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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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Embracing Shared Leadership: A Model for Collaborative Success

Explore how shared leadership fosters collaboration, inclusivity and resilience for nonprofit success in today’s evolving world.

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Matthew Easterwood on Queering Your Culture of Philanthropy

Learn from Matthew Easterwood in this Alford Group interview on building queer-inclusive fundraising cultures.

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Black History-Makers: Interview with Niquole Esters

Discover how Niquole Esters leads with equity in global conservation in this inspiring Alford Group Black History-Makers interview.

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Black History-Makers: Interview with Darrin Goss Sr.

Explore Darrin Goss’s equity-driven leadership in this Alford Group Black History-Makers interview.

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Celebrating Women Leaders: Chicago Women in Philanthropy

Chicago Women in Philanthropy (CWIP) is a community of philanthropic, corporate-giving and nonprofit women whose members are passionate about helping other women advance in society. Meet two of these women who are nothing short of powerhouses in the Chicago philanthropy scene and, among many roles, serve as Board Co-Chairs for CWIP.

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Challenging the Narrative: Intersectionality in the Workplace

Team members Anh Vo, Remy Schroeder and Thandi Cai share their experiences of navigating the intersectionality of their identities in the nonprofit space. They explore honest partnerships and equity-centered practices by discussing their personal experiences and envisioning what a truly inclusive work environment looks like.

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AANHPI Women Leaders: Interview with Alice Fong

These AANHPI women leaders share with us their motivations, visions for the future, and how they navigate the world of philanthropy and beyond, using their experiences as Asian women leaders.

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