Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Hires Donna Waites

January 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Donna Waites to join staff as Program Director.

In this role, Mrs. Waites will oversee the Foundation’s Collaboration for Ministry Initiative’s program management and capacity building, as well as the coordination of the annual conference of Women Religious.  She will also facilitate the Foundation’s Responsive Grantmaking efforts through Caritas and Community Enrichment grants.

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Donna Waites earned a bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina where she completed a grant writing course, receiving grant specialist certification. She also completed a Principles and Techniques of Fundraising Course through the University of Indiana Fundraising School.

Most recently, Waites served as Director of Philanthropy for the Providence Hospital Development Foundation. Earlier in her career, she led the fund development program for Healthy Learners.  She has over 14 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.

About the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, established in 1996, is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in all 46 South Carolina counties, and strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.