Tools, tips and information for nonprofits

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.
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.
To deepen this transparency into trust, organizations must show their ability to adapt with accountability, meet the community’s changing needs and include their voices in the process.
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 …
Explore key insights from The Generosity Commission 2024 with Alford Group on how nonprofits can inspire a new era of giving and community engagement.
Discover how nonprofit strategic planning can evolve by blending traditional methods with real-time agility for lasting impact and mission alignment.
Discover 7 strategies community foundation leaders can use to strengthen nonprofit effectiveness today.
Jessica Paulsen from Distinctive Schools sits down with Client Service Associate Madisyn Fairchild to share the behind-the-scenes of how the organization communicated their new strategic plan with the community they serve.