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Diversity

Successful advancement offices employ individuals who can tap the resources of diverse alumni, who expect approaches and programming to mirror their cultures, values and experiences. 

CASE is committed to growing the diversity of the advancement profession and helping colleges, universities and independent schools strengthen relationships with an increasingly diverse alumni population.

CASE has adopted the following diversity mission statement:

We aspire to help institutions connect with their diverse constituencies and create pathways for current and future employees of diverse backgrounds.

At CASE, we define diversity as being inclusive of people of different ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and ability levels. 

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Programs and Initiatives

Pipeline Development

CASE North America Fundraising Residency Program
CASE’s North America Fundraising Residency Program is an unparalleled, career-launching opportunity for high-quality graduates and postgrads seeking fundraising positions within higher education.

CASE Advancement Internship Program
The CASE Advancement Internship program seeks to increase and diversify the number of professionals in educational advancement.

CASE Affiliated Student Advancement Program
CASE ASAP comprises student alumni associations, student foundations and similar organizations at more than 300 CASE member institutions.

Conference for Student Advancement
Networking. Careers. Best Practices. Advancement.

Engagement Opportunities

Multicultural Advancement Professionals (MAP)

A premier resource for the enhancement and heightened-awareness of issues related to multicultural populations in educational advancement.

Opportunity and Inclusion

CASE's eight district Opportunity & Inclusion chairs play a vital role in supporting CASE's ongoing efforts in the area of diversity.

Diversity and Inclusion Community

Ask advice, share documents and network with peers in the Diversity and Inclusion CASE Community.

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Resources

See winners of the Circle of Excellence Diversity Awards

Read the latest articles from the Diversity Newsletter: Diversity and Inclusion Updates

CASE is providing diversity trainings to help:

  • Understand the business case for diversity
  • Create an awareness of cultural sensitivity with interacting with diverse constituencies
  • Management tools for affinity groups and diverse alumni associations
  • Better understand diverse alumni and student expectations
  • Identify diversity starting points

Benefits of a CASE on Campus Workshop

  • Tailored session to your advancement program
  • Train internal and external staff
  • Training conveniently delivered to your campus
  • Training completed by the recipient of the prestigious CASE Crystal Apple for Excellence in Teaching Award
  • Avoid costly conference travel expenses
  • Staff spend less time away from the office

To schedule your diversity staff training or learn more, contact Anita Walton, senior director of diversity and talent management, at awalton@case.org or 202-478-5651. 

Following is a testimonial for CASE staff Diversity training:

CASE was very helpful in working with our development staff (at Penn State) to think differently about how to approach our diverse alumni body in unique and sensitive ways. Their work with us was eye-opening, thought provoking, and made a real difference. 

Shaun Keister—Vice Chancellor, UC Davis (former Assistant Vice President, Development Penn State)

Peter A. Hayashida, Myra Garcia and James H. Moore Jr., three leading advancement practitioners, talk about the importance of diversity and how leaders in the profession can support it.