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...
by GHACF team | Feb 16, 2022 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Funds, Giving, Ways to Give
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...
by GHACF team | Oct 8, 2019 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Giving, Ways to Give
“You have to change your ethos. When you’ve always saved, it’s hard to spend. So when you do spend, you want it to be worthwhile.” – Joyce CawthonJoyce and Andy Cawthon have always wanted to make a difference in the world. Joyce has a background grant writing for...
