22 Influential leaders chosen to mentor Liberty Fellows
February 22, 2011Liberty Fellowship Announces Senior Advisors for the Class of 2012 GREENVILLE, SC – February 22, 2011 – What do the president of Michelin – North America, the state’s premier wellness…
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Small Business of the Month February 2011
February 21, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 17, 2011 – The Greenville Chamber recognized JBM & Associates, a show management and marketing company, as its February 2011 Small Business of the Month at…
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Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce to show off community pride at gala
February 7, 2011EASLEY, SC – Easley area community leaders will strut their stuff as the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce honors them on Saturday, Feb. 19. The annual chamber gala is themed,…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Net-Zero Energy Habitat For Humanity House to be held January 28th
January 20, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – January 20, 2011 – The Building Enclosure Council of Charleston and area Rotary Clubs have teamed up with the East Cooper Habitat for Humanity to construct a…
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Brookgreen Gardens’ President Named to ETV of South Carolina Endowment Board of Trustees
January 19, 2011MURRELLS INLET, SC – January 19, 2011 – Robert E. “Bob” Jewell, Brookgreen Gardens’ President and CEO, was recently elected to a three year term on Education Television of South…
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30th Anniversary Renaissance Weekend Convenes for New Year's in Charleston
January 2, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 27, 2010 – Renaissance Weekend, the non-partisan retreat founded in 1981 to build bridges among innovative leaders from diverse fields, tomorrow brings 1,100 participants to Charleston,…
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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend
January 2, 2011Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element…
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Ten at the Top Announces New 2011 Board Members
January 2, 2011UPSTATE, SC – December 27, 2010 – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration and planning in the Upstate region, has added five new members to…
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Bank of America/Merrill Lynch made a $2,500 donation to the Gateway to College program.
December 16, 2010Bank of America/Merrill Lynch made a $2,500 donation to the Gateway to College program. The funds are designated for textbooks for students in the program that serves high school dropouts…
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Sanctuary Is Forced to Turn Away Helpless, Needy Animals
December 15, 2010GEORGETOWN, SC – December 15, 2010 – SC-CARES (Coastal Animal Rescue and Educational Sanctuary), founded by Cindy Hedrick and Skip Yeager, is one of the all too few rescues and…
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The Riley Institute at Furman announces Lowcountry South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative
December 14, 2010Class V Graduates The Riley Institute at Furman is pleased to announce the commencement of Class V of the Lowcountry South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative. Chosen by nomination and application,…
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The Riley Institute at Furman announces Upstate South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative
December 14, 2010Class X Graduates The Riley Institute at Furman is pleased to announce the commencement of Class X of the Upstate South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative. Chosen by nomination and application,…
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Lt. Governor Check to Rec District to Benefit Greenville Seniors
December 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 13, 2010 – Lt. Governor Andre Bauer presented a $350,000 check to the Greenville County Recreation District (GCRD) today to help fund renovation and expansion of…
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Bi-Lo Celebrates Spartanburg through Store Re-Design Program, Donation to Community
December 8, 2010$133,000 in Grants Given to 23 Spartanburg-Area Non-Profits GREENVILLE, SC – December 8, 2010 – Today BI-LO revealed its newest updated store in Spartanburg, S.C., unveiling the latest in a…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $260,000 in Grants
December 3, 2010December 3, 2010 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded three grants totaling $260,000 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina. Healthy Learners, a nonprofit organization meeting…
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Greenville responds to Inaugural Project Rx take-back event
November 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 15, 2010 – Project Rx: A River Remedy, a community-driven medication collection event, collected 220 pounds of medication from the Greenville residents last Saturday at Greenville…
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Greenville Housing Fund Welcomes Two New Employees
November 10, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 10, 2010 – The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has recently added two new members to its staff: John Corcoran of Greenville, SC as Program Manager and…
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Michelin North America and Habitat for Humanity Celebrate a New Beginning for a Deserving Family
November 8, 2010TAYLORS,SC – November 5, 2010 – On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of GreenvilleCounty and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) joinedwith Michelin North America to welcome the Sims family to…
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Bi-Lo Charities Donates More Than $1.2 Million to Greenville-Area Non-Profit Organizations
November 8, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 8, 2010 – Today BI-LO Charities donated $1.2 million to 46 Greenville-area organizations addressing children’s needs, education and hunger relief in the local community. All funds…
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Nonprofits Register Now for “Finding the Spotlight” on November 10: DNA Creative Communications Hosts Event Planning Seminar
November 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 2, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications concludes its 2010 “Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit” educational series with “Re-Energize Your Event Planning” on November 10. Registration…
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Greenville Zoo Celebrates Halloween With Boo in the Zoo
October 13, 2010Festivities include children’s trick-or-treating and an unhaunted house GREENVILLE, SC – October 13, 2010 – The Greenville Zoo will host itsannual Boo in the Zoo, a family-friendly Halloween event for…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces New Class, Prepares Leaders for Future
October 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – October 13, 2010 – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program, would like to welcome our newest members living in the Low…
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Colonial Cup “Salute to the Military” Off To Fast Start; 1,600 Tickets for Military Distributed Already
October 8, 2010CAMDEN,SC – October 8, 2010 – The Carolina Cup Racing Association’s (CCRA) “Salute to theMilitary” is off to a fast start, as the Association has already givenout 1,600 tickets to…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces New Class, Prepares Leaders for Future
October 7, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program, would like to welcome our newest members living in the Upstate: Janelle Beamer of Southern…
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Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media
August 23, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 23, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the launch of Blackbaud Social™, a new offering that provides social media solutions for nonprofits to create both private-label…
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'Are You Smarter' Event Raises $175,000 for Greenville County Schools
August 22, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 21, 2010 – Although Greer Mayor Rick Danner took home the title of first-ever winner of Are You Smarter Than A Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader? game…
