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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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Lessons in Leadership: Key Takeaways from AFP LEAD 2024

As a first-time attendee, I was excited. I had always heard from colleagues about the depth of the session topics, the enthusiasm of the attendees, and the value of the experience towards enhancing leadership skills and organizational impact – and I was not disappointed!

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Celebrating 45 Years of Client Relationships

In celebration of our 45th anniversary this fall 2024, Alford Group honors the incredible nonprofits that have shaped our journey. All our clients exemplify Alford Group’s values: Continuous Learning, Honest Partnerships, Joyful Connections and Equity-Centered Practices. Our clients are true heroes, and we’ve had the privilege of partnering with them to amplify their missions. In this blog post, we highlight a few client relationships and their impact on their communities.

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to AI

Our research team takes some steps out of the equation with this holistic guide to a few of our favorite AI tools for Fundraisers. We provide valuable insights and practical tips on how small teams within nonprofit organizations can leverage AI resources to overcome challenges and streamline their fundraising processes. 

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