REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! BetterTogetherWV When philanthropy partners with the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, communities see better opportunities and progress.  To put forward a positive focus for West Virginia’s future, philanthropy wants to learn, promote, and advance collaborative efforts that strengthen our individual work and impact.                 […]

The West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards are the state’s premiere awards recognizing the philanthropic efforts of private individuals, collaborative projects in communities and regions, professional leaders of foundations and corporate giving programs. For 2019, we are launching a fourth award and that is the new Corporate Responsibility Leader Spirit of Philanthropy Award to recognize […]

How does an individual, a team, a board of directors, or an entire organization lead to fulfill its values and goals?  The most effective organizations lead by being rooted in their shared values.  In 2017, Philanthropy West Virginia adopted six defined values for its work and mission fulfillment.  These values include: Inclusion, Leadership, Collaboration, Lifelong […]

As West Virginia’s leading voice and a premiere resource for philanthropy, Philanthropy West Virginia is committed to helping its members fulfill their charitable goals. It does so by providing opportunities for trustees and staff to network, build skills, enhance knowledge and demonstrate leadership. Philanthropy WV is the forum for funders to exchange information, discuss common […]

Philanthropy West Virginia is leading voice and premiere resource for Members of Philanthropy West Virginia are at the heart of philanthropy.  Their work reaches into issues related to poverty, illiteracy, homelessness, arts and culture, the environment and much, much more. This work is challenging and changing. Grantmakers must set priorities, be responsive, reach smart decisions, meet strategic […]

From Washington, D.C. to Charleston, West Virginia, Philanthropy West Virginia advocates for effective government that advances the work of philanthropy and nonprofits in serving West Virginia’s citizens. Philanthropy WV is assisted by its Public Policy & Advocacy Committee in partnership with the WV Nonprofit Association that includes members from both organizations. If you’d like to […]

Join us for this day and a half workshop in Charleston, WV on December 12th-13th! Whether you are new to grantmaking or just want to hone your skills you won’t want to miss out on this exciting program where you will learn about: Philanthropic Landscape – get to know one another and put your foundation or […]

Trust-Based Philanthropy: An Approach Trust-Based Philanthropy reimagines traditional funder-grantee relationships by addressing the inherent power imbalances that exist between foundations and nonprofits.  Infused by core values of equity, humility, transparency, curiosity, and collaboration, Trust-Based Philanthropy envisions a world in which funders authentically partner with grantees in a spirit of service. A trust-based approach relies on […]