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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.

Case StudyEnvironment, Conservation & AnimalsFeasibility StudyCampaignsFundraising

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.

Case StudyArts & CultureCampaignsFeasibility StudyFundraising

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.

Case StudyHuman ServicesCampaignsFundraising

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.

Case StudyFoundationsHuman ServicesDonor EngagementFeasibility StudyFundraising

Case Study: Distinctive Schools

The strategic planning process resulted in a new three-year plan for Distinctive Schools. The plan outlines a clear vision for the organization’s future and provides a roadmap for achieving its goals. The plan is also highly aligned with the organization’s values, including equity, access and equality.

Case StudyEducationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Strategic Planning