Grateful Giving: It feels good!
I am impressed with the philanthropists in this community who give their time, talents, and treasures to make a difference. Patti serves as treasurer for an international nonprofit with a local chapter that improves educational projects. Mark takes part in an annual...
Why Start a Donor Advised Fund?
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation and our affiliate organizations, Allendale Community Foundation and Coopersville Area Community Foundation, hold more than 700 funds. About 209 of them are donor advised funds. Let’s talk more about what a donor advised fund...
Top 4 Community Foundation Myths
There’s a lot of information floating around out there about what community foundations are and do. We’re here to help clear up some of the confusion. Top 4 Community Foundation Myths: Debunked Below is a list of the top five community foundation myths, along with...
A Benefit of Being 72
A Unique Benefit of Being 72: What To Do With Your Required Minimum Distribution A benefit of being 72 years old? You can use your required minimum distribution (RMD) to benefit your community! Let’s talk about what that is, and...
Community Is Our Name
What Is a Community Foundation? At The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, we often get questions about what exactly a community foundation is and does. We’ll provide some insight on that below, as well as some information about why and how you may wish to get...
9 Local Resources for Outdoor Activities in the Tri-Cities Area
Hopefully, it’s safe to say we’re free from frigid, snowy weather for the next several months. Some people are great at remaining active during those chilly months. Some may cut back on physical activities, opting to spend more sedentary time indoors. Whichever end...
Is it Burnout or Stress? 3 Signs of Job Burnout
Along with so many other things, the awareness of job burnout has been heightened during the pandemic. The World Health Organization defines burnout as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” When...
6 Spring Cleaning Ideas for For-Impact Organizations
Chances are most of us could benefit from dedicating some time to sprucing up our work as well. Explore the six ideas below to help keep your organization thriving.
4 Key Grant Writing Tips
The GHACF is here to help you through that process. Here are four key tips to keep in mind when taking part in the important task of applying for a competitive grant.
An Act of Love: Making a Memorial Gift to the Community Foundation
Our Community Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life for all by working together to collectively address challenges and opportunities throughout West Michigan. This caring impact draws community members to make a variety of contributions, including gifts in memory of loved ones.