Author Archives: aaronvick40

Over the past week and a half, HSC has experienced an incredibly difficult time as our Executive Director and his family suffered a tragedy. Despite the uncertainty, shifting responsibilities, and the weight of navigating such difficult emotions, I have been … Continue reading →

More than halfway through the fellowship! Early in the week, HSC submitted a comment to the federal Office of Management and Budget signed by more than 80 members. I helped our Executive Director compile the names and titles of CEOs, … Continue reading →

Much of my time this week was spent laying the groundwork for future initiatives, whether through research, planning, or creating tools that will strengthen partnerships and expand opportunities for our members. I started the week by attending a webinar on … Continue reading →

It was a hot one last week, and much of my time was spent exploring grant writing and operations at the Human Service Chamber. While these functions may not always be visible to the public, I learned that they are … Continue reading →

Reflecting on this week, I continue to be amazed by the diversity of work taking place within the Human Service Chamber. On Monday, we visited See Brilliance and sat down with its founder, Dr. Nathan Harris. Since launching the organization … Continue reading →

One of the biggest projects I worked on this past week was helping update the Human Service Chamber’s Board Interest Application and Board Interest Spreadsheet. The Board Interest Application serves as a bridge between community members interested in nonprofit leadership … Continue reading →

One of the highlights of my week was working alongside our Director of Operations and Member Experience on the Human Service Chamber’s 2026 State of the Sector Survey. We send this survey to our 250+ nonprofit members, and I had … Continue reading →

My first week as a Summer Fellow with The Columbus Foundation, placed at the Human Service Chamber (HSC) of Franklin County, was filled with learning, connection, and exciting opportunities to contribute. The week began with orientation alongside the other Summer … Continue reading →