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8 Strategies for Board Effectiveness in Times of Change

At its heart, board effectiveness and engagement is about leveraging your board’s resources, tapping into their unique talents, knowledge and experiences, so that your organization and leadership can advance your mission.

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Doubling Down on DEI Efforts: A Call for Courage and Commitment

In today’s charged political climate, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are facing mounting resistance. Executive orders, legislative rollbacks and public opposition have created fear and hesitancy among organizations across sectors. However, now is not the time to retreat. Now is the time to double down.

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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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Celebrating Black History-Makers: Interview with Philanthropist Alan Bell

Recognized as an inspiration in philanthropy, his work advances equitable opportunities and sustainable futures. Through this interview, Alford Group celebrates Alan Bell as a Black History-Maker.

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Celebrating Our Clients: Changemaker Spotlights 2024

Alford Group consultants highlight fundraising professionals from client teams who inspire us through their dedication to their work and their cultivation of Joyful Connections.

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A Walking Tour with Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority

Discover SCIDpda’s impact through a walking tour of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, showcasing community revitalization and affordable housing.

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Amplifying Donor Voices: 6 Digital Storytelling Strategies for Nonprofit Growth

Nonprofits thrive on building connections—connections to their mission, their community, and, most importantly, their donors. While transactional giving helps sustain organizations, long-term success comes from creating champions for …

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How Nonprofits Can Inspire a New Era of Generosity

Explore key insights from The Generosity Commission 2024 with Alford Group on how nonprofits can inspire a new era of giving and community engagement.

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