Make a difference: apply to the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Board
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) is seeking board members from the Greater Itasca Area for two open positions on its Board of Directors. Board members serve one term of three years, with the opportunity to be re-appointed for two more terms. These positions begin in January 2025. The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) exists to promote and facilitate impactful philanthropy in the Greater Itasca area. Working as a catalyst to stimulate robust charitable support, the Foundation partners with individuals and businesses to establish giving funds that directly impact nonprofits, individuals, community programs and projects and
Giving, made easier
Many people don’t start to give back, not because they don’t want to or can’t afford to (any donation is worthy!), but rather it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start. By donating to our Seeds of Change Campaign you are choosing your community, plain and simple. Your support allows us to manage and distribute funds efficiently, as well as grow our impact in future years, ensuring our continued success in serving the community. 👉 Find out more about our Seeds of Change Campaign: gracf.org/seeds-of-change #EasyGiving #SupportOurOperations #CommunityFoundation
Work with a trusted financial partner
With 30 years of giving in our rear-view mirror, we are a proven philanthropic partner. We provide a high level of support and guidance for our donors, and we also work with other financial partners in the community to bring your philanthropic dreams to life. Help us continue our work and building on our experience by considering a contribution to our Seeds of Change Campaign 2024. 👉 Find out more about our Seeds of Change Campaign: gracf.org/seeds-of-change #ExpertAdvice #SupportOurExperts #CommunityFoundation
Leverage tax-advantaged giving
Maybe you're not ready to start your own fund, but you can still maximize your impact with tax advantages while ensuring our community foundation can continue its vital work. By contributing to our Seeds of Change campaign you’ll not only immediately benefit one of our three finalists in this fiscal year, but you’ll also help us sustain and grow our operations, allowing us to keep making a difference in our community for years to come. 👉 Find out more about our Seeds of Change Campaign: gracf.org/seeds-of-change #TaxBenefits #SustainOurWork #CommunityFoundation
The Seed of Change Campaign
As we embark on our 30th Year of serving our community, we've done some soul-searching for ourselves. Why are we here? Are we serving our donors to the best of our ability? How about our community needs? Why would someone choose GRACF over another avenue to giving? And how can we serve even better in the future? It's tricky to raise funds for a community foundation because a major part of our job is to facilitate giving it AWAY to other non-profits and organizations. People tend to think that when they contribute to a fund that we (GRACF) manage, that
