Lessons in Leadership and Learning
Lessons in Leadership and Learning
In the early hours of a late July morning Program Director Dani Esperanza and Manager of Operations and Special Projects Shayne Lopez embarked on a 350 mile road trip to attend the 2023 Association of Leadership Programs Conference. Beyond the miles traveled, this expedition wove together a tapestry of experiences, learning opportunities, and personal […]
Read MoreYouth Leadership Workshop Success!
Youth Leadership Workshop Success!
2023 LACY Summer Cohort Left to Right: Timmy Chesser, Parker Handley, Emily Parsons, Annabelle Lachman, Claire Abraham, Ian Buswell, Ryan Everhart, Felix Wolf, Leland Thacker, Dani Esperanza, program director. Accessibility note: all links open in new browser tab Youth Leadership Workshop Success! In the middle of June, the Athens County Foundation (ACF) hosted a summer […]
Read MoreLeadership Athens County Graduation
Leadership Athens County Graduation
On Thursday, May 18, the 2022-23 Leadership Athens County cohort graduated. Twenty-one leaders learned, networked, and connected throughout the year. We are grateful for their commitment to leadership and service. This year’s graduates are: Amy Sheridan, Chelsea Clark-Besic, Devon Morrow, Grant DeLancey, Hans Beutner, Jasmin Facun, Jennifer Parks, Jerry Swackhamer, Katherine Ann Jordan, Laura Stewart, […]
Read MoreLeadership Athens County Youth Summer Workshop
Leadership Athens County Youth Summer Workshop
UPDATE: This opportunity is now open to ALL high-school aged folks in Athens County. Attention rising sophomores and juniors in Athens County! If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership skills and make a difference in your community, we have an exciting program for you. The Athens County Foundation, in partnership with the […]
Read MoreWelcome to our New Donation Portal!
Welcome to our New Donation Portal!
We are pleased to announce that our new Donation portal is now Live! *happy dance* We are excited to launch this new donation system that will help streamline our accounting process and data management process. We hope you like the new system as much as we do! Getting to the New Donation Portal Look […]
Read MoreNonprofit Capacity Building Grants
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
Athens County Foundation Announces Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program A new grant opportunity supports capacity development for nonprofits serving Athens County! The Athens County Foundation (ACF) has a rich history of supporting the community and the local nonprofit ecosystem through grantmaking, strategic engagements, and leadership development. Throughout the pandemic, nonprofits faced a surge in […]
Read MoreAppalachian Community Grant Program Award
Appalachian Community Grant Program Award
$2 million community-focused renovations to The Athens Armory will support business growth, remote working, leadership development, nonprofit support services Athens, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted announced the first-round recipients of the Appalachian Community Grant Program, which includes the planned renovations of The Athens Armory. The Athens Armory project […]
Read MoreNow Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards: Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year
Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards: Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year
Athens County Foundation now accepting nominations for annual awards: Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year The Athens County Foundation is accepting nominations for the Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year awards. These annual awards recognize contributions and leadership from those who are making a difference here in […]
Read MoreA Celebration of Community 2023
A Celebration of Community 2023
The Athens County Foundation and our partners, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, Sisters Health Foundation, and the Rocky Community Improvement Fund, invite you to join us in celebrating our community! We hope to see you at Stuart’s Opera House on March 28 from 5 to 7 PM for a night of celebration. Refreshments […]
Read MoreRCIF Spring 2023 Cycle is Now Open
RCIF Spring 2023 Cycle is Now Open
Rocky Community Improvement Fund and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville Announce Spring 2023 Grant Cycle NELSONVILLE, Ohio (February 16, 2023) – The Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN) are now accepting applications for their spring 2023 grant cycle. The deadline for submissions is April 14, […]
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