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Eight Nonprofit Leaders Receive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Training
August 11, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – August 11, 2010 – Eight students graduated from the Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Program, a collaborative effort between the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and…
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Nonprofits Register now for “Finding the Spotlight” on August 18: Public Relations Workshop to be hosted by DNA Creative Communications
August 5, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 5, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications continues its marketing series for local nonprofits with “Finding the Spotlight” on August 18. Registration for this session in addition…
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22 South Carolinians Chosen to Begin Intense Leadership Program
July 28, 2010Liberty Fellowship Announces Class of 2012 GREENVILLE, SC – July 27, 2010 – Significant community involvement,success in their chosen field and a commitment to improving SouthCarolina characterize the newest class…
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DNA Creative Communications Hosts Second Session in “Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit” Series
July 22, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 22, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) held its second educational marketing session for nonprofits, “Moving at the Speed of Light.” Dana Morgan, account manager at…
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Foundation Hosts Free Workshops for Nonprofits
July 20, 2010Through its Learning Academy, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has six more nonprofit workshops scheduled this year. Workshops are free and open to staff, board and volunteers…
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Smartphone Frenzy Creates Gateway for Increased Charity Donations
July 14, 2010HopeLine Program Makes Cell Phone Recycling Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence GREENVILLE, SC – July 14, 2020 – Eager to get your hands on the new DROID X by Motorola, but wondering…
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Nonprofits Register Now for “Moving at the Speed of Light” on July 21: Social Media Workshop to be hosted by DNA Creative Communications
July 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 1, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) continues its educational series for local nonprofits with the second session “Moving at the Speed of Light” on July 21.…
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Joe McGill Plans His Third Slave-Cabin Sleepover
June 15, 2010Next Stop James Island’s McLeod Plantation on June 19 CHARLESTON, SC – For the third time in two months, historic preservationist Joseph McGill will spend the night in a former…
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Grant to Support Hurricane/Natural Disaster Relief Efforts for People With Disabilities
June 3, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 1, 2010 – The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has awarded a Quality of Life Grant in the amount of $21,500.00 to Portlight Strategies, Inc. The…
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Goodwill Grows in Sumter, Conway and Summerville with JEDA Bond Funding.
April 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 27, 2010 – Bond financing facilitated by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has helped spread Goodwill further across the state. The $24.2 million in…
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YWCA Stand Against Racism
April 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 30, 2010 – On Friday, April 30, 2010, TheYWCA of Greater Charleston will be sponsoring The Stand Against Racism Event from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM…
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Verizon Wireless Encourages Everyone to Support Victims of Sexual Assault
April 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2010 – Designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April brings an annual opportunity to focus on awareness on sexual violence and its effect on…
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Blackbaud to Participate in NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference
April 6, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 8, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) will once again be the diamond sponsor of the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), presented by NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology…
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Blackbaud Provides Online Fundraising Technology for “Idol Gives Back”
April 5, 2010Launches fundraising website to help viewers and fansraise money in advance of April 21st FOX television special CHARLESTON, SC – April 5, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc. today announced that it…
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Shamrocks Shine as Kroger Kicks off Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser
March 30, 2010Customers encouraged to purchase Irish symbol to aidnon-profit organization ATLANTA, GA – March 26, 2010 – In an effort to raise money for andawareness about Muscular Dystrophy, Kroger’s Atlanta Division…
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BI-LO Charities Announces Fundraising Goal for 27th Annual BI-LO Charity Classic
March 10, 2010GREENVILLE, C – March 9, 2010 – BI-LO Charities announced the fundraising goal of $4.5 million for the 2010 BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournament at a press conference today at…
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Epworth Children's Home Cook Out for Kids BBQ event April 17th
March 4, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 4, 2010 – Epworth’s Alumni Association is having its second annual fundraiser for Epworth Children’s Home by having its second annual Cook Out for Kids BBQ…
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Blackbaud Announces March Web Seminars for Nonprofits
March 2, 2010Free online events focus on nonprofit strategies and best practices Lessons Learned from Haiti Web Seminar Series Series Description: Blackbaud is offering a free web seminar series to help…
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Blackbaud Offers Nonprofits Free Web Seminar Series on Rapid Response Fundraising
March 1, 2010Lessons Learned from Haiti series to focus on planning, executing and following-up on rapid response campaigns CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB) is offering a…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families Elects 2010 Board Officers
February 25, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2010 – The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families has elected Chrissy Brogdon Dingeldine as president of the board of trustees, effective March 2010. Dingeldine, who…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families Announces Communications Manager
February 25, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2010 – The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families is pleased to announce Allison Cowherd as communications manager, effective January 1, 2010. Cowherd joined…
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LRADAC Opens New Richland County Facility
February 24, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2010 – LRADAC held a grand opening ceremony on February 23 for its new 60,000 square-foot facility on Colonial Drive that combines the services and staff…
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Hastings Named President of Fountain Inn, SC Chamber
February 22, 2010GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – February 22, 2010 – Upstate real estate executive John R. Hastings, Sr. has been named president of the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce, effective March 1, 2010.…
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art Selects Blackbaud for a Technology Transformation
February 17, 2010Will partner to help staff engage 3.5 million website visitors and enhance relationships with 100,000 members and donors CHARLESTON, SC – February 16, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB) the…
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