Philanthropy West Virginia Hires Jennifer Goddard as new President & CEO
Dec 3, 2024 -Jennifer Reed Goddard has been named the new President and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia. Goddard, APR, has crafted a distinguished career spanning the nonprofit, corporate, consulting, public relations, and advertising sectors. She is a recognized leader in nonprofit management, corporate communications, stakeholder relations, and coalition building. Goddard will begin her role with Philanthropy West Virginia on January 2, 2025.
As a skilled facilitator, Goddard excels in bringing people together, ensuring all voices are heard, and finding common ground even among differing opinions. Each role in her career has laid a strong foundation for progressive leadership in nonprofit management, development, and mission-driven advocacy.
Goddard holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, and a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace. Throughout her career, she has maintained her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) through continuous education, service, and engagement in the field of Public Relations.
Her volunteer service includes serving on the boards of directors for The Charleston Ballet, Capitol Market, The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha Putnam, and the Public Relations Society of America West Virginia Chapter. She has served those organizations through committee and officer roles.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer as our new President and CEO,” said Marian Clowes, Philanthropy West Virginia Board Chair. “With her experience, skill set, and energy, we know that Jennifer will provide the leadership that we need to engage the philanthropic community and build collaborative efforts to improve our state.”
“I am honored to join Philanthropy West Virginia as it embarks on a new and exciting vision for the future,” Goddard said. “I look forward to collaborating with the membership, board, and the broader philanthropic community to amplify the impact of this vital organization and achieve its mission. Philanthropy West Virginia is an essential resource for its members, and I am privileged to contribute to building new relationships and forging a path forward.”
For questions or inquiries, please contact our Director of Operations, Chad Matlick, at chad@philanthropywv.org.
Philanthropy West Virginia is a place-based network of philanthropic organizations and individuals who maximize their impact by connecting and collaborating. The organization centers its work around building relationships between and among members so that they can learn from each other, build a deeper understanding of issues facing West Virginia, and improve the state by maximizing resources and encouraging others to invest in West Virginia. Philanthropy West Virginia’s members include a wide variety of grantmaking organizations and foundations, giving programs, United Ways, corporate funders, and individual philanthropists.