Leadership
Leadership in Pickaway County, or any county, city, or town, comes from many places. The impact of civic leadership is longer lasting because these citizens – leaders are stewards of their communities. They set and maintain a tone of ethics and values for a community. More importantly, they cultivate new leadership in an effort to make sure that the cycle continues with the next generation.
As the cliché goes, “some leaders are born, others are made.” Leadership for Tomorrow Fund is dedicated to nurturing tomorrow’s leaders so they are comfortable in decision-making roles. This ultimately means they will help chart a course for Pickaway County’s future success.
Leadership Fellows Application
We will release the Leadership Fellows application in April 2026, with a submission deadline of August 1, 2026. We will hold interviews August 25, 26 & 27.
We highly encourage anyone interested to contact a board member or a Pickaway Fellow to discuss their interest. Call the PCCF office at 740‑477‑6207, and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.
Let us invest in your future! Complete a Leadership Fellows application for the 2024-2025 program.
Leadership Fellows
The goal of the Pickaway Leadership Fellow Program is to prepare the next generation of ascribed, appointed, and elected leaders for Pickaway County.
About the Program
The Leadership for Tomorrow Advisory Committee convenes a class every two years in an effort to prepare people for elected and appointed leadership in Pickaway County – Pickaway Fellows.
Through a diverse, county-wide strategic planning process in 2011, participants identified the need for appointed and elected leaders to understand the interrelationships of social, economic, political, and environmental institutions and organizations. The takeaway idea was Pickaway County needed to invest in the next generation of leaders to keep this county viable and a desirable place to live.
Pickaway Fellows is funded by donors and supported through the Pickaway County Community Foundation. Multiple sessions (in-county and two travel sessions to Columbus and Washington DC) will be held between October 2026 and April 2027.
This program is NOT a series of lectures or classes. It is designed as an “executive leadership” curriculum. The sessions are interactive, collaborative, and experiential. As a participant, engagement is key to a successful experience for the participant and other class members.
2026 Leadership Fellow Schedule
| Date | Session Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Oct 1–2, 2026 | Pickaway Fellows Intro / Introduction to Pickaway County: Why Leadership and Why Now? |
| Oct 30 | On The Bus |
| Nov 13 | Boardsmanship: The Graduate Course |
| Dec 4 | Philanthropy: Investment in Pickaway County |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Diversity: What Does it Mean for Pickaway County? |
| Feb 9–10 | State Government: Working for Pickaway County |
| Feb 26 | History & Growth: Economics & Where We Are Going |
| Mar 12 | Surviving in the Public Eye |
| Apr 9 | Bringing It All Together |
| Apr 25–28 | Washington DC: National Issues, Local Impact |
The Leadership Advisory Committee members bring a diversity of professional experience, service contributions, political philosophy, and longevity in the county to plan and implement this program. However, all members of the advisory committee share the belief that the next generation of leaders for this county needs to be identified, nurtured, and promoted to keep Pickaway County a desirable place for businesses and families.
Some of the subject matter discussed:
- Pickaway County: A Different Perspective
- On the Bus: History, Geography, Economics, and Politics
- Economics: Past, Present, and Future
- Philanthropy: Time, Talent, and Treasure
- Boardsmanship: The Graduate Course
- Pickaway Populations
- Columbus: State Government Interactions
- Surviving In The Public Eye
- Bringing It All Together
- Washington, DC: National Issues, Local Impact
Donate today to support our programs
Leadership Fund for Tomorrow
Support programs and projects that address the strategic development of community and youth leadership in Pickaway County.
Youth Advisory Council Grant Making Fund
Development of a Youth Advisory Committee: a group of young people dedicated to effective grantmaking, fund development, and philanthropy. Includes funds for the grants made by YAC.
Youth Advisory Council Operations Fund
Expenses accrued by the Youth Advisory Council.
