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From Scrambling to Soaring: A Four Step Plan to Elevate Your Grant Strategy for Long-Term Growth

Are you winging it with grant applications — juggling deadlines, unclear roles, and missed opportunities? A strategic, well-structured approach to grant writing can help your organization build stronger funder relationships, streamline processes, and secure more stable funding. In this post, we share practical steps to establish team alignment, identify funders, strengthen connections, and plan ahead so you can move from scrambling to soaring with your grants strategy.

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Case Study: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Discover how Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh partnered with Alford Group to lead an inclusive strategic planning process—gathering input from over 3,400 stakeholders and developing a five-year plan to strengthen services, equity, and community impact.

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Case Study: Distinctive Schools

The strategic planning process resulted in a new three-year plan for Distinctive Schools. The plan outlines a clear vision for the organization’s future and provides a roadmap for achieving its goals. The plan is also highly aligned with the organization’s values, including equity, access and equality.

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Case Study: Walla Walla University

Discover how Walla Walla University partnered with Alford Group to exceed fundraising goals and transform campus facilities through a $38M capital and endowment campaign, advancing access and student success.

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A Walking Tour with Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority

Discover SCIDpda’s impact through a walking tour of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, showcasing community revitalization and affordable housing.

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