What Is a Community Foundation?
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When people care deeply about their community, they often want to make a lasting difference, but they may not know where to begin. A community foundation helps connect generous people with the local causes that matter most, turning charitable goals into meaningful, long-term impact. At the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV), we help ... Read more
EVERYONE CAN BE A PHILANTHROPIST
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When most people hear the word philanthropist, they picture someone whose name is etched ontothe side of a building. At the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, we see something different. We see the retired nurse who created a fund to keep supporting the hospital where she spent hercareer. We see parents honoring a child ... Read more
What Is Your Why: Community Partner Edition
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WHEELING, W.Va. – For Julie Gomez, strengthening a nonprofit isn’t just about growing an organization. It means building relationships that helps an entire community move forward. When Julie first became Executive Director at NAMI Greater Wheeling, she wanted to build a relationship with the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley and find new ways to ... Read more
What Is a Giving Circle? And How Ours Are Changing the Ohio Valley
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Philanthropy is often pictured as a single wealthy donor writing a big check. But one of the fastest-growing trends in charitable giving looks nothing like that. It looks like a room full of neighbors, coworkers, and friends, each giving what they can, pooling their money and judgment to fund the causes they care about most. ... Read more
What Is Your Why: Kris Molnar
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For Kris Molnar, giving back has never been about being recognized. It’s about recognizing what she has been given. As Kris and her husband became more financially successful, they found themselves with more opportunities to give. But the desire to give was there long before they had the means. “My heart has always been there,” ... Read more
Building your Philanthropic Legacy: Why Now Is the Time to Consider a QCD
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If you’re 70½ or older, own a traditional IRA, and are looking for a smart, tax-savvy way to support the causes you care about, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) deserves a spot on your year-end, or anytime, planning list. At the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, we help donors turn everyday financial decisions into ... Read more
Investing in Our Future: Celebrating Our Partners in Philanthropy
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Hello from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley! Our theme this month is “Investing in Our Future.” Really, that’s what we do every month. Every contribution, every fund, every gift entrusted to CFOV is an investment in the future of the communities we serve; from Steubenville & Weirton down to Moundsville, New Martinsville & Middlebourne. While some donors find their way to us on ... Read more