Clinton County Foundation

06/01/2026

🚨Attention Clinton County!
HealthFirst for Clinton County will continue its focus on individual and community health and wellness during its next grant cycle. Based on the 2025 Clinton County Community Health Needs Assessment, HealthFirst will consider funding for initiatives that have a health priority and/or focus:

😊Mental health
🥕Nutrition and/or diet
🚴Physical activity and/or exercise

The first step in the two-step process is to submit a letter of intent describing the project. An application of a letter of intent may be made through the Clinton County Foundation Grant Portal from June 1 to July 15.

Learn more and apply here: https://clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/health-first-fall-grant-cycle-opens-june-1-2026/

05/29/2026

We're ! The Clinton County Foundation is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to oversee our grants and scholarship programs. This role serves as a key point of contact for grant and scholarship applicants and recipients, providing excellent customer service while managing program information and application databases throughout a variety of grant cycles each year. This position became available through an internal promotion, and the previous Program Manager will be available to help train and support the successful candidate during the transition.

The Program Manager works closely with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and contract bookkeeper (Evermore Financial) as part of a collaborative team structure. In this role, the PM manages the day-to-day operations of the Foundation’s grants and scholarship programs, including application intake, processing, grantee communications, and portal management. The CFO provides oversight related to compliance, financial quality assurance, and board-level reporting.

Interested? To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to: Mark Kraus, Executive Director at [email protected]

👉Complete job description and details here: https://clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/the-clinton-county-foundation-seeks-a-full-time-program-manager/

05/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating Lynn Deatherage on being promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the Clinton County Foundation. Lynn has over 30 years of experience in accounting and management acquired primarily through working for Krug International, Modern Technologies, and Settlemyre Seed Company.

With Lynn's promotion, we are seeking a replacement for the program manager role. Learn more and apply here: https://clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/the-clinton-county-foundation-seeks-a-full-time-program-manager

05/26/2026

Meet the board! A Wilmington College Professor since 2005, Russ has taught a wide range of undergraduate math and physics courses as well as global issues and honors courses. While he has taught primarily on Wilmington College’s main campus, he has also taught courses at both its Cincinnati branch campus and in its Prison Education Program.

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the brave heroes who are gone but not forgotten.

05/20/2026

We are proud to support the work our friends at the Clinton County Trails Coalition do to keep our trails a vital part of a healthy community.🚴

May is National Bike Month! So dust off your bike, fill your tires, pop on a helmet and hit the trails.

Find the perfect trail near you at clintoncountytrails.org

05/20/2026

🎓🏅 Tonight at the Wilmington High School Awards Ceremony, the Rick Moyer Legacy Foundation was proud to present this year’s $1,000 scholarship to Haley Blackburn.

Haley’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to her future made her a deserving recipient of this year’s award, and we are honored to support her as she begins her next chapter.

Congratulations, Haley! We wish you the very best in all of your future endeavors and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.

💙 In honor of Rick Moyer’s legacy, we remain committed to supporting and investing in the future of our community’s youth.

05/19/2026

Meet the board! In May 2020, Joe retired as President and CEO of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) and now serves as their Chairman of the Board of Directors. Joe joined ABX Air in 1980 as an Accounting Manager and moved up in the company to become CEO of ATSG in 2003.

05/14/2026

Looking to advance your career or continue your education? This $1,000 scholarship supports adults pursuing additional degree work or certifications in:

🚓 Law enforcement or first responder careers
⚖️ Criminal justice
🌾 Agriculture
📚 History
🏅 Sports management

Applicants should have ties to Clinton County, Ohio, either as residents or prospective employees within the county.

Take the next step toward your goals and apply today at the news section on our website.

05/12/2026

Meet the board! Rose is a retired executive with over 20 years of experience in leading operational improvement, process optimization, and organizational renewal within mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures across diverse industries. Rose has delivered value in complex environments, is recognized for her independent thinking, analytical problem-solving skills, and ability to translate business objectives into actionable strategies.