West Virginia 211 is seeking an organized, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and mission-focused individual with exceptional data analysis, curating and presentation skills. The individual servicing as the Statewide Director will manage a small team of resource database coordinators and will effectively build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and other I&R information programs in West Virginia. The Database […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]