Monthly Membership Webinar (August 2026)-Presentation

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The webinar introduces CASE (the Council for Advancement and Support of Education), a global nonprofit membership association dedicated to advancing education and supporting advancement professionals. CASE, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Washington, DC, also operates offices in London, Mexico City, and Singapore, with U.S./Canada regional districts that provide local input and hold annual meetings.<br /><br />CASE serves more than 2,800 member institutions in 82 countries and supports over 80,000 professionals working in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and advancement services across higher education, K-12 independent schools, nonprofits, and school systems.<br /><br />A major focus of the webinar is helping members make the most of their membership. CASE offers extensive resources aligned to common goals such as learning new skills, onboarding staff, campaign planning, donor cultivation, and alumni engagement. Key tools include the CASE Library, Subject Guides, Sample Collections, the Advancement Resource Catalog, and personalized “Ask the Library” support.<br /><br />CASE also provides professional development opportunities through conferences, webinars, on-demand courses, and scholarships. Members receive discounts on events and access to many free webinars. Additional member benefits include Currents magazine, Global Reporting Standards, and CASE Insights, which provides benchmarking data, research, and reports to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.<br /><br />The webinar highlights other CASE offerings such as alumni advocacy resources, federal policy tracking, awards programs recognizing excellence, online communities for networking and discussion, and volunteer opportunities for career growth and service. Overall, the presentation emphasizes CASE as a hub for education, resources, research, networking, and professional advancement.

Keywords

CASE

Council for Advancement and Support of Education

membership association

professional development

alumni relations

advancement professionals

educational resources

benchmarking data

networking communities

higher education