The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation seeks a detailed oriented candidate to support the program staff. About the Foundation The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is a regional, place-based philanthropy serving West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania. The Foundation makes grants to support Education and Economic Development, Community Development and Health & Human Services. The Foundation operates from […]
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 […]
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors Philanthropy WV is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to our 2022 Annual Conference on May 18-20, 2022. The scholarship will cover all or a portion of the recipient’s registration fee. To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must: Work for a member organization of Philanthropy […]
The West Virginia Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, announces an immediate opening for the position of Fiscal Officer. The Fiscal Officer has the primary responsibility of administering the financial systems and budgets of the Council, ensuring funds are properly monitored and submitting required financial reports. The Fiscal Officer […]
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 […]
Position Title: Program Manager- Financial Stability Reports to: Community Impact Director Under the general supervision of the Community Impact Director, this position is responsible for programming relating to Financial Stability, including West Virginia 211 and VITA. Essential Functions VITA Tax Program • Leads strategy and design of United Way’s free tax preparation efforts, leveraging virtual […]
Job Title: Community Impact Director Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Status: Full time / Exempt Office Location: Main Office- Fairmont, WV Purpose of Position: Serves as lead professional staff for management of fund distribution process, agency relations activities and community impact programming, including, but not limited to, West Virginia 2-1-1, Flipside Afterschool, and VITA. This […]
DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Vice President, Institutional Development/Foundation Director, the Donor Relations Coordinator assists with all processes and activities for the Pierpont Community & Technical College Development department and its affiliated Foundation in Fairmont, West Virginia. Works proactively to facilitate effective stewardship activities for donors, prospects, and other constituencies as necessary. The Donor Relations Coordinator […]
Background: The Appalachia Funders Network (AFN) formed in 2010 as a movement building effort to drive the equitable economic transition of Central Appalachia. Composed of 60 philanthropic organizations, investors, Community Development Financial Institutions, and government agencies, AFN members fund across the Appalachian regions of Ohio, Kentucky,Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and all of West Virginia. AFN […]