Board Leadership Series
Executive Education for Philanthropic Boards
Inspiration and instruction that makes a difference.
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Board Activation – $1,000
For small teams and new boards getting into fundraising
- ✅ Two 1-hour Zoom trainings:
- Why You? — purpose, personal story, clarity
- Invite Your Five — low-pressure donor engagement
- ✅ Two strategy calls with your Executive Director
- ✅ One follow-up coaching session (ED or Board Chair)
Best for:
New EDs, early-stage orgs, or boards needing a reset.
Conference To Go – $5,000 (Virtual) | $7K+ (Live)
For orgs hosting retreats or major gatherings
- ✅ Half- or full-day board training (custom curriculum)
- ✅ Design call to tailor goals + board culture
- ✅ Prep + follow-up toolkit
- ✅ In-person option available for select locations
Best for:
Board chairs, retreat planners, or EDs launching a new strategy.
Campaign Launch – From $10,000
For orgs scaling major gifts or overhauling board culture
- ✅ 3–6 board trainings (Zoom or in-person mix)
- ✅ Up to 6 hours of strategic coaching (ED or Dev Lead)
- ✅ Templates, scripts, follow-ups, and ongoing support
- ✅ Customized access to your own BLS video library
Best for:
Organizations planning a campaign or investing in long-term board development.
About The Allston Group
Our Story
Our Solution
Our Solution
Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and born on the East Coast, The Allston Group takes its name from Boston's Allston neighborhood - home to the iconic business school, where our Founder + Head Contractor, Adam Morrow worked for 7+ years.
Experience includes:
Campaign Strategy
Prospect Development
Relationship Management
Donor Relations + Stewardship
Development Operations
Our Solution
Our Solution
Our Solution
Introducing the Capacity Score: A Smarter Way to Measure Giving Potential
We’ve built a proprietary formula to help you collaborate with donors, based on real market trends.
Just send us your anonymized donor ratings. We run a five-point institutional assessment, apply our research, and return a custom Capacity Score to recalibrate your ask amounts—fast, accurate, and built for today’s donors.
Our Impact
Our Solution
Our Impact
Billions of dollars raised - and we've got the cupcakes to prove it.
The Allston Group isn’t just about raising impressive amounts of money for our clients. We partner with organizations nationwide, making every dollar count for causes everywhere.
We help you streamline your fundraising efforts, ensuring that more of your donors' contributions go to the causes they care about.
Executive Services
Contact Information Verification - $3/name
Ensure every donor contact detail is correct before your next campaign.
New Capacity Rating - $6/name
A more precise giving capacity estimate—better than the industry-standard 10% rule.
Giving Overview - $8/name
Understand your donors' past giving patterns to align your fundraising appeals.
Our Story
The Allston Group - Partners in Philanthropy
The journey of The Allston Group began with a spark of inspiration across the river from an iconic university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "Across the river" at the business school in Boston's Allston neighborhood, our founder, Adam Morrow, honed his skills as a prospect researcher for over seven years, setting the stage for a new kind of philanthropic partnership.
Today, rooted in the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, The Allston Group serves a diverse, national client base. Our inception in June 2024 arose from a need to address the harsh realities fundraisers face amid economic flux, political turbulence, and ongoing global challenges. These experiences have not only shaped our ethos but also strengthened our resolve to transform the fundraising landscape.
At the core of our mission is the democratization of fundraising strategy. With our "Consulting: à la carte" service model, we're making what was once exclusive to large expensive consulting firms, now inclusive. We believe that all nonprofits, regardless of their size, deserve access to premium, affordable consulting services to move their causes along.
Explore our services—from Prospect Briefings and Wealth Screenings to Executive Services and Fundraising Sessions. See how The Allston Group can amplify your fundraising efforts!
Contact Adam at adam.morrow@theallstongroup.com for a complimentary 30-minute consultation, and let's get started.