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This document presents an overview of CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education), a global non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing education to transform lives and society. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Washington, DC, CASE serves more than 100,000 advancement professionals from 3,000 member institutions across 82 countries, including colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and nonprofits. <br /><br />CASE supports professionals working in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and advancement services by offering numerous benefits and resources. Key offerings include the CASE Online Library with a vast collection of reports, templates, and tools; the Alumni for Higher Ed Hub, a strategic platform to engage alumni; and multiple educational opportunities such as live and on-demand webinars, conferences, courses, and micro-courses, many of which offer members significant discounts.<br /><br />The organization fosters professional growth through volunteer opportunities, leadership roles, speaking engagements, and involvement in awards judging and conference planning. CASE recognizes outstanding institutional achievements via its Circle of Excellence Awards and individual contributions through leadership and service awards. The Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship Program supports members by covering conference registration fees.<br /><br />CASE also sets professional standards through its Global Reporting Standards for educational philanthropy, helping institutions with transparent and effective fundraising practices. Through CASE Insights, members gain access to data benchmarking, surveys, and research to inform advancement strategies.<br /><br />Communication and community building are emphasized through CASE Communities, exclusive member platforms for sharing expertise and networking across various advancement disciplines.<br /><br />The association is led by President and CEO Sue Cunningham and governed by a 23-member Board of Trustees. It operates through regional districts and councils that facilitate member engagement worldwide.<br /><br />Overall, CASE provides comprehensive support, education, networking, and recognition aimed at equipping advancement professionals to effectively promote the success of educational institutions globally.

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CASE

Council for Advancement and Support of Education

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non-profit association

alumni relations

professional development

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global reporting standards

networking in education

educational philanthropy