S.C. Maritime Foundation tall ships coming about to weather financial storm
December 18, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 16, 2011 – The South Carolina Maritime Foundation is moving ahead to sell the Spirit of South Carolina and will work to find a home for…
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New Version of Blackbaud NetCommunity Helps Nonprofits Create Mobile-Ready and Social-Friendly Websites
December 16, 2011Latest enhancements focus on boosting nonprofits’ effectiveness in marketing, communications, and campaign execution CHARLESTON, SC – December 15, 2011 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced new enhancements to Blackbaud NetCommunity™,…
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Greenville Humane Society Receives Esteemed Hollingsworth Grant
December 14, 2011Award Will Support PlannedEnhancements at New Airport Road Facility GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2011 – The Greenville HumaneSociety has been awarded a Hollingsworth Grant, one of 70 local organizations…
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More than 200 attend PULSE Annual Report
December 12, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 12, 2011 – More than 200 young professionals and community leaders attended PULSE’s first Annual Report to Members Wednesday night. The event was created by PULSE…
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Foundation Awards $47,500 in Grants
December 12, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundationof South Carolina has awarded 21 Caritas grants, totaling $47,500 tononprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina. Caritas grants…
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New Development Director, Harley Carpenter, Begins with SCWF
December 11, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2012 – The South Carolina WildlifeFederation (SCWF) has hired Harley Carpenter, an experienced fundraiser,to support the organization’s efforts to conserve South Carolina’sinvaluable wildlife and natural…
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Tri-County Technical College sponsored angel trees for children from three area Head Start Programs
December 11, 2011PENDLETON, SC – December 9, 2011 – Faculty, staff and students at Tri-County Technical College’s Pendleton, Anderson, and Easley campuses sponsored an angel tree for children from the Head Start…
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The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation Raises $26,000 for Local Charities
December 5, 2011SUNSET, SC – December 5, 2011 – At a dinner last Thursday evening at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, members of the community’s Charitable Foundation presented $26,000 in funds raised…
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DNA Invites Nonprofits to Apply for LIVE HERE GIVE HERE Program
December 1, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 30, 2011 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) is now welcoming applications for its 2012 LIVE HERE GIVE HERE (LHGH) program. Through the program, DNA donates its…
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Greenwood County Community Foundation New Director
December 1, 2011GREENWOOD, SC – December 1, 2011 – The Greenwood County Community Foundation has chosen its first Executive Director. Following a national search, Mark Kasper was selected to head the new…
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DNA Invites Nonprofits to Apply for 2012 LIVE HERE GIVE HERE Program
November 30, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 30, 2011 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) is now welcoming applications for its 2012 LIVE HERE GIVE HERE (LHGH) program. Through the program, DNA donates its…
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High School Students Collect 29,266 Pounds of Food
November 23, 2011N. Charleston, SC – November 22, 2011 – Young & Free South Carolina, powered by South Carolina Federal Credit Union, partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank Student Food Drive, helping…
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Campaign to Benefit Families in Need across the Carolinas
November 18, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2011 – Time Warner Cable has launched “Holiday Hopes & Happenings,” a month-long drive to help families in need this holiday season across North Carolina…
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Project Host Named 2011 Angel
November 17, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 18, 2011 – Project Host Soup Kitchen in Greenville, S.C. was one of 10 2011 Angel organizations cited this week by S.C. Secretary of State Mark…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Announces New Board of Directors Members
November 17, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 15, 2011 – Girl Scouts of South Carolina –Mountains to Midlands has announced its appointment of Aiken residentand businesswoman, Debbie Reed, as one of five new…
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Columbia Buddy Walk Raises $40,000 for Down Syndrome Awareness and Research; $68,000 Raised Statewide
November 16, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 15, 2011 – Buddy Walk, the annual celebrationof people with Down syndrome, was hosted by Family Connection of SC inColumbia, Spartanburg, and Anderson during the month…
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Coastal Kids Dental & Braces is participating in the Lowcountry Food Bank Holiday Food Drive
