Contact: Paul D. Daugherty, President & CEO, 304.692.9883 (M) or 304.517.1450 (O) or paul@philanthropywv.org [Photo Caption: 2019 Spirit of Philanthropy Award Winners (l-r) – CJ Kaiser, Sheri Ryder, Huntington ABC Collaborative – Janell Ray, Dominion Energy’s Christine Mitchell, Jean Ray, and Tamara Mullins.] For the thirteenth year, Philanthropy West Virginia presented the Mountain State’s most […]

Please note that this event has been postponed until after the New Year, the new dates will be announced soon! Click to check out the AGENDA! 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 […]

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 […]

Please note that this event has been postponed until after the New Year, the new dates will be announced soon! Click to check out the AGENDA! 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 […]

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 […]

Philanthropy West Virginia & West Virginia Nonprofit Association will host its Annual Public Policy Institute at the West Virginia State Capitol on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Check-in will be open at 10:00 a.m. This landmark event is at the WV State Capitol, in the WV House of Delegates’ Government […]

Fourth Entry Points: Philanthropy’s Response to the Substance Use Disorder Crisis Program REGISTER by emailing:  info@philanthropywv.org This is free to Philanthropy WV members and $30.00 for non-members. What role does the philanthropic sector play in engaging local and state government to address the substance use disorder crisis? For philanthropy to have a tremendous impact in […]