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4 Lessons Learned as an Emerging Leader at The Giving Institute

Explore takeaways from The Giving Institute Mentor Series. Discover how it shapes nonprofit professionals’ growth and philanthropy leadership.

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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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Boosting Nonprofit Growth: 5 Tips for Stellar Consultant-Client Synergy

Before embarking on the scope of work, the first thing to understand is that working with consultants is a collaboration. Consultants are here to be your guide, while you are driving the project forward.  

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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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YWCA Metro Chicago Sustains Growth with Development Assessment

YWCA Metro Chicago partners with Alford Group for a development assessment to sustain growth and strengthen fundraising strategies for lasting impact.

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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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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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Client Spotlight: Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s New Children’s Garden

In the process of raising nearly $4 million dollars to build the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden, the Alliance, with the guidance of Alford Group created a compelling case for support, affirmed their campaign timeline and goal milestones, identified their top campaign prospects and strategy, engaged key stakeholders and built a campaign toolkit.

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