November 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 11, 2011 – This holiday season Coastal Kids Dental & Braces is participating in the Lowcountry Food Bank canned food drive. At both office locations, Hanahan…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy Hires Assistant Director of Development
November 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 14, 2011 – Brittany Wallace has joined the Charleston Parks Conservancy as assistant director of development. She will assist the director of development with fundraising, special…
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15 Years, $42 Million; Foundation Celebrates 15 Years in Philanthropy
November 14, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, celebrates 15 years in philanthropy this…
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Tournament Raised More Than $20,000 for Prostate Cancer Patients
November 14, 2011Annual Burger Prostate Challenge Golf Tournament held at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course CHARLESTON, SC – November 14, 2011 – Charitable foursomes raised more than $20,000 for prostate cancer patients making…
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Deadline Approaching for Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
November 11, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – November 11, 2011 – The Spartanburg County Foundation is currently accepting applications and nominations for the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute 2012 session. The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute,…
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Charleston Businessman Joins Charleston Parks Conservancy Board
November 2, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 2, 2011 – Thomas J. “TJ” Parsell Jr. has joined the Charleston Parks Conservancy board of directors. Parsell is president of Hospitality Management Group, which operates Blossom, Cypress and…
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New Report Released on Growing Philanthropy in the United States
November 2, 2011Leaders define initiatives for increasing Americans’ individual charitable giving CHARLESTON, SC – November 2, 2011 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the release of Growing Philanthropy in the United…
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Upstate Homeless Coalition Announces Home At Last Program
November 1, 2011New Program to Provide Permanent Housing for Homeless Individuals and Families GREENVILLE, SC – November 1, 2011 – The Upstate Homeless Coalition today announced its Home At Last (H.A.L) program…
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Project Rx Collects 1,541 Lbs of Medication for Safe Disposal
October 31, 2011Third Semi-Annual Drug Collection Event is an Upstate Success GREENVILLE, SC – October 31, 2011 – Project Rx: A River Remedy, a community-driven medication collection event, held its third event…
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SC's Rotary District 7770 Honored for Polio Campaign Donations
October 28, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – October 27, 2011 – Rotarians in District 7770 –comprisedof Rotary Clubs in South Carolina’s 25 eastern counties – have earnedinternational recognition for donating nearly a million dollars…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful Receives First Place Affiliate Award from Keep America Beautiful
October 28, 2011Local Organization Recognized with National Award Charleston, SC – October 28, 2011 – Keep Charleston Beautiful will be recognized by Keep America Beautiful (KAB), during Keep America Beautiful’s 58th annual National…
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Blackbaud Announces Events Boot Camp
October 28, 2011Web Seminar Series for Nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC – October 27, 2011 – A free four-day web seminar series hosted by Blackbaud and nonprofit experts explores how nonprofits can kick-start their event…
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Greenville Housing Fund Becomes the First CDFI in the Upstate to Help Meet Local Needs
October 26, 2011GHF Expands Lending to Anderson and Spartanburg Counties GREENVILLE, SC – October 25, 2011 –Buying a house, starting a small business, or going to college are all dreams that Greenville…
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LCWSC Executive Director Named 2012 President of SC Association Special Purpose Districts (SPD)
October 24, 2011LAURENS COUNTY – October 24, 2011 – Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is pleased to announce that Executive Director Jeff Field has been named the 2012 President of…
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United Way Young Philanthropists Accepting Nominations for Inaugural Mentor of the Year Program
October 3, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 3, 2011 – Young Philanthropists (YP), a subgroup of United Way of Greenville County’s Palmetto Society, are accepting nominations to recognize mentors who are making a…
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Pamela Lackey named 2011 Business Leader of the Year
September 29, 2011September 29, 2011 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerceis pleased to announce its 2011 Business Leader of the Year is PamelaLackey, state president of AT&T South Carolina. Lackey will…
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Grassroots Leaders Embark on Journey to Create Community Change
September 27, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – September 27, 2011 – Twenty-five Spartanburg County residents are embarking on a new journey to improve the community by utilizing the skills they have gleaned from their…
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The Weekly Standard Editor to Keynote Annual Business Summit at Wild Dunes
