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Case Study: Rancho Coastal Humane Society

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.

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Case Study: Milwaukee Ballet

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.

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Case Study: Greater Chicago Food Depository

Explore how the Greater Chicago Food Depository partnered with Alford Group to launch the Nourish Campaign—securing over $20 million to expand capacity, increase fresh food distribution and strengthen corporate partnerships to fight hunger in Cook County.

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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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45-Year View of Generosity Webinar

This session explored the evolving definitions of generosity and offered cutting-edge guidance on navigating today’s changing fundraising campaign landscape with success and joy.

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Client Spotlight: The Ark Chicago Moves Into New Building After Successful $23-Million Campaign

The Ark’s campaign was completed successfully, and it has moved into its new building which increases its physical space by 60%, allowing the organization to serve at least 20% more clients annually.

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YWCA Metro Chicago Sustains Growth with Development Assessment

YWCA Metro Chicago partners with Alford Group for a development assessment to sustain growth and strengthen fundraising strategies for lasting impact.

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Client Spotlight: Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s New Children’s Garden

In the process of raising nearly $4 million dollars to build the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden, the Alliance, with the guidance of Alford Group created a compelling case for support, affirmed their campaign timeline and goal milestones, identified their top campaign prospects and strategy, engaged key stakeholders and built a campaign toolkit.

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