Don Linder named 2017 Leadership Athens County Alumni of the Year
Don Linder named 2017 Leadership Athens County Alumni of the Year
Don Linder was named the 2017 Leadership Athens County Alumni of the Year on Friday, March 3rd by the Athens County Foundation. Co-owner, broker, and Realtor at LCR Realty, Linder is an alumnus of the Leadership Athens County Class of 2008. Linder was nominated by employee and current Leadership Athens County class participant Meranda Chesser. When […]
Read MoreFREE Grant Information Training for Area Non-profits!
FREE Grant Information Training for Area Non-profits!
The Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) and the Athens County Foundation are hosting a grant information session for local non-profit organizations seeking funding during the spring grant cycle. The workshop will be held February 23, 2017, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the community room of the Rocky Outdoor Gear Store in Nelsonville, Ohio. Representatives from the organizations […]
Read MoreAthens County Foundation Inducts New Board Members
Athens County Foundation Inducts New Board Members
At the FY 2016 Annual Meeting held on January 25, 2017, the members of the Athens County Foundation elected three new members to the Board of Directors. Otis Crockron, Jr. relocated to Athens, Ohio in 1986 for the purpose of attending Ohio University; however, he fell in […]
Read MoreFoundations award $90,000 to Regional Foodbank
Foundations award $90,000 to Regional Foodbank
Pictured from left to right: Susan Beaudry – Director of Programs, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, Sister Molly Bauer – Program Officer, Sister’s Health Foundation, Katie Schmitzer – Director, Southeastern Ohio Foodbank, Jesse Stock – Program Director, Athens Foundation, Micah Covert – Marketing & Development Director, Athens Foundation. Photo credit – Laura Alloway. Athens, Oh, […]
Read MoreNominate the 2017 Woman of the Year!
Nominate the 2017 Woman of the Year!
The Women’s Fund of the Athens County Foundation announce they are accepting nominations for the 2017 Woman of the Year. Nominations are due by March 3, 2017, when the Advisory Board of the Women’s Fund will consider all nominees. The 2017 Woman of the Year will be announced at the annual Spring Luncheon held on April […]
Read MoreApply for the Athens County Foundation Spring Grants
Apply for the Athens County Foundation Spring Grants
The Athens County Foundation is accepting grants for the Spring 2017 Cycle. The deadline for submission of full applications is Wednesday, March 15th, 2017. Applications are now available for community projects that benefit: Arts Culture Humanities Education Recreational Environmental Affairs Any non-profit or tax-exempt organization in Athens County is eligible to apply. Click the link […]
Read More2016 Athens County Report Published
2016 Athens County Report Published
Six years ago, The Athens Foundation commissioned a report on the state of Athens County. This snapshot informed much of our work as well as that of other nonprofits, churches, and governments in Athens County. This report is an attempt to look at our community today, and we anticipate it will inform and direct the […]
Read MoreAthens County Foundation Offices Closed February 20, 2017.
Athens County Foundation Offices Closed February 20, 2017.
In observance of President’s Day, the Athens County Foundation will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017.
Read MoreAttend our Annual Leadership Workshop at Eclipse
Attend our Annual Leadership Workshop at Eclipse
Please join us and fellow Leadership Athens Alumni for a day of learning and re-connecting for personal and professional growth. This year’s workshop includes both a hands-on workshop on Diversity, Inclusion and Bias as well as an exploration of Innovative Leadership. A delicious lunch allows for plenty of time to connect with alumni and new […]
Read MoreArt of Hosting Training coming to Athens County
Art of Hosting Training coming to Athens County
How do we build our leadership together for genuine collaboration and community benefit? The Athens Foundation invites you to the first Art of Hosting Training in Athens County Hosting Conversations | Embodying Change What is the Art of Hosting? An Opportunity to participate in a training geared toward understanding the connection between personal and community […]
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