strengths + strengths
Strengths+Strengths is a special initiative designed to provide nonprofit organizations throughout Athens County with access to professional resources, expert insights, and leading best practices. The goal is to help those who do good do even better. Every organization has strengths and has opportunities to build on those strengths. This program listens to what organizations say they need to get to where they want to go and makes those resources available at no fee. Ultimately, by supporting nonprofit organizations and social sector leaders, we are building the strengths of our county and advancing important mission work in the region.
Strengths+ Strengths 2025 is brought to you by the Athens County Foundation and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation.
upcoming workshops
Grant Writing 101
Join the Voinovich School's Director of Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Faith Knutsen to enhance your grant writing skills and boost your nonprofit's funding success. This session will focus on the entire writing process, from crafting compelling narratives to structuring budgets effectively. Participants will engage in hands-on small group work, allowing for personalized feedback and collaborative learning. We will also review current and active grant solicitations at the local, state, and federal levels, providing insights into the latest funding opportunities.
Lunch provided | Cost: Free
Location: Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St. Nelsonville, OH
Board Leadership 101
Join the executive director of Nonprofits LEAD, Shannan Schtopp in this interactive introduction to nonprofit board service designed for current and prospective board members, executive officers, and staff. Participants will explore the 10 core roles and responsibilities of a board, the three key legal duties, and best practices for governance, planning, financial oversight, and community engagement. The session emphasizes building competent, ethical, and effective boards that enhance an organization’s mission, credibility, and public standing, while giving participants tools and confidence to be active, informed, and impactful leaders.
Lunch provided | Cost: Free
Location: TBA
upcoming events
Athens County Nonprofit Staff Retreat
Take a day to recharge, connect, and collaborate with fellow nonprofit professionals. This retreat is designed to restore individual capacity, strengthen networks, and spark creative solutions for our community’s challenges.
Choose your own self-care sessions—movement, guided conversation, art making, or healing touch—then join interactive team-building activities and thoughtful discussions on burnout, boundaries, and collective possibilities.
This is open to staff members of nonprofits located in or serving Athens County (limit 2 per organization)
Lunch included | Cost: Free
Location: Athens Armory 1 Armory St., Athens, OH
Nonprofit Workshops
More information regarding 2025 workshops is coming soon.
