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. Nomination for the 2022 awards are now open – submit a nomination using our online form. The Award Descriptions & Nomination Forms The Critical […]

Search commences for next Philanthropy WV President & CEO Contact: Adam Sanders, Board Chair – 304.264.4048 or Chad Matlick, Director of Operations – 304.517.1450 or chad@philanthropywv.org Philanthropy West Virginia’s Board of Directors Chair Adam Sanders announced the news of the planned departure of its long-time President & Chief Executive Officer, Paul D. Daugherty this summer.  […]

May 11, 2022 – Bill Woodrum has been named Senior Program Officer at the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation where he will lead community and economic development initiatives in West Virginia. He was congratulated by the Chair of the Benedum Board of Trustees, Lloyd Jackson, who said, “Bill is coming to Benedum with the right background […]

Philanthropy West Virginia seeks applications for its next President & CEO. Founded to better connect local  philanthropy, support rural communities, and increase investments in the Mountain State, Philanthropy WV serves West Virginia’s community, private, family, and corporate foundations; united ways; giving circles, government funders, and private philanthropists. As a dynamic leadership organization based in and serving rural communities, […]

Job Description The Special Programs Fellowship is a paid internship at Philanthropy West Virginia, assisting the President in the research and development of programs and special initiatives to better serve West Virginia grant makers. This fellowship with Philanthropy WV will allow in-depth exposure to the dynamic work of the organization, providing substantial work experience for […]

Philanthropy West Virginia joined Star Plastics’ leaders to present them with the West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Award for Corporate Responsibility. Star Plastics founder, S. Doug Ritchie and members of the Star Plastics team were presented with West Virginia’s highest honor in philanthropy for corporate responsibility   Paul D. Daugherty, president and CEO of Philanthropy WV […]

by Paul Daugherty, President & CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia Since the first hours the pandemic arrived in our state, West Virginia’s nonprofits have taken initiative, shown leadership, and provided continuous service from the local to the state level. The nonprofits range from food pantries to health centers, youth programs to senior services, community and […]

Philanthropy West Virginia presented the 2021 WV Spirit of Philanthropy Awards, the state’s highest award in philanthropy, by hosting small awards presentations in three West Virginia cities. “Every day in West Virginia should be Giving Tuesday,” shares Paul D. Daugherty, president and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia. He adds, “West Virginians are naturally generous and […]

Since 2000, West Virginia has seen significant growth in the state’s community foundations by working with local communities to transform rural areas in amazing ways. This requires focus, creativity, dedication, and significant investment. In honor of West Virginia’s 158th Birthday, Philanthropy West Virginia presents Transforming Rural: Accelerating Community-Based Philanthropy, a new report on the state […]