Monthly Membership Webinar (April 2026)-Recording

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The webinar, hosted by CASE Membership Marketing Manager Wilona Sloan and her co-host Edwina Wilde, introduced CASE—a global nonprofit supporting advancement professionals in education. They overviewed CASE’s mission to equip members with skills and resources in fundraising, marketing, alumni relations, and advancement services. Attendees were encouraged to identify their regional districts to access local events like annual conferences, important for networking and professional development.<br /><br />Key benefits of CASE membership highlighted include access to over 15,000 advancement resources, curated subject guides on topics like AI, donor stewardship, and DEIB policies, and a vast collection of sample campaigns and publications for inspiration. Members can also request personalized research assistance from CASE librarians.<br /><br />CASE offers substantial discounts on 50+ in-person conferences and webinars yearly, scholarships to offset costs, and specialized training such as the Summer Institutes for newcomers and a leaders summit. The Global Reporting Standards publication helps standardize philanthropy reporting, while Case Insights provides benchmarking data for strategic planning.<br /><br />Additional tools include an alumni advocacy hub tracking federal education policies, a recognized awards program to celebrate excellence, vibrant online communities, and numerous volunteer opportunities to advance careers and networks. The session concluded with contact info for further support and an invitation to join the engaged CASE professional community.

Keywords

CASE

advancement professionals

fundraising resources

marketing in education

alumni relations

professional development

philanthropy reporting

volunteer opportunities