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 […]
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 […]
Philanthropy West Virginia (Philanthropy WV), West Virginia’s philanthropic leadership organization, seeks applications for the position of Program & Engagement Manager.Philanthropy WV is committed to delivery excellence in serving the philanthropic sector, our partners, and advancing our: ● Mission: Strengthening Philanthropy in the Mountain State● Vision: West Virginia has thriving communities, due in part, to a […]
The last few years have challenged philanthropy and the communities we serve in unprecedented ways, and now more than ever your leadership in the fight for equity, inclusion and social justice matters. The pandemic, recession, and social unrest have shined a light on what we have all known for far too long, that people with […]
MEDIA RELEASEContact: Paul D. Daugherty, President & CEO, 304.692.9883 (M) or 304.517.1450 (O) or paul@philanthropywv.org Philanthropy West Virginia is growing. Recenly, Philanthropy WV welcomed two new leadership team members: Sharell Harmon as Membership and Operations Assistant and Chad Matlick as Director of Operations and Revenue. “We are excited to welcome Sharell and Chad to our team. […]
As Philanthropy West Virginia’s Equity and Inclusion Working Group was first convened almost a year ago, we are sharing some of the internal learning, discussions, and changes we have made. The working group, including members and some partners, has helped us look inward to define, agree, and advance principles that center equity and inclusion. This […]
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 […]
On Friday, May 14, 2021, Philanthropy West Virginia’s member the Claude Worthington Benedum has announced the appointment of a new program staff member. Melanie Claxton has been named Senior Program Officer of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. She will join the Foundation on June 3, 2021 and will oversee the Foundation’s grants programs in education. […]
Philanthropy West Virginia is pleased to announce the new members joining its staff team. This includes a promotion of team member, Kate Leary, and a new hire, Savannah Thomas. Philanthropy West Virginia recently promoted Kate Leary, formerly Operations Associate to Program & Engagement Coordinator as of January 2021. Ms. Leary joined Philanthropy WV in August […]