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Meals on Wheels Montgomery County

• Carrie Watkins, President and CEO

Working with Ann on our Development Team retreat was truly transformative. Her ability to make the work both meaningful and fun helped our team to reconnect and streamline our goals. Ann's expertise and collaborative spirit kept us fully engaged in her workshop throughout the day. Her guidance was not only insightful but immediately actionable—we walked away with clear tools and strategies we’ve already begun to implement. I would highly recommend The Wolford Group to any organization looking to strengthen their business development efforts and energize their team.

Montgomery County Food Bank

• Kristine Marlow, President & CEO

Ann Wolford and The Wolford Group were invaluable partners during a pivotal time for Montgomery County Food Bank. Ann’s expertise helped us successfully complete our recent capital campaign, and her guidance as we put our development staff in place was instrumental. She also provided outstanding training that strengthened and empowered our entire development team. We’re grateful for her deep knowledge, strategic insight, and heartfelt commitment to our mission.

Thrive

• Elizabeth Goldsmith, Founder/Executive Director

Partnering with The Wolford Group has been a game-changer for Thrive. Their strategic guidance and deep community connections helped us elevate our fundraising efforts and expand our reach in meaningful ways. Thanks to their support, our Serving Up HOPE for Autism event was a tremendous success—bringing in generous donations and, even more importantly, creating strong ties with individuals and organizations who believe in our mission.

The Wolford Group didn't just help us raise funds—they helped us raise awareness, build relationships, and step confidently into the next phase of our growth. We are incredibly grateful for their expertise, professionalism, and heart for the work we do.

Mosaics

• Jamie Freels-Runey, MBA, Executive Director

Working with Ann Wolford on our rebranding project for Mosaics was an absolute pleasure. As a local nonprofit, clarity and conciseness in our messaging were paramount, and Ann delivered exceptional results. Her collaborative approach, coupled with engaging workshops and activities, enabled us to craft a compelling tagline and cohesive messaging strategy. Ann's expertise extended seamlessly into the design phase, where her team produced an outstanding logo and brochure that truly captured the essence of our organization. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our partnership with Ann and her team.

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

• Linda Nelson, Director of Business Development and Marketing

Ann and I have worked very closely on various projects/events/retreats for over 20 years. She started the Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Luncheon 25 years ago. This event has gone from a small “tea” in a private home to a sold out luncheon for 1200 guests, it has raised over $9 million since its inception, which has been reinvested in the community to support breast and ovarian health.

Ann is a master at building strategic partnerships, establishing long-term relationships, confronting adversity in a straightforward manner and keeping the focus on the ultimate goal of the project she is working on. I would highly endorse Ann as a consultant. She is a respected professional in our community and a true joy to work with.

All Ears!

• Leana Rech, Executive Director

After our BOD approved a multi-million-dollar expansion plan, I reached out to Ann for guidance. Extremely professional, yet very personable, she spent a hands-on month delving into all aspects of our non-profit, culminating in a Capital Campaign Readiness Report. The report outlined the strategic process we needed to implement ahead of launching our campaign. Ann’s guidance helped us set realistic expectations for our BOD and treasured donors who support our mission.

The Wolford Group’s report succinctly mapped the “rules of the road,” enabling us to lay the foundation necessary to avoid launching our campaign prematurely. Having Ann’s years of experience with non-profit management on board as we move toward expansion is priceless. Thank you, Ann!

Montgomery Independent School District Education Foundation

• Tiffany Ortiz, Executive Director

The MISD Education Foundation greatly valued working with the Wolford Group to enhance our mission and vision to serve our school district. We are very intentional about becoming the best that we can be and Ann Wolford was a great asset and advisor to our Board of Directors. We enjoyed getting to brainstorm and set goals while having case studies from surrounding communities provided by the Wolford Group. Our slogan is #AverageIsNotAnOption and we feel like the Wolford Group highlighted our strengths and provided the necessary follow up to ensure that our goals were being met. Thank you, Ann!

Montgomery County Community Foundation

• Julie Martineau, Executive Director

Ann Wolford dove deeply into our organization to better understand where we were so we could move forward strategically. Her extensive experience in nonprofit management helped open the door for our Board to consider the possibilities of the future. The final product was clear, concise, and laid a manageable road map to more forward.

Northeast Hospital Foundation

• Tim Baker, President

Our organization was referred to The Wolford Group in 2017 when we were in need of a consultant's help to take our event to the next level. Although our event was only six months away, we engaged the services of The Wolford Group and began working with Brooke Baugh. From day one Brooke was committed to making our 10th annual In The Pink of Health luncheon the biggest and best in the event's history. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She is very personable, outgoing and organized. Brooke's leadership skills, perseverance, and tenacity were evident in her pursuit of donors. These traits and a lot of hard work resulted in a highly successful event that culminated with record-setting funds raised. We are thrilled to continue working with Brooke and the WG to manage our luncheon. On behalf of the Northeast Hospital Foundation I want to thank Brooke for truly going the extra mile to lay a strong foundation that will take our event to new heights in the years to come.

Angel Reach

• Charles Maurice, Board Chair

Thanks to Ann and The Wolford Group for helping make our Board Retreat a great success. Your preparation and leadership kept us on track and focused. We left with a solid plan for moving forward.

Teen and Family Services

• George Youngblood, CEO

Ann was contracted by our organization to develop a marketing and community awareness strategy for our new location in The Woodlands. I found her to be organized, responsive and diligent in pursuing all of the stated goals in our contract. She developed a three stage plan and demonstrated the ability to adjust the strategy to meet goals as information became available. I enthusiastically endorse Ann and I believe she will serve your organization with the same professionalism that she has ours.