2018 Spirit of Philanthropy Award Nominations are almost OPEN! Each year, Philanthropy WV celebrates exceptional philanthropic work in West Virginia. The Staff Leadership, Volunteer Leadership, and Critical Impact awards go to those who have positively changed the lives and communities of the Mountain State. The Award Descriptions The Critical Impact Award celebrates local grantmaking, big and […]

Join us as we welcome David Grant as the presenter for the 3rd in Philanthropy WV’s 2018 Webinar Series.  David is the former president and CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Morristown, NJ, where he was responsible for development and evaluation of programs in the foundation’s major areas of giving (Arts, Education, and […]

Philanthropy WV would like to welcome Dr. Steve Paine, WV State Superintendent of Schools, Chancellor Tucker of the WV Community & Technical College System, and others  to the 3rd Quarterly EAG meeting where they will discuss the State of WV Education.  Please join us on Thrusday, August 16th from 2 PM- 4 PM in Central […]

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: […]