REGISTRATION is now open! We’re gearing up for a dynamic program serving community foundations, public grantmaking foundations, United Ways, and other community philanthropic leaders.  This year’s program will be on June 12-13, 2018 in Morgantown, WV at the WVU Media Innovation Center and lodging at the new Holiday Inn Hotel.  The program plans will include: […]

                                    How can philanthropy help build stronger, more prosperous communities? Philanthropy can play an important and action-changing role in community and economic development. But figuring out how best to act – and what gaps to fill – takes […]

  Philanthropy WV is offering 6 all member webinars in 2018!  These webinars are free to all members and $30 for non-members.  Please follow the links below for additional information on each webinar. Webinar 1: We Love Our Members Webinar 2: Dispelling the myths of Economic Development Grantmaking – Presented by Mary Hunt and Suzanne Friday […]

SAVE THE DATE When: November 7-8, 2018 Where: 4 Points by Sheraton Charleston, WV more information coming soon

 “Get on the Map” with Philanthropy WV Philanthropy WV is working with “Get on the Map” to create a private data mapping tool exclusively for Philanthropy WV members. This members-only tool is designed to help funders see what issues and organizations are being funded throughout the state of West Virginia. The mapping tool will display […]

Landis Memorial Endowment benefits  WV’s Spirit of Philanthropy In July, Philanthropy WV was deeply saddened by the passing of long-time board member and philanthropy leader, Susan Stevenson Landis, of Beckley, WV.  She valiantly led the Beckley Area Foundation as an early board member and then its longtime Executive Director as well as served on state […]

Four philanthropy leaders from across West Virginia have been elected to serve as the board leadership team for Philanthropy West Virginia in 2018. The board leadership team started serving January 1, 2018.  The newly elected board officers include: Board Chair – Susie Nelson, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Board Vice-Chair: […]