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Giving USA 2026 Report Reflection

Join Alford Group's Brenda Asare and Don Cooke for a reflection on Giving USA's Annual Report on Philanthropy for the year 2025 key takeaways.

Upcoming Events

July 9, 2026

Giving USA 2026: Rewriting the Philanthropic Playbook

When a funding crisis hits, there becomes an immediate need to adjust. This comprehensive 60-minute webinar will draw insights from experts in their fields from grantmaking and funding organizations and will share real-world insights into how giving patterns are evolving—and how nonprofits can adapt.

Past Events

July 29, 2026

AFP Advancement Northwest Annual Conference 2026

AFP Advancement Northwest Annual Conference is the Pacific Northwest’s premier professional development event for fundraising professionals, offering a transformative day of learning and community building.

Upcoming Events

June 4, 2026

AFP ICON 2026

AFP ICON is the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference, attracting more than 3,000 fundraising professionals each year.

Upcoming Events

April 26-28, 2026

AdNet 2026

This dynamic panel discussion at AdNet Phoenix 2026 will feature leaders from small, medium and large community foundations sharing real-world examples strategies for managing people and performance in advancement, with a focus on navigating the existing political environment, leading through change and setting meaningful KPIs. Panelists will explore key success drivers, discuss challenges they’ve overcome, and highlight relationship-driven strategies that have led to transformative results.

Upcoming Events

March 2, 2025

Brenda B. Asare Honored with the Benjamin Franklin Award by AFP Chicago

Alford Group proudly announces that President and CEO Brenda B. Asare has been named the 2025 recipient of AFP Chicago’s prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award. This honor recognizes Brenda’s lifelong leadership in philanthropy and her deep commitment to advancing equity, expanding generosity, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. The award will be presented at AFP Chicago’s 49th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on November 5th.

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November 2025

Giving USA 2025: Philanthropy in Uncertain Times

When a funding crisis hits, there becomes an immediate need to adjust. This comprehensive 60-minute webinar drew insights from our specialized Rapid Response Fundraising Strategy service designed specifically for nonprofit organizations navigating urgent financial challenges.

Past Events

July 14, 2025

AFP ICON 2025

AFP ICON is the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference, attracting more than 3,000 fundraising professionals each year.

Past Events

April 27-29, 2025