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Strategic Planning During Uncertain Times: From Panic to Possibility

"Nonprofit leaders can no longer rely on static, three-to-five-year plans. Adaptive planning—built on modular strategy, scenario planning, and financial resilience—helps organizations stay steady in uncertainty, responsive to change, and transparent with donors."

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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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