by GHACF team | Jan 21, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Trustees, Who We Are
Anil Mandala joined the GHACF board in 2015, is the current chair of the Grants Committee, and has served on the Executive, Governance, and Impact Investing committees. His discerning approach, in partnership with his insight on community needs, makes him a valuable...
by GHACF team | May 7, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Community Foundation News, Team, Who We Are
We are pleased to announce two internal promotions on the GHACF team.Patty MacDonald has been promoted to Vice President of Finance and Administration. Patty joined the Foundation in March of 2014 as the Director of Finance and Administration. She oversees all...
by GHACF team | Jan 22, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Community Foundation Stories, Trustees, Who We Are
Randy Hansen first joined the GHACF board in 2013 and took over as Chair in 2018. He’s served on the Investment and Executive Committees, putting his financial skills to work for the foundation. Most recently, he adeptly guided the foundation through the search for...
by Hadley Streng | Jan 2, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Community Foundation News, Who We Are
As the new leader of the GHACF, I’m honored to kick off the new year at your community foundation. We’re getting ready to launch our new strategic plan—a plan the Board and team have worked on for the past two years. While our mission won’t change, our thought process...
by GHACF team | Oct 9, 2018 | ACF, Arts, Culture & Diversity, Behind the Scenes, CACF, Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Diversity & Inclusion, Donors, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, Environment, Funds, Giving, Grant Impact Stories, Grants, Health & Human Services, Legacy, Scholarships, Team, Trustees, Who We Are, YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Our annual publication is now available! Our theme this year is For Impact, and we’re excited for this new way of thinking. Our sector has always been identified as the “nonprofit” sector. The two others are the private (business) and public...
by GHACF team | Jul 31, 2018 | Behind the Scenes, Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Team, Who We Are
Goodbyes are never easy, and this one comes with mixed emotions for sure. It has been my highest privilege to lead the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. I have sounded like a broken record since I announced my transition, but I’m so grateful to have had the...