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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.

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Case Study: Distinctive Schools

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.

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Transparency in Action: A Checklist for Building Trust in Your Nonprofit

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.

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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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The Revolution of Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Fusing Tradition with Innovation

Discover how nonprofit strategic planning can evolve by blending traditional methods with real-time agility for lasting impact and mission alignment.

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7 Ways to Increase Nonprofit Success as a Community Foundation Leader

Discover 7 strategies community foundation leaders can use to strengthen nonprofit effectiveness today.

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How to Share Your Nonprofit’s Strategic Plan with Your Community

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.

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