September 26, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – September 26, 2011 – William Kristol, editor of the Washington-based political magazine, The Weekly Standard, will join more than 250 business leaders at the South Carolina Chamber…
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Cooper River Bridge Run Funds New Scholarship for The Art Institute of Charleston
September 26, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – September 26, 2011 – The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) announced that it has established a scholarship fund for Culinary Arts students at the Art Institute of…
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S.C. Chamber of Commerce Sues NLRB to Block Notification Rule
September 20, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – September 20, 2011 – The South Carolina Chamber ofCommerce, the state’s unified voice of business, and the United StatesChamber of Commerce have filed a lawsuit against the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $93,000 to Sister-led Ministries
September 8, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded eight Collaboration for Ministry Initiative grants totaling $93,000 to programs associated with women…
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Non-Profit Organization Kaboom! Names Greenville among 151 “Playful City USA” Communities
September 6, 2011Communities Fighting Play Deficit by Implementing Policies to Increase Play Opportunities for Children GREENVILLE, SC – September 6, 2011 – With only 1-in-5 children in the U.S. currently living within…
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Stacy Pearsall Joins Wounded Nature – Working Veterans
August 20, 2011Charleston Center for Photography Founder Elected to Wounded Nature – Working Veterans Board of Directors CHARLESTON, SC – August 22, 2011 – Stacy Pearsall, Founder, Charleston Center for Photography…
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Derek Mathis of Miller-Valentine Group Named to Lowcountry Children’s Center Board of Directors
August 17, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – August 17, 2011 – Miller-Valentine Group is pleased to announce Derek Mathis has been elected to the Board of Directors for The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center,…
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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center Names U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn 2011 Advocate of the Year
August 8, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – August 8, 2011 – The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center’s Board of Directors has named Congressman James E. Clyburn as their 2011 Advocate of the Year…
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Merge Launches Sites for Greenville Non-Profits
August 3, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – August 3, 2011 – In July, Merge launched sites for two Upstate non-profit organizations, Greenville County First Steps and the Julie Valentine Center. Greenville County First Steps…
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2011 Upstate Bocce Bash Raises $20,500 for Special Olympics
July 27, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 27, 2011 – The Upstate Bocce Bash, held on Saturday, May 21, was enjoyed and supported by more than 400 participants, sponsors and volunteers. This was…
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New Nonprofit Helps Soldiers Reconnect With Families
July 18, 2011Operation R&R provides complementary vacations to military families CHARLESTON, SC – July 18, 2011 – Long and frequent deployments place great strain on families left at home. Returning home can…
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U.S. Chamber Names Robert Purser Manager of Southeast Regional Office
July 9, 2011WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named RobertPurser manager of its Southeast Regional Office. In this capacity,Purser will support the Chamber’s legislative, political, and grassrootsresources in Alabama,…
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ReWa Welcomes Ray C. Overstreet to the Board of Commissioners
July 6, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 6, 2011 – Renewable Water Resources is proud to announce that Ray C. Overstreet has joined their Board of Commissioners. Mr. Overstreet, a resident of Fountain…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $467,937 in Grants
June 16, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 16, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 10 Responsive Grants totaling $467,937 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina.…
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Liberty Fellowship Announces 8th Class of Fellows
June 16, 201123 Leaders Chosen from throughout South Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – June 15, 2011 – There is a difference between successand significance. Liberty Fellowship’s newest class of Fellows,announced today, share a…
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Cub Scout Pack 11 finishes first year with a bang
June 5, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – June 3, 2011 – Cub Scout Pack 11 has finished their first year with a bang, with the 29 first through fourth grade boys earning well over…
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Local Early Childhood Expert to Create a Ripple Effect of Learning in Three Lowcountry Counties
June 5, 2011Ripple Effect Awarded Contract to help Local Students Excel CHARLESTON,SC – June 2, 2011 – One in seven children in the state of South Carolina is not ready for first…
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