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. You may check out past honorees HERE! Join us November 13th at 3:00 p.m. for the 2020 WV Spirit of Philanthropy Awards. In a […]

In many communities, COVID-19 has created new challenges for stakeholders interested in addressing the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Crisis. The pandemic has increased risk factors like job loss, stress, and isolation, while requiring new and innovative methods to safely provide treatment and support. This session will highlight the different resources offered by government agencies that can […]

NOW APPROVED FOR 15.5 CPE CREDITS CLE CREDITS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! Please join us virtually for the 2020 Annual Conference the week of November 9th – 13th. Registration is NOW open!  As a state, Appalachian region, and rural communities, we are grappling with multiple layers of challenges and inequities amid the pandemic, economic downturn, […]

Philanthropy WV has created this resource center providing extensive best practices, relief fund information, and how to mobilize a strong collaborative approach for WV’s citizens and communities.  All of our programs through July have been converted to virtual formats and you can find updates on our events page. We are hosting monthly COVID-19 update webinars. […]

Mark your calendars for the next virtual meeting of the Education Affinity Group, November 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that we will be joined by guest speaker Justin Barra of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative! More information will be added here as the agenda is determined. Email info@philanthropywv.org to register!

Please mark your calendar for our next webinar on philanthropy’s response to COVID-19, November 19th from 2:15 to 3:30. We will be hearing about efforts to provide rent and utility relief around the state, with guest speakers from the WV 211, the United Way of Central West Virginia and the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. If […]

Philanthropy WV is excited to be partnering with the Council on Foundations, welcoming Kevin van Bronkhorst as he walks you through the most frequently asked questions and gives an update on the accreditation process.  This program will answer your questions about the Community Foundation National Standards accreditation process!  The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Accreditation Program […]

When rural communities collaborate, they accomplish BIG things!! Philanthropy West Virginia’s cross-sector collaboration on education receives national investment “Today proves that we do better when we work together as West Virginians, rural communities, and across all sectors to better student success,” shared Paul D. Daugherty, president & CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia during this morning’s […]

WEST VIRGINIA (05/08/2020) – Take 5 to Give 5 Statewide Giving Day, on May 5, 2020, raises over half a million dollars from donations and match funds for short-term and long-term relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of donors contributed a total of $505,000 on the giving day to charitable relief funds statewide responding to […]