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Philanthropy West Virginia will hold it’s Annual Conference Oct 2-4 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. We are excited to see our members there, Registration is now open. We will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2023, and we hope you make time to celebrate while you build skills, enhance knowledge and network with your …
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Philanthropy West Virginia has elected three new members and two returning members to serve on our Board of Directors for the term years 2023-2026. “We welcome our new board members, who bring a variety of experiences and expertise to the board,” said incoming Board Chair Marian Clowes. “We have an exciting year ahead, as we …
Philanthropy West Virginia Elects Five Board Members For 2023 Read More »
After a competitive nationwide search, Philanthropy West Virginia is proud to announce the hiring of its new President and CEO, Jennie Smith-Peers. Jennie comes to us from Iona Senior Services in Washington, D.C. where she has served as the Director of Development and Communications for the past five years. Prior to that, Ms. Smith-Peers was …
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 …
Benedum Announces Bill Woodrum as Senior Program Officer Read More »
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. …
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Annual Conference May 18-20, 2022 ~ Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV Morgantown, W.V. – After an incredibly catalyzing and challenging past two years, Philanthropy West Virginia will host its 2022 Annual Conference entitled, “Cultivating Abundance & Harvesting Opportunities” on May 18-20, 2022 in Daniels, WV. With millions in grants made to help our fellow …
Philanthropy WV to convene to Address West Virginia’s Future Read More »
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 …
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The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation announces the planned retirement of its program director for community and economic development, Mary Hunt. A native of Clarksburg, West Virginia, Ms. Hunt joined the Foundation on December 1, 1999. Mary came to Benedum with experience in both government, at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, and the private …
Philanthropy West Virginia is excited to announce that our team is growing! In the last month, we have added two new additions to our in-office team! Abigail E. Miller is the new Program & Engagement Manager at Philanthropy WV. Abigail has been working in non-profit, higher education, and research spaces for the past thirteen years. …
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 …
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