January 2022
SWN STEM Grants
STEM grants powered by SWN is back for 2022! This is a great opportunity for area educators looking to offer unique learning experiences to their students!

This partnership provides mini-grant opportunities for K-12 public school educators in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties who seek to incorporate STEM concepts into the classroom.
SWN’s ongoing commitment to STEM education supports the energy company’s desire to be an active corporate citizen while enhancing elements of the educational process. These grants will provide up to $500 for area teachers to explore unique ways to enrich student learning that may not otherwise be possible.
Women's Giving Circle - Grants Decision Meeting
The Women's Giving Circle will meet Thursday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom!
Please note the format change!

This members only gathering will serve as the Grants Decision Meeting.

Questions about the meeting or your membership?
Call 304-242-3144 or send an email!
2022 Scholarships
Our scholarship software is LIVE and launched January 1!

This software is a welcome addition to the scholarship process and
features many elements that will streamline the applicant experience.

The graphic walks you through the application process - new processes mean new opportunities to learn!

Although several of CFOV's scholarships have made the move online, there are others that will still utilize a paper application. Don't worry! The full scoop is available on the scholarship pages of our website and area guidance teams have been armed with the details!

Most opportunities have a deadline of February 23!

Questions about scholarships? Reach out! jess@cfov.org / 304.24.3144
Annual Report - Take a Look!
December brought a sneak peek of the annual report
and we're now pleased to share the complete publication!

The report is a snapshot of our last fiscal year, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
We were inspired by the word "impact" and shared snippets and stories that depict impact in action.

Click the image to check it out!
CFOV Welcomes New Board Members
We are so pleased to welcome Deb Hassig, Dan McCune and Mary Rohrig to the CFOV board.

Each brings a valuable area of expertise to the board, which is comprised entirely of volunteers from across the Ohio Valley. Mr. McCune calls Weirton home, Ms. Hassig and Ms. Rohrig reside in New Martinsville and Middlebourne, respectively.

Here's more about our new members:
Mr. McCune is a Weirton native and remains an active member of that community. As a lawyer with Rokisky, McCune, Wilharm & Blair, Mr. McCune's areas of practice specialty include personal/nursing home injury and vehicle accidents. His community involvement spans a number of areas, with charitable opportunities and educational programs serving as a common theme.

Ms. Hassig is a West Virginia native, having been born in Clarksburg and settling in New Martinsville. She worked for the West Virginia Department of Human Services and contributes her time and talents to a number of area organizations, including CFOV's Women's Giving Circle. Ms. Hassig is passionate about promoting the many wonderful positive attributes of the Ohio Valley and connecting people to opportunities to make that attribute list grow even longer!

Ms. Rohrig has resided in Middlebourne since 1977. She is a retired journalist who enjoyed a very successful and community-focused career through her work as editor of the Tyler Star News and Bureau Chief of Wetzel and Tyler counties for the Wheeling Newspapers. She is eager to support the diverse work of the Foundation by sharing relevant expertise and insight.

The CFOV board meets quarterly, with committee work taking place year round! In addition to board members, several community members representing the CFOV service area serve as volunteers on the Foundation's development, marketing and scholarship committees.

We're grateful for these selfless community members who willingly contribute
to the Foundation’s efforts through their service.
Calling All College Students!
After a COVID-driven break, we're so excited to have CLIP on the calendar!

CLIP is the Community Leader Internship Program, CFOV's youth-retention initiative, that pairs area college students with internships in their field of study. These internships are paid and also paired with invaluable personal and professional development opportunities.

Applications are now open and can be found by visiting the Projects tab of www.cfov.org.

The deadline to apply is January 31 - encourage those who may be a good fit to apply soon!

Questions? Reach out to Debbie at debbie@cfov.org / 304.242.3144

(And - a special thanks to our friends at the Green Tab for helping us
spread the word about the program by featuring information on a recent cover!)
Continuing Education Opportunities
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We're fans of the opportunities offered through the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management.
The course offerings are diverse and accessible in format and cost.

This may open the door to brush up on current skills or even develop new ones!
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!
A Look Ahead
Dates to Remember
January 27 - Women's Giving Circle, grants voting meeting, 5:30 p.m.
January 31 - CLIP application deadline
February 23 - deadline for most CFOV scholarships
March 1 - deadline for SWN STEM grant applications