As defined by Webster’s Dictionary, “Philanthropy is a desire to help humankind, especially as shown by gifts to charitable or humanitarian institutions; benevolence”.
Currently, Philanthropy West Virginia is accepting applications through August 4, 2014 for The 2014 West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards program, West Virginia’s premier award for philanthropy.
“In West Virginia, philanthropy is not just about making a donation to a local charity, but giving that creates action that changes root causes of our society’s challenges. We are fortunate to have people, organizations, foundations, and businesses that exemplify philanthropy and improving our society in the Mountain State”, says Paul D. Daugherty, president and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia.
Daugherty adds, “Philanthropy WV welcomes the nominations of these exemplary individuals, organizations, businesses, foundation staffers, and impact programs/projects for the 2014 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards.” The Deadline for Nominations is August 4, 2014.
The 2014 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards includes three main award types: the Critical Impact Award, the Volunteer Leadership Award, and the Staff Leadership Award. The awards will be formally awarded on November 6, 2014, at the Philanthropy West Virginia Annual Conference at the Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, WV.
Critical Impact Award
The Critical Impact Award celebrates local grantmaking that has changed lives and communities for the better. Both larger and smaller grant projects will be considered for the award. (Projects must demonstrate bold vision, strategic initiative, innovation and sustainability).
Volunteer Leadership Award
The Volunteer Leadership Award honors an individual who has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to philanthropy in the state of West Virginia. The individual must excel in his or her role as an individual philanthropist through their personal giving, company/corporate philanthropy, engaging others to give, and/or advising/serving as a board member of a foundation/philanthropic organization.
Staff Leadership Award
The Staff Leadership Award honors an individual staff member of a family, private, community, public, corporate giving program or foundation that exhibits an extraordinary commitment to philanthropy in the state of West Virginia.
Nomination Process
To nominate deserving individuals and/or programs for the 2014 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards, please visit www.philanthropywv.org and click on the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards link on the main page. Nominations must be received no later than 5 pm on August 4, 2014. Philanthropy West Virginia welcomes all nominations for organizations and individuals that are leaders of philanthropy in West Virginia that have positively impacted their communities.
