Supporting worthy causes
You can learn a lot about people by how they give of their time and resources. A company is no different. At AMDG, our investment in a variety of causes makes us who we are. We are privileged to be able to do it.
Scholarships
AMDG Scholarship Assistance Fund at San Juan Diego Academy
AMDG Scholarship at Calvin University
AMDG Architects, Inc Educational Support Services Endowment Fund at Grand Rapids Christian Schools
AMDG Architects Diversity Scholarship Fund at Hope College
AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship at Rehoboth Christian School
AMDG Daniel Visser Applied Technology Fund at Grand Rapids Christian Schools
AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund - St. Paul the Apostle School
Illiana Christian High School Endowed Scholarship for Adaptive learning
South Christian High School Endowed Scholarship for tuition assistance
AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund at Catholic Central High School
AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship at West Catholic High School
Deacon Kenneth Baldwin Memorial Fund for Seminarian Formation
AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship Fund at Bethany Christian School
AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship Fund at Wheaton Academy
Giving
- 20 Liters
- Ada Christian School
- Alger Park CRC
- All Belong
- Alpha Grand Rapids
- Association for A More Just Society
- AYA Youth Collective
- Barnabas Ministries, Inc.
- Barnabas Foundation
- Benjamin’s Hope
- Bethany Christian Schools
- BE WELL Center
- Catholic Information Center
- Charity Global, Inc: Water
- Cherry Health Services
- Children’s Healing Center
- Christian Reformed Conference Grounds
- Club 1040
- Cutlerville East CRC
- D.A. Blodgett / St. Johns
- Daystar Education Association
- Deos Contemporary Ballet LLC
- Down Syndrome Assoc. of Michigan
- Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
- Evergreen Commons
- Flat River Outreach Ministries
- Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education – West Catholic
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Friendship CRC – GEMS
- Georgetown Harmony Homes
- Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
- Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
- Grand Rapids Symphony
- Grandville Christian Schools
- Guiding Light
- Hand2Hand Ministries
- Heart of West MI United Way
- Heart of West MI United Way – Family Stability Program
- Heart of West MI United Way – Youth Education Program
- HELP Pregnancy Aid
- Holland Christian Schools
- Holland Community Aquatics Center
- Home Repair Services
- Hope Academy
- Hope College
- Hospice Visions
- Humane Society of West Michigan
- Jackson Hole Classical Academy
- Jenison Christian Schools
- Kids Food Basket
- Mel Trotter Ministries
- Michigan Architectural Foundation
- Neland Ave. CRC Building Fund
- Noordeloos Christian Reformed Missions
- Northwest Indiana Food Bank
- Ocean Conservancy Inc.
- Our Shepherds – Our Future, Inc.
- Pregnancy Resource Center
- Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
- Ravenna Baptist Church
- Reclaim13
- Rehoboth Christian Schools
- Rock Steady Boxing
- Rockford Rotary Foundation
- Safe Haven Ministries
- Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe
- South Christian High School
- St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
- St. John Paul II Parish
- St. Joseph the Worker Parish
- St. Michael Foundation
- St. Paul Center
- St. Robert Catholic School
- Starlight Ministries
- Talent First
- The Luke Society
- The Storehouse of Community Resources
- Timothy Christian Schools
- Tom Hofmann Baseball Scholarship
- Treetops collective
- Trinitarians of Mary
- Trinity Christian College
- Urban Roots
- Westra Bye Memorial Art Foundation
- Wheaton Academy
- Women’s Resource Center
- WORLD movers
- World Renew
- World Vision
- Zuni Christian Mission School
Speaker Series
Wise words
It’s important to hear what people in our community have to say, especially those who are well informed. We are honored to be able to host leaders on topics ranging from creativity and design to globalization, faith, and technology.
Upcoming Speakers
Nathan Leaman, Managing Director for Frontline Training Solutions
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 4:00-5:00 PM at AMDG
Creating a Leadership Framework
It is estimated that the market for Leadership Development is anywhere between $60 billion and $400 billion. For decades, Leadership Development has been an essential element of any solid learning and development strategy. Organizations know they need to focus on Leadership Development. They know leaders sit in a unique position to attract, engage, develop, and retain others. They know they need “it”. But if asked what “it” is (i.e., “What does Leadership mean?”) many organizations are unable to respond clearly. This session will focus on the importance of answering that question within the specific context of your organization. We will explore the various components of a Leadership Framework from specific definitions of leadership behaviors, how those behaviors relate to other essential OD, HR, and talent initiatives, and what can be done to ensure leaders take accountability for the organization’s leadership culture. Participants will leave this session with a clearer understanding of the “first step” toward creating an effective leadership culture as well as a roadmap for bringing these principles into their organization.
Bio: Nathan Leaman is a passionate professional with extensive experience in building systems and tools that support organizational and leadership effectiveness. He brings over 20 years of leadership and HR experience from both business and non-profit organizations.
Nathan has a bachelor’s degree from the Moody Bible Institute, a master’s degree from Liberty University, and received his coaching certification from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He spent seven years in full-time church ministry before working for 13 years at the Kohler Co. At Kohler, Nathan moved through various business and corporate HR roles eventually taking the position of Director-Leadership Development where he was responsible for all leadership development and succession planning activities globally. Nathan also held various executive HR roles for the Grande Cheese Company in Fond du Lac, WI where he was responsible for Organizational Development, Compensation, Benefits Management, and HRIS. Nathan joined Frontline Training Solutions, based in Grand Rapids, MI, as Managing Director in December of 2022.
Nathan has extensive experience with assessment tools and is certified in multiple personality and 360° feedback assessments. His straightforward style, willingness to tackle difficult issues, genuine interest in seeing others grow and ability to coach at all levels makes Nathan a go-to resource for strategic HR support, consulting, and executive development.