Together SC celebrates its 1,000th member and welcomes new Membership & Development Manager, Grace Williams
November 17, 2025
Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, announced a major organizational milestone: the enrollment of its 1,000th member. This benchmark reflects the growing strength, trust, and statewide reach of South Carolina’s nonprofit network.
The 1,000th member, Lead Collective Inc., is a Greenville-based organization committed to equipping and elevating emerging leaders from historically under-resourced communities. Through a ministry-rooted and community-centered approach, Lead Collective operates three core programs focused on hiking and outdoor exploration, after-school enrichment, youth development and mental health support. These initiatives foster confidence, belonging, and long-term leadership development for youth across Greenville County.
This milestone also coincides with another exciting moment for Together SC: the introduction of Grace Williams, the organization’s new Membership & Development Manager. Grace personally visited Lead Collective to present an official certificate and celebrate the occasion with coffee, donuts, and warm welcomes.
“We are thrilled to welcome our 1,000th member and equally thrilled to welcome Grace to the Together SC team,” said Karen Riordan, President and CEO of Together SC. “This milestone represents the collective impact of our members and the growing momentum of South Carolina’s nonprofit sector. Grace’s expertise in governance, strategy, and membership engagement will be invaluable as we continue to deepen our service to the network.”
About Grace Williams
Grace Williams brings a strong background in governance, strategy, and nonprofit development to her role at Together SC. As Membership and Development Manager, she supports organizations throughout every stage of their network journey and helps ensure Together SC’s long-term sustainability through development initiatives.
Before joining Together SC, Grace served as an Associate Consultant at a boutique governance and strategy consulting firm, where she worked closely with nonprofit clients to strengthen leadership structures and plan for future growth. Her career has been dedicated to the mission-driven sector, including roles as a behavioral therapist at a publicly funded autism-focused clinic and in financial aid at a liberal arts college. She has also volunteered extensively in grant writing and development capacities.
Grace holds a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from Erskine College (2019) and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2022). Since earning her MPA, she has authored keynote presentations, governance policy documents, comprehensive reports, and white papers designed to equip and inform nonprofit leaders.
About Lead Collective
Lead Collective exists to equip and elevate leaders from historically under-resourced communities in Greenville, SC. Through strategic partnerships and youth-centered programming, including outdoor exploration, after-school activities, and mental health and leadership development, the organization is shaping the next generation of confident, connected, and purpose-driven leaders.
About Together SC
Together SC serves as the statewide network for South Carolina’s nonprofit and philanthropic professionals. With more than 1,000 members, Together SC strengthens and unites the sector through learning opportunities, public policy leadership, peer networks, and resources that help organizations thrive.
