Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina Announces New President
February 9, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 9, 2010 – Stephanie Stuckey has been named president of Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina. Prior to being named president, Stuckey served as interim president and…
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The Salvation Army and Blackbaud Partner to Support Haiti Relief Online Fundraising
February 1, 2010Blackbaud gets Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response site up and running quickly to handle unprecedented amount of donations CHARLESTON, SC – February 1, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced…
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Upstate Residents to Take Strides for Autism
January 28, 2010April 17 Event Will Benefit SC Families Affected By the Disorder SIMPSONVILLE, SC – January 28, 2010 – Upstate residents will walk in support of South Carolina families affected by…
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Community Foundation Invests $108,000 in the Midlands
January 22, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 22, 2010 – Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the investment of $108,000 through 11 impact grants awarded to nonprofit organizations in the Midlands. These are the first…
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Advertising organization seeks nonprofit for 2010 public service campaign
January 22, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 21, 2010 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands has extended its application deadline to Feb. 5 from nonprofit organizations that wish to become the…
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Independent Fundraising Events Bring Big Returns for Nonprofits
January 22, 2010Online registrations, donations and fundraising per participant increasing in Blackbaud and Event 360 analysis of 30,000 donors and 4,000 individual fundraisers CHARLESTON, SC – January 22, 2010 – In a time when…
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Blackbaud Supports NetHope in its Efforts to Restore Communications in Haiti
January 22, 2010Donation will provide 20 humanitarian organizations working in Haiti with critical IT resources CHARLESTON, SC – January 21, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that it is making a…
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New Board Members Elected to Historic Columbia
January 14, 2010Historic Columbia Foundation Announces New Board Members COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2010 – Historic Columbia Foundation recently elected several new board members to its organization for 2009 -2010. Susan Brill was…
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The NonProfit Times Selects Blackbaud Sphere to Manage More than 11 Million Annual Emails
January 11, 2010Nonprofit-focused publication looks forward to enhanced email deliverability and reporting CHARLESTON, SC – January 11, 2010 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that The NonProfit Times, the leading business publication…
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ACT Launches WorkKeys® Readiness Indicator Tool
January 11, 2010Instrument Determines Individual Readiness for Testing or Training IOWA CITY, IOWA – January 11, 2010 – ACT, the nation’s leading source of workplace skills assessments, announced today the launch of…
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Volunteers Needed for World Beer Festival, Saturday, Jan. 16 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
January 9, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2010 – Ranked one of the nation’s top 10 festivals by USA Today, the World Beer Festival is returning to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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New Employee: National Kidney Foundation
January 6, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 6, 2010 – David Sloan has joined the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas as the Director of Development and Marketing. The National Kidney Foundation, Inc…
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Greater Chapin Community Endowment Receives Check for over $216,000 from Generous Chapin Man’s Estate
January 5, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 5, 2010 – The Greater Chapin Community Endowment (GCCE) announces it has received $216,594 from the estate of John C. Buck Smith. Smith’s decision to leave a…
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Cromer's to Kick Off 75th Anniversary with Charity Magic Shows
January 4, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2010 – Cromer’s, the South Carolina institution for flavored popcorn and the South Carolina state snack, peanuts, will kickoff its 75th anniversary celebration with a…
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Foundation Announces 2010 Officers
December 30, 2009The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2010 board of trustees officers: Yvonne Orr, chair; Mike McCabe, vice chair; Dee Dee Chewning, secretary and Thomas Otis, treasurer.…
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Foundation Announces 2010 Officers
December 30, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 30, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2010 board of trustees officers: Yvonne Orr (Charleston), chair; Mike McCabe (Columbia), vice…
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Foundation Annouces 2010 Officers
December 30, 2009The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2010 board of trustees officers: Yvonne Orr (Charleston), chair; Mike McCabe (Columbia), vice chair; Dee Dee Chewning (Lexington), secretary and…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $248,000 in Grants
December 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 23, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 16 Caritas grants and seven Discretionary grants, totaling $248,000, to nonprofit and faith-based…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $248,000 in Grants
December 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – December 23, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 16 Caritas grants and seven Discretionary grants, totaling $248,000, to nonprofit and faith-based…
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Historic Columbia Foundation Announces New Board Members
December 16, 2009Historic Columbia Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees Members COLUMBIA, SC – December 16, 2009 – Historic Columbia Foundation recently elected several new board members to its organization for 2009…
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Arthritis Foundation Uses Social Networking to Achieve Jingle Bell Walk/Run Event Fundraising Goals
December 16, 2009More than 750 nonprofit events and 60,000 participants have used Twitter, Facebook and YouTube integrated with Blackbaud’s Friends Asking Friends technology CHARLESTON, SC – December 16, 2009 – Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq:…
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Rev. W. Andrew Waldo elected eighth bishop of Upper South Carolina
December 15, 2009The Rev. W. Andrew Waldo was elected eighth bishop of Upper South Carolina by the 87th Diocesan Convention meeting at Trinity Cathedral, Columbia. Fr. Waldo was elected on the third ballot.…
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Nonprofit Association Hires New Staff
December 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2009 – The SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) has hired Glenice Saddler as the new Director of Membership and Resource Development. Ms. Saddler’s duties at…
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Celebrating 5th Anniversary, Charleston Miracle League Hosts Event to Honor Organization Founders, Workers and New Partner, Coastal Community Foundation
December 7, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – December 7, 2009 – The Charleston Miracle League (CML), an organization which allows children and adults with special needs to play baseball, celebrated their 5th anniversary on…
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United Way of the Midlands Convenes Faith-Based and Community Leaders to Discuss Collaborative Efforts
November 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 2, 2009 – Dr. Fred Smith of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. will be in town on Tuesday, November 17 for United Way of the Midlands…
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Columbia JCPenny Customers Round-Up for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
October 27, 2009100 Percent of Donations from Recent “Round-Up” Program Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, the JCPenney Store’s Afterschool Fund Partner Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and…
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Midlands Area Companies Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs
October 27, 2009American Heart Association publishes list in Fortune magazine COLUMBIA, SC – October 27, 2009 – The American Heart Association recognized 15 Midlands-area businesses as Start! Fit-Friendly Companies for promoting physical activity…
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Run Away on Turkey Day with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
October 26, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 22, 2009 — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands hosts the fifth annual 8K & 3K Turkey Day Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.…
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Non-Profits Surviving Economic Downturn
October 19, 2009Giving USA reports that, adjusted for inflation, total giving was down 5.7 percent, the largest drop recorded since the group has been keeping track of America’s charitable donations. Giving USA …
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New Web site Launched to Bridge Generations
October 15, 2009BGTIME.org – Bridging Generations through Technology, Information, Media and Engagement COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2009 – Recognizing that senior citizens in the Midlands have much to contribute to civic…
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Ken Martin Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
October 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2009 – Ken Martin has joined Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands as vice president of communications and resource development. “It’s a great time…
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United Way Campaign Picking up Steam!
