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Case Study: Connecticut Humane Society

The Connecticut Humane Society (CHS), the state’s oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization, set out to build a new Pet Resource and Adoption Center that would meet the growing needs of pets and their families. Partnering with Alford Group, CHS strengthened donor relationships, empowered volunteer leaders, and built internal fundraising capacity. The result: more than $15.3 million raised—surpassing their goal—and a state-of-the-art facility now serving communities across Connecticut.

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Moves Management Program Quiz & Guide

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.  

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Is your Fundraising On Track? Take Our Moves Management Quiz and Find Out!

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.

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Giving USA 2025: Philanthropy in Uncertain Times

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.

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Case Study: The Chicago Community Trust

Explore how The Chicago Community Trust partnered with Alford Group to launch a record-breaking $1.6B campaign—redefining its leadership role and impact across the Chicago region for the next 100 years.

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Transparency in Action: A Checklist for Building Trust in Your Nonprofit

To deepen this transparency into trust, organizations must show their ability to adapt with accountability, meet the community’s changing needs and include their voices in the process.

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Crafting Effective Donor Messaging in Uncertain Times: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Frontline Fundraisers

Discover practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to craft effective donor messaging during uncertain times. Learn how transparent, inspiring communications can sustain donor trust and strengthen fundraising outcomes.

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Donor Archetypes: A Practical Guide to Building Belonging Webinar

Discover how the power of archetypes can enhance your storytelling to create a sense of belonging for your donors.

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