The newest edition of PARTNERS in community, a magazine by Grand Rapids Community Foundation, explores the power of collective action and lasting impact. In this issue you’ll find a Q&A about our grantmaking approach along with stories from recent scholarship recipients who are shaping the future. You’ll also hear from donor partners who are investing in the next century of service through our Centennial Campaign and discover how you can join them in building a legacy of impact for the next 100 years and beyond. Read the entire magazine here.
Centennial Campaign Nears $30 Million Goal
When the Community Foundation turned 100 in 2022, we kicked off a fundraising campaign for today and the future. We are now wrapping up this campaign and thank our generous partners who have raised more than $29 million. Interested in joining the effort? Learn more here.
Investing in Systems
The Community Foundation supports both grassroots and systems-level work. In an interview with Vice President, Program Kate Luckert Schmid discusses the practice of systems-level grantmaking. Read more here.
Centering Students
To make post-secondary education more affordable and accessible for students, the Community Foundation recently reimagined the scholarship process with help from local experts and student feedback. Hear from some of our scholarship recipients here.
More included in the magazine:
- A column, "Partners in Action and Impact " from LaSandra Gaddy, president and CEO
- Recent grants awarded from our Fund for Community Good and Field of Interest funds
- A visualization of Centennial Campaign giving
- Updates on recent staff and trustee news and our strategic framework planning
View this issue of PARTNERS in community at GRFoundation.org/PARTNERS.