Join us for one of two sessions with Community Foundation Development staff and Attorney Andrew Mateskon - Mateskon Law. Andrew is a local expert and estate planning attorney who will share important information about planning for the future! 12PM Lunch & Learn 5PM Cheese & Chat
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Club, connect with local businesses, and stop by to chat with our Community Foundation staff! We're excited to meet you, hear your ideas, and explore ways to support growth and success in the White Lake area.
FAITH PARTNERS Please join us on Monday, May 19th, as our Community Investment team will present important information on the Basics of Grantmaking and an overview of Faith Partners grant opportunities.
Led by the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, this workshop is designed for anyone needing a basic understanding of nonprofit financial statements, particularly supporting board members and treasurers in their roles. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the key financial functions of a nonprofit, covering essential topics for effective internal operations and long-term sustainability. Topics include […]
Faith Partners “Taking Care of Business” - Monday, July 21 Noon-1:30 (lunch provided) at Lake Harbor United Methodist (4861 Henry St.) Designed for faith leaders in Muskegon County, these quarterly luncheons provide an opportunity for local houses of worship to connect with local efforts working toward supporting youth and families through education-focused efforts. The July meeting […]
Grantmaking Basics- Thursday, July 24 Noon-1:30 (lunch provided) at Pioneer Resources (1145 Wesley Ave.) Led by the Community Investment team, this interactive workshop is designed to inform participants on grantmaking basics and details on applying for a grant, preparing a budget, and incorporating program evaluation components. Participants will complete the workshop with a better understanding […]
HR Roundtable - Thursday, July 31 1PM-3PM at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Lisa Sabourin, Executive Vice President for ASE | West Michigan, will give a brief highlight of HR top issues for 2025 and lead the discussion on hot topics including: Compliance: ESTA, other leave rules, recordkeeping, etc. Recruitment/selection: Best practices for the […]
Board Leadership Tuesdays, August 5 & August 12 3:00-5:00 PM at Goodwill Industries - 271 E. Apple Ave. Muskegon Led by the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, this two-part, four–hour workshop is designed for first-time or seasoned nonprofit board members. Participants will complete the workshop with a better understanding of what is expected of board members and […]
Get help creating a legal will, for FREE! Join staff from the Community Foundation at various Muskegon Area District Library locations as they walk you through the process of creating a legal will using Free Will, a new software. This is 100% free, and many people finish in just 20 minutes! AUGUST 6: MADL Montague […]
Grants Beyond the Basics - Thursday, August 28 Noon-1:30 (lunch provided) at Pioneer Resources Led by the Community Investment team, this workshop builds upon the Grant Basics workshop to dive deeper into the characteristics of a strong grant application. Staff will provide an overview of how to develop a program budget and share details of […]
You're Invited! Join Community Foundation staff members from our Community Investment & Development teams. Grab a delicious cup of coffee and chat with our staff. We want to share details […]
Join Randy Boerema and the Lake FX Media team as they discuss crafting an engaging story to connect your organization's mission to your audience. We'll explore story elements, review case […]
Please join the Community Foundation for Muskegon County as we partner again with the Lake Michigan Estate Planning Council to present a Tax Perspective on the OBBBA. We'll hear from […]