Knowledge, Resources & Connections for Funders Across West Virginia
For funders seeking to incorporate an equity lens throughout their work (and not just their grantmaking), there are many opportunities to shift internal operations towards more equitable and values-aligned practices. Yet while many families recognize the desire to make these shifts, they need further guidance around the specific decisions and considerations that will advance their …
Together with the Tucker Community Foundation, Philanthropy WV will host a regional roundtable meeting on September 18 in Davis, WV for funders and community leaders to come together to share information and knowledge, and to discuss ways to leverage and maximize resources to best serve your local communities. The meeting will include presentations and a …
Affordable Housing in WV: Philanthropy WV Regional Roundtable Read More »
Session Description Join us to learn how grantmakers can best use the Form 990 to learn about potential grantees. We will discuss what the 990 tells you and, more importantly, what it does not tell you. Participants will receive a 990 cheat sheet describing the most important sections of the 990 and the questions a …
Nonprofit Finance Basics – How to Use the Form 990 to Learn about Potential Grantees Read More »
A yearly budget can appear rather cut and dry, but depending on who makes decisions about the budget and how these choices are made, there will be wide-ranging implications for the philanthropy’s grantmaking and spending policies. Budget decisions should also be informed by the collective values and purpose of a philanthropy, and not just the …
The 2023 Philanthropy West Virginia Annual Conference was held Oct 3-4 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. Visit the Conference Website View the Conference Booklet
A family philanthropy has a much better chance of success if there is an intentional culture that values continuous improvement, feedback and professional development, and an integrated approach of learning and assessment across governance, philanthropic strategy, succession, and more. The assessment process asks organizations to evaluate their philanthropic purpose, governance, team, accountability, finances, and family—to …
In what ways has your work changed in the last three years in service to the true meaning of philanthropy - a love of humankind? In what ways have you shifted to build within your sphere of influence? And what are you collectively building to support new ways of working, doing, and being? Join a panel of …
How can you elicit and act on feedback from your grantees and other external stakeholders? For all funders, gathering feedback is a helpful practice to understand how your work is impacting your grantees—and how you can more deeply incorporate the perspectives and experience of your partners and communities you serve. There are a number of …
Listening and Feedback: Tools to Assess Your Philanthropy Read More »
Join Kristin Meeks of West Virginia Social Media for the first session of a 6 session series. This session will focus on creating or refining your communications plans. Learn how to get to know your audience and how to plan out messaging that meets your goals and attracts the right audience for your foundation. Attendance …
Are you new to trust based philanthropy or want to re-energize your trust-based philanthropy practices? Chantias Ford of The Trust-Based Philanthopy Project will be your host for this interactive small-group program that will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of trust based philanthropy-as a project, a philosophy, and in practice. Join the Trust Based …