Tools, tips and information for nonprofits

Adaptive leaders know that organizational success starts with strong, motivated teams. In this blog, Alford Group’s Alexis Cook shares five essential characteristics of high-performing teams—trust, communication, clarity, engagement, and shared goals—and how leaders can strengthen each one. Explore practical frameworks like RACI, DACI, and the Adaptive Leaders Toolkit to help your team embrace change, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
"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."
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
Check out this dynamic session on nonprofit Scenario Planning/ Panelists explore the strategic ABC Scenario planning framework designed to help organizations navigate uncertainty and plan for multiple future possibilities.