Prior to joining Alford Group, Greg Whitney held leadership positions in the nonprofit sector for a variety of philanthropic organizations in the Seattle area – including as an AVP of Planned Giving. Greg has over 25 years of nonprofit management with hands-on experience in, planned giving, major giving, annual campaigns and events. Greg has been a part of managing numerous endowment and capital campaigns and he has deep knowledge of fundraising proven practices, relationship building and collaborative leadership.
A few of Greg’s accomplishments include: building major gift programs for Food Lifeline and Uplift Northwest, tripling their major gift support: establishing a planned giving program for the YMCA securing over 250 new legacy society members with expectancies over $15 million; building and successfully completing the YMCA’s first-ever endowment campaign, and serving as the Board Chair for the Washington Planned Giving Council and his local Rotary Club.
Select Clients
Brady United
Akin
Cornish College of the Arts
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Save the Sound
The Wilderness Society
YMCA of Greater Seattle
YMCA of Snohomish County
Education & Credentials
B.A. Parks and Recreation Administration, Western Washington University
Featured Resources
Fundraising Campaigns: A 45-Year View of Generosity
3 Benefits of a Development Assessment You Don’t Want to Miss
Fundraising Under Pressure: Strategies for Nonprofit Pivots and Growth
