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Open position: Williams Group is seeking a writing professional and a graphic design professional. We're proud to partner on Believe 2 Become. We're working with this new neighborhood initiative to help Grand Rapids students succeed in school, work and life. www.ibelieveibecome.org Telling the rest of the story: Wg helps Amway Global launch AchieveMagazine.com, a blog to recognize its independent business owners' achievements in their businesses and communities. The blog is a companion to the quarterly ACHIEVE® magazine, also developed with Wg support. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation updated its identity and launched a communications strategy to support its work of helping those Williams Group welcomes GRid70 — an innovative and collaborative community springing up around us at 70 Ionia SW. Learn about GRid 70. Renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry visits Grand Rapids Friday, April 16 for “The Unguarded Moment,” an exhibit of his work at Calvin College’s Center Art Gallery, which runs through April 24. McCurry signed the 2008 Holiday Book, a Williams Group tradition. Williams Group welcomes Briana Trudell: This Grand Valley State University graduate joins us as our newest intern. Learn more about our internship program. Grand Rapids community leaders will gather to learn how to stop learning loss among area students. Learn more and register for the workshop at stoplearningloss.org. Project Highlight: Michigan College Access Network launches a new website to reach community-based organizations that open doors for low-income or first-generation students. Convergence: How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector: Funded by The James Irvine Foundation, and designed and edited by Williams Group, this report from LaPiana Consulting explores the future of the nonprofit sector. Key trends include generational and demographic shifts, the rise and impact of social media, engaging networks to effect change, rapid technological advances, volunteerism and civic engagement, and the blurring of sector boundaries. For more information and to join the conversation, check out the NonprofitNext blog. Growing Smarter: Achieving Sustainability in Emerging Community Foundations: Funded by The James Irvine Foundation, and designed and edited by Williams Group, this report from FSG Social Impact Advisors looks at a striking paradox: as community foundations grow their assets, their sustainability is often threatened. Information and models in the report have relevance to community foundations of virtually any size that are interested in better understanding and enhancing their economic models. Project Highlight: Michigan College Access Network launches a new website to reach community-based organizations that open doors for low-income or first-generation students. Congratulations to Ritsu Katsumata: Wg graphic designer, composer, performer, and winner. Her ARTPRIZE collaboration with husband and Grand Valley State University professor Stafford Smith—a live duet between electric violin and digital camera—entertained audiences, captivated critics, and took home one very nice honor. Grand Rapids Press columnist John Sinkevics awarded Ritsu and Stafford an inaugural “SinkPrize” for their Fearscape creation. View the performance online and learn more about Fearscape from the artists. Williams Group welcomes Patricia Sáenz: This Grand Valley State University student joins Wg as the company's newest intern. Learn more about our internship program. Sharing stories to enrich the Carolinas: Wg helps The Duke Endowment develop a new website that highlights grantee work and shares the impact of Endowment grantmaking while streamlining the grant application process. Local philanthropy benefits a community forever: Wg assists Stanislaus Community Foundation meet community needs in Stanislaus County with a new website for donors, grantseekers and community leaders. Creating customer experiences: Wg helps Harbor Industries reshape its brand and website, showcasing the company’s innovative retail displays and fixtures. Energy savings, building control: Kanepi Innovations launches its one-of-a-kind light and building control system with help from Wg on identity, brand and a portfolio of marketing materials. Introducing ēno: Wg continues to collaborate with PolyVision, helping to name and brand ēno interactive whiteboard, and launching a new content-managed website. Back to school: Wg helps PolyVision transform its identity and put interactive learning tools in elementary, middle and high school classrooms. Giving together: Wg supports Shasta Regional Community Foundation in advancing its online communications.
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