and more.

Find ideas and inspiration for campus diversity programs in these 2019 Circle of Excellence recipients.

Explore CASE's diversity programs, including conferences, pipeline development initiatives, and networks.

In this discussion at Google, Summit keynote speaker Ijeoma Oluo discusses why it's so hard talk about race and why we must do it anyway.

Key Topic: Communicating Your Institution's Value

Being known for things is the way to build a strong reputation. And the way to be known for things is to articulate achievements that are clear and memorable. In Currents, Richard Taylor and Richard Gillingwater share how to discover and communicate what's real, rare, and relevant about your institution.

This collection from the CASE Library provides resources on communicating the value of education to society, creating better community relations, and demonstrating economic impact.

The CASE Library created this collection of sample economic and community impact reports to assist institutions that want to convey their value to the public.

Key Topic: Data-Driven Decision-Making

In this March/April 2019 Currents article, explore how to use data to set goals and make informed decisions.

In this July/August 2019 Currents piece, advancement professionals (including Summit keynote speaker Tricia Wang) share common misunderstandings in working with data and analytics

CASE's global resource for educational advancement-related metrics, benchmarking, and analytics.

Key Topic: Talent Management

In July/August 2019 Currents, professionals from advancement share how they found their way to the corner office.

To stop the turnover tide and keep your team engaged, create a career-focused culture. This July/August 2019 Currents article outlines how.

To retain talent, particularly in top advancement roles, focus on quality in the recruitment process. This 2019 Currents article outlines how.

Here's how managers—and the people who hire them—can improve. In this 2017 Currents piece, advancement leaders share their management dos and don'ts.

This CASE Library resource collection compiles information on talent management in advancement as well as best practices from the business world.

Discover programs, conferences, and resources designed to help you grow your team.

Introverts can survive and thrive in relationship-building fields like alumni relations and development. Here, in this popular Currents article, advancement pros and researchers like Summit keynote speaker Susan Cain discuss how they have embraced this personality trait and have made it work for them.

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Summit speaker Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.