To convene funders for learning, analysis, and collaboration and support affinity groups to accelerate an equitable Appalachian economic transition
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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 Philanthropic Partners Program, which strengthens West Virginia’s philanthropic sector by leveraging foundation and corporate giving investments
To build leadership in rural communities, strengthening networks and investments in community-led projects, and amplifying positive community development stories in West Virginia
To refine the West Virginia Nonprofit Association’s programming and strategies for member engagement and recruitment, addressing the sector’s distinct challenges while maintaining essential capacity-building support
To conduct an organization-wide strategic plan in preparation for a transition in leadership
For the Champions Luncheon, an annual event which unites business leaders and changemakers from around West Virginia to celebrate the Champion of Children award winners
To create workshops and panels during the Mtn Craft Film Festival that foster conversations around filmmakers, filmmaking, funding, creativity, continuing education, and networking to advance community and economic development opportunities in the region
For the Excel Together West Virginia program to pilot the CSM Course, which earns high school students both college math credit and a workforce readiness certificate recognized by employers
To establish a Health Science Technology Academy Second Chance Pilot Program, addressing a critical gap in STEM career participation among minority and economically distressed students in Berkeley, Kanawha, and McDowell Counties