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March 2021
Neighborhood Investment Program Policy Update
Please mark your calendars for our next update on the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) renewal and expansion process, which will be March 17th at 4:00 p.m. Bills have been introduced in both the state Senate and state House of Delegates to renew and expand the NIP, so we will have updates on where SB 446 and HB 2794 stand and what you can do to help. We will be hearing from Chris Hall of Orion Strategies, as well as some legislative guests…
Find out more »Building Unrestricted 101: Session 2
The second session of our Building Unrestricted 101 series will take place on March 18th from 2:00 to 3:15. This is the first session of a six part series focused on increasing your flexible community grant funds to be able to responsively meet philanthropic needs. You can find additional information on the series HERE. The next sessions will be: April 8th, 2:00 to 3:15 May 13th, 2:00 to 3:15 June 10th, 2:00 to 3:15 July 8th, 2:00 to 3:15
Find out more »Virtual Foundations on the Hill
This year’s virtual Foundations on the Hill will be March 16th to 18th and 23rd to 25th. Through a mix of virtual meetings, digital advocacy opportunities, and social media engagement Foundations on the Hill attendees and advocates will take sector legislative priorities directly to members of Congress, sharing the vision of a courageous philanthropic sector that catalyzes a just and equitable society where all can participate and prosper. You will also have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers with…
Find out more »COVID-19 and Health Equity
Please join us March 25th at 11:00 a.m. for a webinar on COVID-19 and health equity, featuring Rev. Patterson of the Partnership of African American Churches. We will be talking about vaccine access, as well as the ongoing physical and mental health needs resulting from the pandemic. This webinar is free for Philanthropy West Virginia members. To register, please email kate@philanthropywv.org
Find out more »Community Foundation National Standards Grant Application Due
This is just a friendly reminder that the last day to submit your application for the Community Foundation National Standards Mini Grant is March 31st, 2021. You are welcome to apply earlier than the deadline. This grant is to offset the cost for community foundations undergoing National Standards certification, up to $3,250 per organization. You can get the application HERE. If you have any questions, please email kate@philanthropywv.org
Find out more »Neighborhood Investment Program Briefing
We are planning an update on efforts to renew and expand the Neighborhood Investment Program for March 31st at 4:00 p.m. Our team, the West Virginia Nonprofit Association, and the experts at Orion Strategies are all closely tracking HB 2794 through the legislative process, so this joint program will be able to bring you an update on where the bill stands and what you can do to effectively encourage legislators to support this critical program. To RSVP, email kate@philanthropywv.org
Find out more »April 2021
Funders Together to End Homelessness: Race and Homelessness
Our friends at Funders Together to End Homelessness (FTEH) are hosting a webinar on the state of race and homelessness on April 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grounded in history and data, this discussion will look at current efforts underway to address inequities in housing, the shifting political and economic landscape, challenges and bright spots. There will also be time for questions and participant discussion. This program is $15 for members of FTEH and $30 for non-members. You…
Find out more »Building Unrestricted 101: Session 3
The third session of our Building Unrestricted 101 series will take place on April 8th from 2:00 to 3:15. This is the third session of a six part series focused on increasing your flexible community grant funds to be able to responsively meet philanthropic needs. You can find additional information on the series HERE. The next sessions will be: May 13th, 2:00 to 3:15 June 10th, 2:00 to 3:15 July 8th, 2:00 to 3:15
Find out more »Program of Excellence: Corporate Responsibility
The Shifting Landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility Businesses large and small are critical partners as the world continues to heal from the global pandemic and its economic impacts. The field of corporate philanthropy will shift and adapt to make the most of limited resources of human and financial capital to help communities in their backyard and beyond. Maureen Flynn from Changing Our World - a consulting company dedicated to helping the private sector act as a force for public good…
Find out more »PEAK Virtual Coffee Hour: Electronic Payments & Agreements
Our friends at PEAK are hosting an informal peer discussion on how your organizations are handling electronic ways of doing business, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Whether you’re a seasoned pro who’s eager to share tips, or someone who wants to get their organization on board to the future, this conversation is for everyone. You can register HERE. You do not need to be a PEAK member to register for this event, but you will be asked to set up…
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