Osborne Meese Academy 2025

The Osborne Meese Academy (OMA) is a training program designed to enhance the capacity of your nonprofit organization.  The Osborne Meese Academy was established in response to a community need to build capacity, serve as an informational resource, and act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration among nonprofit organizations. The learning series is named after Osborne Meese, who is considered the founding father of the Richland County Foundation.                

2025 Format

• Professional nonprofit consultants have been scheduled to provide one-on-one support for nonprofit organizations on the topics you find most important to your organization.
  
  
• Sessions are available: 8-10am, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm
  
  
• Richland County Foundation will provide space in our boardroom for you to meet with the consultant during a two-hour session.
  
  
• Registered nonprofits will be responsible for paying $100 per session; RCF will cover the remaining costs of the consultant's professional fees.

Let's Build Organizational Capacity!

1. Look at the list of consultants below; pick a consultant(s) you think can help your organization!
   
   
2. Register for each consultant session using the Register button below. 
   
   
3. Finalize registration by completing payment. You can pay online using the Pay button below, or by sending a check to the Richland County Foundation.
   
   
4. Prepare some thoughts and questions to share with the consultant!

September 9, 2025
Colleen Cook | Marketing  

Colleen is a strategist who stands at the intersection of digital marketing and nonprofit leadership. She has a knack for shedding light on complex organizational problems and leading organizations to strategies that will accomplish their goals despite constraints. Topics to consider for consulting: business strategy/problem solving, marketing strategy, fundraising strategy, leveraging digital data, brand, and brand storytelling.

October 23, 2025
Debra Weaver | Management & Strategy

Debra has over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and strategy, with specializations in optimizing operations, developing sustainable funding models, and enhancing impact measurement practices. Leaders can expect to learn how to combine data-driven insights with practical, actionable strategies tailored to the organization's needs.

November 18, 2025
Jennifer Blue | Organizational & Leadership Coach

Jennifer is a seasoned organizational consultant and leadership coach, specializing in addressing the unique challenges faced by nonprofits. Leaders can expect to tackle pressing issues, whether it's team alignment, cultural transformation, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Jennifer's expertise will help uncover blind spots, leverage strengths, and develop strategies to overcome obstacles ranging from staff engagement to operational efficiency to board relations.

December 11, 2025
Lori Overmyer | Fundraising & Development

Lori has over 35 years of professional fundraising experience with a focus on arts, social, and human service organizations. She has acquired expertise in implementing annual and capital fundraising plans, strategic analysis, major donor solicitation, and establishing developmental procedures to maximize effective operations and communications.