by GHACF team | Jan 30, 2018 | Donors, Education, Scholarships
College is expensive—we get it. But applying for a scholarship from the Community Foundation is simple. Using one online application, you could be considered for several different scholarships. Once your application is submitted, you will be considered eligible for...
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 GHACF team | Jan 9, 2018 | Behind the Scenes, Donors, Funds
With the advent of technology comes a multitude of ways to make our lives easier. From programmable ovens to cars that tell you what’s wrong with the touch of a button, there’s very little we can’t do electronically. But things aren’t always as easy as we’d like them...
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 | Nov 28, 2017 | Donors, Giving, Ways to Give
A global day dedicated to giving back, when ordinary people come together to do extraordinary things. Giving Tuesday is an international day created in response to the consumerism that’s taken over the holidays. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all about buying...
by GHACF team | Aug 22, 2017 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Economic & Community Betterment, Funds, Giving
If you live along the lakeshore, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the Save the Catwalk campaign, but you may not know that there’s still time to donate to the cause. The community-led effort has included everything from pancake breakfasts and dunk tanks to...