October 13, 2009Midlands Companies step up in time of need Pacesetter campaigns display tremendous generosity despite economic challenges COLUMBIA, SC – October 6, 2009 – The 2009-2010 United Way Campaign has officially…
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SC Bar Foundation Awards More Than $68,000 to Midlands’ Organizations
October 6, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 6, 2009 – Richland County CASA, an organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in Richland County Family court, was awarded $10,000 to host a…
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Foundation Awards $37,000 in Grants
October 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 2, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded three discretionary grants totaling $37,000 to the Columbia Free Medical Clinic, HOPE worldwide–…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $44,500 in Caritas Grants
October 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 2, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 14 Caritas, totaling $44,500, to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina. Caritas…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $44,500 in Caritas Grants
October 2, 2009The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 14 Caritas, totaling $44,500, to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina. Caritas grants are for organizations providing outreach services…
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Time Warner Cable Business Class Employees Donate $10,000 to Charity
September 30, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2009 – They could have taken the money for themselves, but Time Warner Cable Business Class (TWCBC) employees in the Carolina Region are donating $10,000 to…
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Community Foundation Names Eau Claire Shalom Ministries the 2009 Catalyst Award Recipient
September 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 25, 2009 – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced Eau Claire Shalom Ministries (Shalom) as the recipient of the 2009 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award at its…
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Cancer Survivors Urge South Carolina General Assembly To Continue to Support Funding for Best Chance Network
September 22, 2009Program Provides Breast and Cervical Screening for Low-Income Women CHARLESTON – SC – September 22, 2009 – South Carolina cancer survivors and advocates say the continued funding of the Best Chance…
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Blackbaud Named to Software Magazine’s 27th Annual Software 500
September 22, 2009Software Magazine ranks Blackbaud as one of the world’s largest software companies CHARLESTON, SC – September 21, 2009 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and…
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ERA Wilder Realty Helps
September 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 21, 2009 – Helping to strike out against neuromuscular disease, members of ERA Wilder Realty recently raised over $1500 during a local benefit bowl-a-thon for the…
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Foundation Awards $89,900 to Catholic Sister-Affiliated Programs
September 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded nine Collaboration for Ministry (CMI) grants totaling $89,900 to programs associated with women religious (Sisters)…
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Columbia's First Annual Free to Breathe® Lung Cancer Awareness Walk
September 17, 2009Celebrate Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November and Support the National Lung Cancer Partnership COLUMBIA, SC – September 16, 2009 – South Carolina’s state motto proclaims: Dum, Spiro, Spero…While I…
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Boys & Girls Clubs to Host Step Off
September 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 17, 2009 – The Sprite Step Off, a national stepping showcase combined with community service challenge, comes to Columbia on October 17th. Boys & Girls Clubs…
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Community Foundation to Hold 25th Anniversary Celebration
September 9, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2009 – Central Carolina Community Foundation is marking its 25th Anniversary with a celebration on Thursday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. at Leaside to recognize our…
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Columbia World Affairs Council Announces the 2009 Global Vision Award Recipient
September 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 2, 2009 – Two titans of business, law and government who have led South Carolina into new global directions will be the recipients of the 2009…
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Misunderstood Birds Get the Attention They Deserve on International Vulture Awareness Day
August 27, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – August 27, 2009 – On Saturday September 5, 2009 the Center for Birds of Prey will participate in the International Vulture Awareness Day by providing various special…
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Community Foundation Announces New Board Members
August 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 25, 2009 – Central Carolina Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following new members to its Board of Trustees: Love Collins III – Executive Vice…
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Foundation Announces Inaugural Leadership Strategies Course Class
August 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 18, 2009 – A group of 12 South Carolina nonprofit leaders were selected for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina’s first nonprofit leadership graduate…
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Reliant Hospice Seeks Volunteers
August 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 17, 2009 – Columbia-based Reliant Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to assist its network of caregivers throughout a 32-county service area. Volunteers do not need medical…
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