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How To Build Your Fundraising Dream Team

Discover how to build a resilient, joyful and high-performing fundraising team where creativity thrives, values come to life and donor relationships flourish.

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Resiliency Services for Nonprofits Navigating Uncertainty

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

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Nonprofit Scenario Planning Worksheet Template

Strengthen your nonprofit’s resilience with Alford Group’s free ABC Scenario Planning Worksheet Template. This easy-to-use scenario planning tool helps you anticipate risks, adapt strategies and prepare for best-case, baseline and worst-case outcomes.

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Resources for Nonprofits Navigating Executive Orders

Explore Alford Group’s curated tools and guidance to help nonprofits navigate executive orders, stay resilient and adapt fundraising, leadership and advocacy strategies in times of policy change.

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Nonprofit Board Effectiveness Toolkit

This powerful tool will provide great content for your next board of directors meeting or give you a refresher on board roles and responsibilities. Fill in your info below to download the Nonprofit Board Effectiveness Toolkit.

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Nonprofit Workplace Allyship Toolkit

The following resources is a non-exhaustive, ever-evolving compilation of books, articles, videos and more gathered from various sources, including collaboration with colleagues and thought leaders across the philanthropic sector.

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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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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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