Join us for ACCF’s 1st Annual Leader Lunch and Learn. Hear about ACCF's plans for 2024, enjoy lunch, hear from an inspirational speaker, and participate in fun networking activities.  This event is open to Executive Directors/Presidents of nonprofits that serve Allegan County. 

Tickets are $15/person and available online - If your organization does not have a budget to cover this – please email Stephanie at scalhoun@alleganfoundation.org. We can waive the fee so that you can participate. Our goal is to have as many organizations represented as possible. Preregistration by February 1st is required.

This event is for leaders of non-profits that serve Allegan County. The material and activities are geared toward decision makers. This is typically the Director/Executive Director of organizations that have paid staff, or Board Presidents for organizations that have only volunteers. Please feel free to share this invitation with non-profits that we may have missed.  

When: February 7th Noon – 2pm at

Where: The Silo in Allegan 

Non-Profit Resources

Welcome to the dedicated space for our non-profit partners, your go-to space for tools, helpful information, and opportunities to support your mission.

To learn about current grant opportunities for potential funding sources, click on the image above.

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ACCF's Community Calendar is a great place for residents to readily find information about programs, services, and events that are being offered in Allegan County. We would love for you to submit your information!

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January 2024

Non-Profit Blog

It’s never too early to plant seeds for planned giving

Millennials and Generation Z are already focused on retirement, and 30% of them are setting their sights on becoming millionaires to achieve their goals. What this means for you and other charitable organizations is that it’s likely a smart move to expand your planned giving outreach strategies to include younger donors, as well as the traditional audience of generations who are retired or approaching retirement. Indeed, many of your younger donors are increasingly becoming investment savvy and will understand the value of planning ahead.  Read more!

Back to basics: An endowment refresher course

More often than not, boards of directors of nonprofit organizations are made up of business and community leaders who are not typically embedded in the day-to-day operations of charitable organizations. That’s why it’s important to focus on continuous learning opportunities for your board members, including (and especially) board members’ roles in maintaining your organization’s financial stability. 

An endowment is a key component of achieving that financial stability, and, if your organization has established its endowment or reserve fund at ACCF you’re likely in close touch with the team at ACCF foundation about keeping your board members informed about endowment-building strategies and successes. Read More!

FAQs to ring in the new year

A new year ushers in a fresh batch of resolutions and goals. It’s also a time when new questions pop onto the radar. That’s certainly the case even in these early days of 2024. Here are a few of the top questions we’re already hearing from our nonprofit partners, along with answers to help you navigate the year ahead. Read more!

SAVE THE DATE!

Save the date for February 22nd at 2pm! During this virtual macc-tivity, you will have the opportunity to learn from local experts about all things insurance. More information and an RSVP link will be shared soon. This Macc-Tivity is open to all non-profits in Allegan County.