Lieve (LEE-va) Hendren, ACC, CFRE, C-SHRM, has been a trusted partner for over 600 leaders in 87 organizations to support high-performing teams accelerate growth across the country. She joined Alford Group in 2018 and previously worked with in strategy consulting with clients like The American Medical Association, Health 2047 and The Rockefeller Foundation. Beyond the nonprofit sector, Lieve worked on strategic initiatives with Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Nascar. Lieve also led business development at a mission-driven strategy software start-up, PreData, scaling from a team of three to twenty-eight.
With Alford Group, Lieve supports teams to accelerate their impact, do their best work and engage communities through strengths-based messaging. She specializes in inclusive facilitation and growing a culture of philanthropy through moves management leading practices. Lieve specializes in organizational development, development assessments, governance and leadership development, campaign planning and counsel, and stakeholder communications. Lieve’s data-driven, evidence-based approach draws on experience in market segmentation, policy analysis, risk management and scenario planning.
Select Clients
Children First Fund: The Chicago Public Schools Foundation
Clean Energy Trust
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Connecticut Humane Society
Hartford Stage
Homewood Science Center
Inner-city Muslim Action Network
The Night Ministry
The Walder Foundation
YWCA Evanston / North Shore
Education & Credentials
B.A. Liberal Arts, Princeton University
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
International Coaching Federation, 110-hour coach training
Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE)
Human Potential Institute 110-hour coach training
Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP);
Featured Resources
Fundraising Campaigns: A 45-Year View of Generosity
5 Simple Strategies to Delight Your Donors on Social Media
7 Ways to Increase Nonprofit Success as a Community Foundation Leader
Let’s Get Loud: Leveling Up Your Communications in 2024
