Development Assessment & Planning

Strengthen your fundraising strategy for the long haul

Our Outcome

Is your fundraising program reaching its full potential? 

A strong development program requires clear goals, effective donor engagement and the right resources. You might be asking:

  • Are we maximizing fundraising opportunities?
  • Do we have the right structure, staff and systems in place?
  • How can we strengthen donor engagement and stewardship?

Without a strategic development assessment, fundraising efforts may lack efficiency, clarity or long-term sustainability.

Our Approach

Data-driven insights to strengthen and sustain capacity

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We assess what’s working—and what’s not.

Our development assessment dives deep into your fundraising operations to uncover strengths, gaps and opportunities. We analyze your case for support, revenue strategies and infrastructure to help you build a stronger, more sustainable fundraising program.
 

We evaluate every key component.

From board and leadership engagement to donor identification and stewardship, we examine the people, practices and systems that drive your fundraising success. We also assess staffing, technology and budget alignment to ensure you’re set up to achieve your goals.
 

We deliver a clear path forward.

You’ll receive a strategic roadmap with actionable recommendations, measurable goals and built-in accountability. With our guidance, you’ll enhance donor relationships, diversify funding and grow with purpose.
 
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Client Spotlight

American College of Physicians

From day one, Alford Group was committed to helping ACP find a new way to approach philanthropy that was more aligned with its mission and goals. Together, they created a strong culture of philanthropy that got members more involved and connected to the mission.

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