Lauri Alpern and the team at Open Door Advisors are a trusted part of the AFC family. They supported us through two strategic planning processes, championing a unified approach and ensuring our mission is at the core of our goals. Lauri's deep knowledge and inspiring leadership skills helped AFC articulate our vision for the future and ensure all staff were engaged in the process. Open Door Advisors helped us establish a strong strategic foundation for years to come and we truly appreciate their continued support as we work to achieve our organization's impact goals.

Open Door Advisors is an extraordinary group of highly talented nonprofit professionals, who offer and deliver a diverse range of customized services, consistently deliver high-quality results, and exceed expectations, every time, on every project, on budget. North Lawndale Employment Network's capital campaign raised more than $10 million within two years with the leadership and strategic guidance of the experienced professionals at Open Door Advisors - that's real impact, real results for a real future.

Board members were highly complementary of the entire strategic planning process, especially the Saturday retreat. One member said it was incredibly efficient and well-designed. Another highlighted how perfect the word ‘Invest’ was for our strategic plan. I’m very excited about how this is going to move our organization forward and am always available as an enthusiastic reference for Lauri, her process, and her team.

The principals at Open Door Advisors were passionate about pulling together a strong portfolio of projects for a highly competitive foundation RFP for Sinai Chicago and the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council. They were compassionate, smart, listened to our vision, and helped convey Sinai Chicago's mission and impact through a series of strategically coordinated business plans designed to reach various organizations.

I have worked with Lauri and John from Open Door Advisors for many years, and knew that I wanted to work with them when revising the strategic plan for my organization, Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT). I was not disappointed. The process has been a positive one for our staff and board, conducted in a very professional, collaborative manner. When completed we will have a plan that we can implement and that will guide us forward in the coming years.