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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.

ToolkitBoard EngagementLeadershipLeadership Development

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.

ToolkitDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Change ManagementStrategic Planning

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.

Case StudyEducationPublic & Societal BenefitChange ManagementBoard EngagementStrategic Planning

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