Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County
February 13, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees. The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its 75 years, and for the first time in its history, has appointed four community volunteers to standing committees.
“Engaging community volunteers in our work is essential to fulfilling our mission of promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs. As the oldest community foundation in South Carolina, The Spartanburg County Foundation continually seeks innovative ways to involve diverse members throughout the community,” said Troy Hanna, President and CEO of The Spartanburg County Foundation. “Including professional community leaders in our work has proven to greatly enhance our processes, maximize resources, and offer a fresh perspective on how we can improve lives in Spartanburg County. We trust the addition of community leaders on two of our standing committees will also prove beneficial as we look toward the Foundation’s next 75 years.”
The Foundation welcomes Dennis Chapman Hughes and Horace Littlejohn as community volunteers serving on the Philanthropic Services Committee. This committee is a standing, Trustee-led group that provides strategic direction on the Foundation’s marketing and communications, community outreach, and asset development. The Foundation also welcomes Judge Erika McJimpsey and Todd Stephens as community volunteers serving on the Community Leadership Committee. Judge McJimpsey and Mr. Stephens will work with Trustees to provide strategic direction for the Foundation’s comprehensive grantmaking program and community leadership work.
For more than a decade, the Foundation has worked with local financial professionals through the Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) to oversee investment strategies, assess financial managers, and make policy recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Members of the IAC commit to a three year term of service. Members of the IAC include Jay Alexander (Class of 2020), Tom Arthur, Bert Barre (Chairman), Zim Cannon, Dr. Omar Daniels (Class of 2020), Jamie Fulmer, Julian Hankinson, Robin Leslie (Class of 2020), and Charles Shartle.
