by GHACF team | Feb 28, 2024 | Donors, Funds, Giving
For the last eight years, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University has published an 11 Trends in Philanthropy Report. Key highlights from this year’s edition include that Donor Advised Funds are one of the fastest-growing...
by GHACF team | Jan 11, 2024 | Community Foundation Stories, Donors, Funds
The Christine Burns Memorial Fund was created by Bill Burns, the husband of Christine Burns, former Spring Lake Village Manager. Chris was passionate about mentoring students, particularly women who were pursuing public administration as a career. She held several...
by Abby Reeg | May 12, 2023 | Donors, Economic & Community Betterment, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
Philanthropy is unique and personal. Eight out of ten Americans are charitable, yet most cannot afford to give large cash gifts because many are using their cash to support their family or business. (Giving USA 2022) Leaving a legacy can make an impact at any amount...
by Jennifer Heier | Mar 22, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Donors, Funds, Giving, Ways to Give
People give to charity for a variety of reasons, including: Donors are mission-driven. Donors trust our organization. Donors understand their impact. Donors have a personal connection to the organization/cause. Donors want to be a part of something meaningful. ...
by Abby Reeg | Aug 29, 2022 | Donors
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...
by Abby Reeg | Jul 13, 2022 | Donors
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 how you can use yours to do great...
