October 2021
On the Menu - What's Around the Corner?
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We extend our thanks to those who took part in any (or all) of the recent On the Menu sessions!

Those sessions, facilitated through Candid, exposed participants to a wide variety of
timely nonprofit-specific topics to support and strengthen
the capacity of our area's nonprofit professionals.

We're actively considering what's next for our series and feel drawn to the
broad topics of self-care and wellness of all kinds.

The phrase "you can't pour from an empty cup" has perhaps never been
more tested than it has since COVID entered our lives.

Have a topic suggestion? Send it our way!
CFOV and FDO - a Partnership to Support Your Grantseeking!
We invite you to accept our invitation to explore the resources available through
Foundation Directory Online!

Grantseekers of all experience levels can benefit from this comprehensive service!
Plus, there's no time limit attached to your research when you use CFOV's resource center!

As a member of Candid's Funding Information Network, CFOV can share free public access to
databases and resources designed with grantseekers in mind.

The Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is a GIANT database of funding opportunities and details.
Thanks to CFOV, this resource was previously available on the campus of Wheeling University
some years ago and under the umbrella of the Foundation Center. 
After some rebranding and fine tuning, the service is now a Candid product.  

Not only is it much more robust, but it is available
in our building and we'd love to see YOU!

CFOV's commitment to area nonprofits is certainly strengthened through this partnership. 
A dedicated space on the second floor of our building serves as a nonprofit resource center
and features workstations connected to the FDO.


When you are ready, reach out to us and make a reservation to use the
dedicated FDO database space on our second floor.

We look forward to supporting your grantseeking and thank the Elizabeth Stifel Kline Foundation for providing the funding that allows us to offer this resource to our community!
WV Tax Credits Available
Tax credits are still available and issued on a first come, first served basis.
Don't delay if you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity
that improves the places we call home!
CFOV has received West Virginia Tax Credits to support
efforts focusing on addressing critical needs in area communities.

Several opportunities at CFOV are specifically designed to benefit our
neighbors and organizations in need, read on to learn more about accessing tax credits:       
 
  • CFOV's Critical Needs Project for the Northern Panhandle will provide grant support to organizations addressing issues in our area's most distressed neighborhoods

  • The Women's Giving Circle is building a community of women philanthropists and creating a permanent legacy to address the needs of women and girls. The goal is to assist women and girls achieve lifetime goals that might not otherwise be attainable without the support provided by the giving circle.

  • The FACTS Impact Fund was established in 2019 by a group of caring and influential community members with a desire to address regional challenges through philanthropy. Grants from this fund support organizations helping those in need overcome challenges, learn new skills, gain confidence and make connections.

Here's how it works (it's easy!):  
  • Make a gift of $500+ to CFOV for the benefit of the Critical Needs Project, Women's Giving Circle or FACTS Impact Fund (checks must be payable to CFOV with the designation in the memo line)
  • Receive West Virginia Tax Credits for 50% of your gift 
  • Credits are awarded on a first come, first served basis and are often exhausted soon after announced

The fine print - 
If you itemize deductions on your Federal Income Tax Return, please be aware that the IRS is currently reviewing State Tax Credit Programs. As a result of this review, taxpayers who itemize may have their deductions reduced by the amount of State Tax Credit they receive. 

Taxpayers who do not itemize will see no change based on State Tax Credits.  We encourage all taxpayers to consult with your tax advisor for professional tax advice regarding this matter.

Support change through philanthropy by taking 
advantage of this beneficial opportunity! 

 To take part in this program or to learn more,  
call Nick at 304-242-3144 or send an email to nick@cfov.org.
Community Impact Grants - PRE-APP DEADLINE IS TODAY!
If you've been on the fence about submitting a pre-application for the Community Impact Fund now is the time to make a move! TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!

Grants from this fund are made possible by donors who made contributions to CFOV knowing the resources would be deployed the address ever-changing community needs.

Take a peek at the details above and visit here if you'd like to learn more!
Women's Giving Circle to Meet - TOMORROW!
The Women's Giving Circle will meet October 20
at 5:30 p.m. at Oglebay's Garden Bistro.  

Members are welcome to enjoy dinner on their own
(with fellow members!) after the meeting concludes.

This is a great opportunity to share the WGC with a potential member!

And, we're pleased to share a new membership option - the lifetime membership!
A one-time gift of $5,000 secures your membership...for all time!

Have questions? Give us a call - 304-242-3144
Bayer Center Webinar - October 21
Check out this Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management webinar!

Here's the course description:
Is your nonprofit’s annual operating budget dependent upon more than 30% in grant funding?

Are you spending too many hours in staff time each year to “chase” grant dollars to support your organization?

Grants are often necessary to offset an agency’s operating and program costs in certain situations, but are you really considering where grants fit into your organization’s overall fundraising strategy?

Learn how to focus on grant funding in an appropriate way to support your agency’s mission,
what the current grant landscape looks like at both the government and foundation level,
and how to restructure your thinking about the placement of grant funds in your overall pursuit of a healthy, sustainable operating budget.
Grant Opportunities
Nonprofit Resilience
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Our work as a grantmaker offers endless opportunities to learn about the complexities and challenges that exist within the nonprofit world. While those difficult experiences are often unavoidable, there's an opportunity to tap into a silver lining - resilience!

Here's a resource that offers an interesting take on the subject!
A Look Ahead
Dates to Remember
October 19 - Pre-apps for Community Impact Fund due
October 20 - Women's Giving Circle Meeting, 5:30 p.m. - Oglebay's Garden Bistro
Dates in November - grant applications available for WGC and Belmont County Enrichment Fund