Knowledge, Resources & Connections for Funders Across West Virginia
For funders seeking to incorporate an equity lens throughout their work (and not just their grantmaking), there are many opportunities to shift internal operations towards more equitable and values-aligned practices. Yet while many families recognize the desire to make these shifts, they need further guidance around the specific decisions and considerations that will advance their …
Join us for the Scholarship Managers Spring 2023 Roundtable. Designed for CEOs, program staff, and board members who manage and award scholarships, we will discuss the current scholarship cycle, troubleshoot challenges with your peers, and discuss issues the group has identified for our collective work this year. Jess Puglisi-Sanders, Program Officer for the Community Foundation …
Join us March 7, 20223 from 10:00 – 11 AM on Zoom for a meeting of the Education Affinity Group (EAG). Led by Chairperson Stephanie Hyre, the meeting will also include updates from updates from Lori Dubrawka, (Executive Director of the Appalachian Reader Center; Liz Hofreuter, head of Wheeling Country Day School and Chris Treadway, …
Education Affinity Group (EAG) Spring 2023 Meeting Read More »
Join Philanthropy West Virginia and philanthropy leaders across the country for Foundations on the Hill, the premier public policy event for the philanthropic sector. Each year, the philanthropic sector has demonstrated that when we speak to Congress with a unified voice, we can make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. At FOTH, we come …
Curious about giving circles and how the model can help your organization increase community engagement, diversify your donor base, create close connections with local, grassroots nonprofits, and embed your organization’s mission further into the community? Join us for a special webinar, Giving Circles: A Powerful Path to Community Impact at Your Institution with our friends at Philanthropy …
Giving Circles: A Powerful Path to Community Impact at Your Institution Read More »
Philanthropy West Virginia will hold it’s Annual Conference Oct 3-4 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. We are excited to see our members there, so please save the date! We will have more details about the agenda and registration in the coming weeks. We will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2023, and we hope …
Save The Date – Philanthropy WV’s Annual Conference is October 3-4, 2023 Read More »
Philanthropy West Virginia has elected three new members and two returning members to serve on our Board of Directors for the term years 2023-2026. “We welcome our new board members, who bring a variety of experiences and expertise to the board,” said incoming Board Chair Marian Clowes. “We have an exciting year ahead, as we …
Philanthropy West Virginia Elects Five Board Members For 2023 Read More »
After a competitive nationwide search, Philanthropy West Virginia is proud to announce the hiring of its new President and CEO, Jennie Smith-Peers. Jennie comes to us from Iona Senior Services in Washington, D.C. where she has served as the Director of Development and Communications for the past five years. Prior to that, Ms. Smith-Peers was …
May 11, 2022 – Bill Woodrum has been named Senior Program Officer at the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation where he will lead community and economic development initiatives in West Virginia. He was congratulated by the Chair of the Benedum Board of Trustees, Lloyd Jackson, who said, “Bill is coming to Benedum with the right background …
Benedum Announces Bill Woodrum as Senior Program Officer Read More »
Search commences for next Philanthropy WV President & CEO Contact: Adam Sanders, Board Chair – 304.264.4048 or Chad Matlick, Director of Operations – 304.517.1450 or chad@philanthropywv.org Philanthropy West Virginia’s Board of Directors Chair Adam Sanders announced the news of the planned departure of its long-time President & Chief Executive Officer, Paul D. Daugherty this summer. …
Philanthropy WV recognizes Daugherty upon news of national appointment Read More »