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The CASE Academy is an online professional development program running from October 8, 2025, to April 1, 2026, accessible via https://learn.case.org/URL/Academy26. The course is designed with a structured format featuring live sessions, recorded classes, required and optional materials, and active discussion groups. Participants can engage in cohort groups that follow a specific "tuning protocol," where one member presents a work-related challenge or question, followed by a structured feedback session emphasizing clarifying questions and constructive ("warm" and "cool") feedback to support professional growth.<br /><br />Participants receive a CASE Certificate and Digital Badge upon completion, with the option to pursue Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials. The course faculty includes multiple experts who guide participants throughout the program.<br /><br />Course navigation is straightforward: after logging in with the credentials used for CASE website registration, students can access live sessions and recordings, required plenary and pre-class materials, optional resources such as training modules and articles, and the discussion group for introductions and questions. While live attendance is encouraged, recordings are available for all sessions except cohort breakouts. For those scheduled to present in the tuning protocol, live attendance is mandatory or requires coordinating a swap with cohort members.<br /><br />Support is available through a designated contact, Kristi Grim (kgrim@case.org), with additional communication facilitated through cohort leaders and peers once groups are assigned. The program emphasizes collaborative learning, reflective practice, and professional feedback to enhance participants’ skills in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors.
Keywords
CASE Academy
professional development
online course
fundraising
nonprofit sector
cohort groups
tuning protocol
CFRE credentials
live sessions
digital badge