[Workshop] Navigating Human Resource Management

Shayne Lopez • April 1, 2024

Navigating Nonprofit Human Resource Management

April 23, 2024
2-4 PM
Nelsonville Public Library (Big Meeting Room)
95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OH 45764

Navigating Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within nonprofit organizations
demands a delicate balance between advancing mission-driven objectives and effectively managing human capital. It’s imperative for organizational leaders to acquaint themselves with contemporary best practices and understand their alignment with the organization’s overarching mission, vision, and values.

Important key practices include strategic recruitment and retention efforts, robust
performance management frameworks with a focus on constructive feedback, fostering
transparent and trustworthy communication channels, prioritizing continuous training and development initiatives, and adhering to regulatory compliance and legal obligations.

Moreover, conducting annual audits of HR-related practices emerges as a pivotal measure to ensure ongoing compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational aspirations. This workshop can aid you in achieving this equilibrium, offering insights and strategies to address crucial aspects associated with employee management.

Workshop Highlights:

    • Top human resource-related practices to audit annually to help you ensure compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.   
    • Key strategies that balance the organization’s mission-driven objectives with effective management of human capital.  
    • Trusted sources on where to find the best, most current answers to your HR related questions.  

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for nonprofit professionals including:

    • Executive Directors and CEOs
    • Program Managers
    • Volunteer Coordinators
    • Anyone within the nonprofit sector who is interested in expanding their knowledge about Nonprofit HR Management

Each organization may send up to two individuals.

About Nancy Crist

Nancy is a seasoned Human Resource generalist with over 35 years of “people” experience. Her expertise lies in various areas including:  

  • Identifying organizational strategies and development plans.  
  • Facilitating change management processes.  
  • Providing leadership training.  
  • Conducting team facilitation sessions.  
  • Designing customized training programs tailored to organizational needs.  

Throughout her career, Nancy has worked to assist organizations in recognizing opportunities for value addition. She excels in aligning goals and objectives with actionable strategies, as well as devising metrics to measure and enhance performance effectively.  

Nancy’s professional journey includes senior leadership roles at organizations such as Ohio University, Rocky Brands, Inc., Ed Map, Inc., and Stirling Ultracold, Inc. Additionally, she has founded her own HR consulting firm and has contributed her expertise as a college-level instructor.  

In addition to her professional achievements, Nancy has actively engaged in community service through board positions and volunteer work with organizations such as Central Ohio March of Dimes, Athens County Habitat for Humanity, CASA/GAL for Athens County, and Rural Action, Inc.  

Originally from Iowa, Nancy has made Athens her home since 1994, where she resides with her husband.  

 

This workshop is part of the Strengths+Strengths Workshop Series.

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 2024 is brought to you by the Athens County Foundation and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations of Nelsonville.

Emily Prince is ACF's New Communications and Engagement Manager

By Shayne Lopez • December 4, 2025
The Athens County Foundation is excited to welcome Emily Prince as our new Communications and Engagement Manager. With a background rooted in arts leadership, nonprofit service, and collaborative storytelling, Emily brings a dynamic and deeply community-centered approach to her new role. Emily’s professional journey has included roles such as Operations Director at Stuart’s Opera House, Training and Activation Director for Air Collaborative, and Program Specialist at Arts West. She has also served as Education and Development Director at Stuart’s Opera House, contributing to the growth and sustainability of arts and cultural programming in the region. "I am over the moon and honored to be creating this new role at the Athens County Foundation,” Prince said. “After having been involved with the Foundation one way or another since I participated in the inaugural class of Leadership Athens County, it feels like coming home." Her earlier career began in New York where she worked as a producer, stage manager, actor, director, casting director, and dramaturge. These diverse roles helped shape her belief in the importance of story, creativity, and collaboration as tools for change. Since returning to Athens County in 2005, Emily has continued to lead with heart and vision—graduating from the inaugural Leadership Athens County class, co-chairing its alumni network, and serving on numerous boards, including the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education and the Nelsonville Rotary Club. Emily lives on a farm in Athens County with her husband and sons, where she enjoys crafting, writing, and supporting creative projects that enrich local life. “Emily brings more than communications experience; she brings a way of working that reflects our values of courage, inclusion, trust, collaboration, and hope,” said Kerry Pigman, Executive Director. “Her approach will help deepen relationships, build stronger community ties, and engage more people in more places across Athens County.” From the stages of New York to the heart of Appalachia, Emily has used her voice to lift up others and create spaces where ideas and people thrive. She brings a deep belief in the power of connection, and we’re excited for her to help us engage more people in more places across Athens County. Through storytelling, creative outreach, and authentic collaboration, Emily will help share the incredible voices of our region and strengthen the bonds that move us forward together. In her role at ACF, Emily will lead communications and outreach strategies that align with the Foundation’s mission to build on the strengths of our community, advancing participation and collaboration to address longstanding challenges and pursue extraordinary opportunities. We’re honored to have Emily join the ACF team and look forward to the impact she will make through her storytelling, engagement, and leadership.

Athens Armory opens as new home to Athens County Foundation and BlueDot Coworking

By Mary Reed • October 2, 2025
September 30 open house draws stakeholders and community members alike.
Map of the U.S. with blue dots representing 2025 Civic Hub Grantee locations, sponsored by the Trust for Civic Life.

Athens County Foundation Recognized as One of 26 Civic Hubs Nationwide

September 26, 2025
Big Announcement: Athens County Foundation Receives National Recognition