Author Archives: Hilary

Athens County Foundation to host The Community Table book launch

Athens County Foundation to host The Community Table book launch

Please come and celebrate with Athens County Foundation Executive Director Susan Urano the publication of her book The Community Table at the official launch party on February 22. The event will be at ARTS/West from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

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Now accepting nominations for annual Woman of the Year Award

Now accepting nominations for annual Woman of the Year Award

The Athens County Foundation Women’s Fund is looking for nominations for the fifth annual Athens Woman of the Year award. This woman should demonstrate a courageous voice that has been, or needs to be, heard. She will be someone who has made a difference for women and/or girls in Athens County. Please send your nomination […]

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OANO Capacity Building Series

OANO Capacity Building Series

The Athens County Foundation, in conjunction with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio, is pleased to host a Capacity Building Series presented by Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations. This series will enable nonprofits in Southeast Ohio to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations in order to realize and […]

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New Directions

New Directions

Using all our resources for Athens County! We have a new strategic direction at the Athens County Foundation. After studying the results of the recent Athens County Report and looking at other community foundations’ models for impact, we are expanding our toolkit of resources for greater outcomes for our community! First, some background on the […]

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5th Annual Leadership Workshop

5th Annual Leadership Workshop

Friday, March 23, 2018 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM The Inn at Hocking College 15770 State Route 691 Nelsonville, OH 45764 Registration- $60 Lunch is included Participants of the Leadership Workshop will learn more about leading through organizational challenges, case models for success and strategies for achieving outcomes, and the real world application and expectations for […]

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Julia Nehls Receives Athens Jaycees Senior of the Year Award

Julia Nehls Receives Athens Jaycees Senior of the Year Award

The Athens County Foundation recognized Julia Nehls for her lifetime of service to the community and to philanthropy by selecting her for this year’s Athens Jaycees Senior Award. Born in Clark County, Nehls came to Athens in 1948 to pursue a graduate degree in preschool education at Ohio University.  She didn’t plan on staying in […]

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Now Accepting Woman of the Year Nominations

Now Accepting Woman of the Year Nominations

The Athens Foundation’s Women’s Fund is looking for nominations for the fourth Athens Woman of the Year award. This woman should demonstrate a courageous voice that has been, or needs to be, heard. She will be someone who has made a difference for women and/or girls in Athens County. Please send your nomination to Susan […]

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Athens County Foundation Appoints New Director OF Donor Relations

Athens County Foundation Appoints New Director OF Donor Relations

The Athens County Foundation announced today that Hilary Nichols has joined the foundation to help further develop relationships with current donors and community members. Hilary Nichols comes with a wealth of experience within the non-profit field, having spent the last eight years at the American Cancer Society working in community development and engagement. In that […]

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