Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands welcomes Dolly Patton as Chief Advancement Officer
July 1, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced that Dolly Patton will join the team as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), effective July 14, 2025.
Reporting directly to the CEO, Dolly will be a pivotal leader in spearheading philanthropic fundraising initiatives. Her strategic focus will be on strengthening the financial foundation of the organization and driving sustainable growth, ensuring that Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands can continue to deliver impactful programs for generations to come.
With over thirty years of fundraising expertise, Dolly brings a wealth of experience to the role. She recently served as Executive Director of the Arts Center of Kershaw County. Her extensive background includes leadership positions at notable Midlands organizations such as Saluda Shoals Foundation, MIRCI, and Harvest Hope Food Bank. During her 16-year tenure as Director of the Saluda Shoals Foundation, she established successful annual giving programs and spearheaded a $1.7 million capital campaign.
“Dolly’s proven track record and deep understanding of nonprofit development will be instrumental in expanding our donor relationships and achieving our fundraising goals,” said Melanie Huggins, CEO. “We are confident that her leadership will significantly impact our mission across the 22 counties we serve.”
Dolly is a graduate of Leadership Kershaw County and Leadership Columbia, and she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Francis Marion University. She was recently recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential People 2024 in the Midlands of SC by Columbia Business Monthly.
About Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit gssc-mm.org.
