Sharon Tiknis

Alford Group

200 W. Madison St., Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60606 | (773) 577-0955 | STIKNIS@ALFORD.COM
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025

Alford Group is a national consultancy partnering with nonprofits to accelerate their impact and create lasting change. Comprehensive solutions designed to elevate your organization are available through these services: Strategic Planning & Change Management; Fundraising Studies, Major Gift and Special Initiative Campaigns; Leadership Development; Data Analytics & Assessments; Interim Staffing.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Interim directorship, Succession / transition planning

Capital campaigns / feasibility, Endowments, Fundraising / fund development planning, Individual giving / major gifts, Planned giving

Team building, Leadership training and development

Strategic planning, Organizational development

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Arts and Culture, Environment, Foundations / Grantmakers, Social Services / Human Services

Past Clients:

  • Organization: Hartford Stage
    Description of services provided: Feasibility Study
    Year services provided: 2018
  • Organization: Connecticut Humane Society
    Description of services provided: Feasibility Study and Campaign Counsel
    Year services provided: 2016-2021
  • Organization: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
    Description of services provided: Philanthropic Market Assessment, Major Gifts Plan and Staffing
    Year services provided: 2016-2019
  • Organization: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
    Description of services provided: Donor Diversity Analysis
    Year services provided: 2018
  • Organization: Whitney Center
    Description of services provided: Development Planning and Counsel
    Year services provided: 2016-2018
  • Organization: American College of Physicians
    Description of services provided: Development Assessment & Planning
    Year services provided: 2021-2024
  • Organization: Save the Sound
    Description of services provided: Development Assessment & Planning; Feasibility Study; Campaign Counsel
    Year services provided: 2018-2025


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