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Strategic Planning During Uncertain Times: From Panic to Possibility

"Nonprofit leaders can no longer rely on static, three-to-five-year plans. Adaptive planning—built on modular strategy, scenario planning, and financial resilience—helps organizations stay steady in uncertainty, responsive to change, and transparent with donors."

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From Scrambling to Soaring: A Four Step Plan to Elevate Your Grant Strategy for Long-Term Growth

Are you winging it with grant applications — juggling deadlines, unclear roles, and missed opportunities? A strategic, well-structured approach to grant writing can help your organization build stronger funder relationships, streamline processes, and secure more stable funding. In this post, we share practical steps to establish team alignment, identify funders, strengthen connections, and plan ahead so you can move from scrambling to soaring with your grants strategy.

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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.

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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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