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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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Case Study: Greater Chicago Food Depository

Explore how the Greater Chicago Food Depository partnered with Alford Group to launch the Nourish Campaign—securing over $20 million to expand capacity, increase fresh food distribution and strengthen corporate partnerships to fight hunger in Cook County.

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Case Study: The Chicago Community Trust

Explore how The Chicago Community Trust partnered with Alford Group to launch a record-breaking $1.6B campaign—redefining its leadership role and impact across the Chicago region for the next 100 years.

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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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Case Study: Walla Walla University

Discover how Walla Walla University partnered with Alford Group to exceed fundraising goals and transform campus facilities through a $38M capital and endowment campaign, advancing access and student success.

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Case Study: American College of Physicians

Now that ACP has an optimized fundraising infrastructure, it’s more efficient and effective for the organization to raise funds. And with improved communication with donors, the connection between philanthropy and the mission is stronger than ever.

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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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8 Strategies for Board Effectiveness in Times of Change

At its heart, board effectiveness and engagement is about leveraging your board’s resources, tapping into their unique talents, knowledge and experiences, so that your organization and leadership can advance your mission.

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