Tools, tips and information for nonprofits

The great wealth transfer and generational shifts are transforming philanthropy, and nonprofits are asking how to connect with the donors of tomorrow. This blog explores four actionable ways your organization can engage Gen Z and Millennial supporters—through digital giving, storytelling, social media presence, and thoughtful donor evaluation. Start building the relationships that will sustain your mission for decades to come.
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.
Alford Group’s Moves Management Program Quiz Guide provides best practice informed actionable steps your team can take to strengthen your moves management program. This guide is based on your responses per core functional area: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Story, Style, Staff and Skills.
A strong moves management approach streamlines and aligns development efforts, increasing work efficiencies, maximizing staff time and centralizing relationship building activity to elevate transformational impact over transactional giving. Take our free quiz today to find out the strength of your development team’s moves management program.
This webinar and panel discussion will demystify the latest trends in philanthropy and provide insights on how to boldly engage donors in increasingly uncertain times. Alford Group will present the numbers, and an expert panel of sector leaders will share their experiences in growing donor support.
Facing a crisis or urgent funding need? Alford Group’s resiliency services help nonprofits adapt fast with expert strategy, scenario planning and board support to stay mission-focused and resilient
Discover how Rancho Coastal Humane Society partnered with Alford Group to conduct a feasibility study and launch a successful capital campaign, expanding their capacity to care for animals and serve the community.
Learn how Milwaukee Ballet partnered with Alford Group for expert capital campaign consulting—raising $26M to build a new dance facility, expand programming, and strengthen community impact through data-driven strategy and planning.