The world is changing quickly, creating new demands, increasing pressure and strategic challenges. Without an effective plan to adapt your approach, you may feel overwhelmed and stuck. You deserve to have the resources you need to do good in the world. And to spend more time actually doing the great work you’re passionate about rather than being held back by the challenges of infrastructure, funding or logistics.












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Discover key calls to action from Giving USA 2026 in Alford Group’s expert video analysis of philanthropy trends shaping the future of giving in the U.S.
Founded in 1919, Ada S. McKinley Community Services is a trusted provider of integrated human services across Chicago and the Midwest. Through a long-standing partnership with Alford Group, Ada strengthened its fundraising capacity, expanded behavioral health crisis services, and advanced its mission with the opening of a new Multi-Service Center in Englewood—broadening equitable access to care for children, youth, families, and adults.
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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.