How An Accidental Advancement Career Led to a Global Network of Colleagues

Jim Moore’s career in advancement had an accidental start: he thought it would be a means into another profession as an athletics administrator. Instead, he became “intoxicated by the work and by educational advancement,” a field that makes such a difference for our institutions, students, donors and communities. In this conversation, Sue Cunningham and Jim discuss his pathway to his current role, the key turning points for him along that journey, and the changes he has seen during the arc of his advancement career. Hear about how the University of Illinois has responded to community needs during the pandemic, and how the three-campus system has approached its campaign activities. This conversation is a must-listen for advancement professionals at all levels of their career – hear about why this work matters, how donors have changed, and the power of the CASE global network.