West Virginia University Foundation Archive

For expansion of entrepreneurship programming for youth through a coordinated statewide planning effort comprised of targeted professional development for educators and hands-on learning experiences for students

For Focus Forward 2026, the eighth event in a series of summits, each building upon the last and focusing on emerging issues that will impact West Virginia’s workforce and economy

For the Strengthening the Teacher Workforce project, which will expand unique models for teacher recruitment and retention, including Teachers Ascend, the Take Me Home Teacher Residency program, and the Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Pathway (over two years)

For transforming the philanthropic landscape in West Virginia through expanded organizational capacity, meaningful programming, expanded national partnerships, and strategic partnerships

For Ignite the Classroom, a year-long educator support initiative that fosters classroom innovation, personal well-being, and leadership development

For the Kanawha Valley Council on Philanthropy to support projects in health, quality of life, and community economic development on Charleston’s West Side

For the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to convene resource providers to ensure alignment and collaboration, creating a clear entry point where entrepreneurs can easily access the support needed to start and grow businesses statewide

For the Bridging the Data Gap Project, which will provide access to the Collaborate Case Tracking Database system for all 21 West Virginia Child Advocacy Centers

To provide professional leadership development, strategic communication support, and community coaching services to rural communities in West Virginia

For the 2026 “Caring for the Caregiver” conference to equip professionals and caregivers with resources to manage the challenges of caregiving