by GHACF team | Nov 13, 2018 | Definitions, Who We Are
Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. Every state in the United States is home to at least one community foundation—large and small, urban and rural—working to advance solutions on a wide range of social issues. They build...
by GHACF team | Oct 23, 2018 | Definitions, Education, Scholarships, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
If you read articles or follow the news about postsecondary education, you’ve surely been inundated with the message that college costs are still on the rise. In the state of Michigan, the average cost of a public 4-year university is almost $18,000 per year. How do...
by Holly Cole | Feb 27, 2018 | Definitions, Grants
You have this great idea—if only you had funding to make it a reality. Where do you start? What’s the process? Is it hard? How many grant rounds are there? First things first, are you eligible to receive a grant from the Community Foundation? Your organization...
by Chris Riker | Jan 23, 2018 | Definitions, Donors, Funds, Ways to Give
Professional advisors play a critically important role in our success and our ability to continue positively impacting our community. So what is a professional advisor? There are a number of professions that fall under the label we often refer to as professional...
by Patty MacDonald | Dec 19, 2017 | Definitions, Donors, Giving, Ways to Give
Are you charitably inclined, and would you like to have a fixed income stream for life, be able to take advantage of certain tax benefits, and continue to care for your community during your lifetime and beyond? Then a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) may be right for...
by GHACF team | Sep 6, 2017 | Definitions, Who We Are, YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Guest post by Christina Byrne, GHHS senior and YAC member The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of twenty high school students from Northwest Ottawa County who are passionate about learning about our community and investing in programs that will...