UPDATE: I have received details on the plans for Susan Landis’ funeral. It will be this Wednesday, July 19th – 1 PM at the Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 So. Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV. As I have received requests from folks, I also wanted to share plans for memorial contributions for Susan. Gifts in memory of Susan Stevenson Landis can be made to the Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St […]
Welcome to 2017 Give2WV Day: Loving and investing in our citizens, communities and state to improve the quality of life is at the heart of #Give2WVDay. The 2017 Give2WV Day is for community foundations partnering with local nonprofits as a 24 Hour giving campaign on May 2, 2017 which includes the following communities and campaigns (click on graphics): To learn more […]
Philanthropy WV & WVNPA’s 3rd Annual Joint Policy Institute January 26, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Critical Partnerships for West Virginia’s Future With the historic transition of executive and legislative leadership in West Virginia, it is critical, now more than ever, that nonprofits and foundations come together to establish relationships with the new leadership […]
It has been a divisive series of weeks and months with this year’s election. No matter what is your side of the political spectrum our environment is constantly changing. This year’s election is another example of the importance of staying engaged with our local, state, and federal government officials. As philanthropy and the civic sector, […]
November 13 – 19, 2016 marks Community Foundations Week in WV. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has officially proclaimed the week and many events are being hosted by local community foundations. Check out the media release and events being hosted by CLICKING HERE!
During the 2016 Annual Conference, USDA leaders joined Philanthropy WV and WV Nonprofit Association leadership to announce a three-year $250K investment supporting nonprofit and philanthropic capacity building in 5 WV counties. This is a grant from the USDA’s Rural Community Development Initiative Grant program. Check out the announcement details by CLICKING HERE!
West Virginia’s Private and Family Foundations, Corporate Foundations/Giving Programs, and Community Foundations will be descending on Huntington this October. Philanthropy West Virginia’s biggest event of the year, the 2016 Annual Conference, is right around the corner! For the full news release CLICK HERE
JOIN US 2016 Spring Regional Meeting Agenda HERE The Spring Regional Meetings serve to bring all Philanthropy WV members together for an in-person networking, educational, & update program in your part of the state. Why is this a GREAT opportunity? You’ll be able to connect with the board members, staff and donors of the private, […]
Governor signs SB293 Media Release The Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) was established in West Virginia in 1996 to encourage charitable giving to local nonprofits. The program allows 501(c)3 organizations to apply for tax credit vouchers which they then distribute to businesses and individuals who contribute to their organization. By donating to approved NIP organizations, […]
West Virginia has seen a $10 million drop in charitable giving, based on the newest available data in Philanthropy West Virginia’s 2015 State of Philanthropy Report.