Catherine Gage
Director - Coopersville Area Community Foundation
What do you do at the CACF?
I am the Director of the Coopersville Area Community Foundation. I bring my leadership and guidance to build our funds to aid Coopersville now and in the future. I serve Coopersville in grant making, legacy guidance, scholarship development, marketing, fund development, & fund maintenance.
How long have you been with the CACF?
I have been with CACF since May of 2022.
Why do you work at the GHACF and CACF?
I have always been intrigued by grant making and am so thrilled to be a witness and vessel of opportunity for persons to impact the community. Foundation work is incredible because your gift is not just a one-time gift, but a gift that will continually grow and have deep impact that will affect generations to come. I love that I get to be in the heart of the community and see the community flower into its greatest potential while using the full breath of my skills and giftings to be a resource to this growth.
Education & Experience
My background is in nonprofit leadership and education. I have served all ages and stages over my career. My educational formation was derived from WMU, IU, Harvard and GVSU.
I am honored to be able to serve in my capacity within both organizations! This position integrates my various knowledge and giftings in one position. I am excited to use my skills to serve Coopersville in building lasting and renewable funding to address the needs of the Coopersville Area.
Do you have a leisure activity or hobby?
I love being out in nature! I enjoy reading, learning, making music and enjoying my family.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
Most people do not know that I am a deeply imaginative old soul. As a little child my favorite past time was philosophizing and developing new economic and political systems to solve the world’s problems.