Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Non Profit Minute – Bob Morris, Community Foundation of Greenville
January 17, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
January 16, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
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Non Profit Minute – Kim Hutzell, Girl Scouts of SC Mountains to Midlands
January 9, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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Hispanic Alliance unveils community needs assessment evaluating the current state of the Hispanic/Latino Community of Greenville County
January 9, 2019
The Hispanic Alliance, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville and Furman University, is hosting a special event to unveil Hispanics in Greenville, a needs assessment study evaluating the…
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Non Profit Minute – Ann Wright, Greenville Tech Foundation
January 8, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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CHE appoints Interim President and Executive Director
January 2, 2019
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced that Mr. Michael LeFever will serve as Interim President and Executive Director beginning the first week of January. On December 6,…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019
In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019
Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2019 officers
December 20, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2019 board of trustees’ officers: Thomas Otis, Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Vice Chair; Mitch Watson, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Thomas…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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WREN welcomes A’ja Wilson as Keynote Speaker for annual summit
December 17, 2018
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will be hosting their third annual state-wide summit on April 1st, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art in downtown Columbia. This year WREN welcomes keynote speaker A’ja…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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CDS celebrates the Holidays
December 17, 2018The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) celebrated its annual “Holiday Events” week from Tuesday, December 11th through Thursday, December 13th. CDS hosted arts and crafts, a holiday movie and popcorn…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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Foundation awards $688,630 in grants
December 11, 2018
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $688,630 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. These organizations will receive the funds for operating support in 2019.…
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HSSC CEO Kenneth R. Deans Jr. accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council
December 10, 2018
Forbes Nonprofit Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Chief Executives in Successful Nonprofit Organizations Kenneth R. Deans Jr., President and CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC), has been accepted into…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee
December 6, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee
December 5, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation recognizes 75 years of impact and announces future plans
December 3, 2018Throughout the year, The Spartanburg County Foundation has recognized its 75th anniversary by focusing on community impact. At the onset of 2018, the Foundation set a target goal to increase…
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United Way celebrates National Philanthropy day by honoring supporters
December 3, 2018United Way of the Piedmont announced our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and hundreds…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation recognizes 75 years of impact and announces future plans
December 3, 2018
Throughout the year, The Spartanburg County Foundation has recognized its 75th anniversary by focusing on community impact. At the onset of 2018, the Foundation set a target goal to increase…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
United Way celebrates National Philanthropy day by honoring supporters
December 3, 2018
United Way of the Piedmont announced our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and hundreds…
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GCM welcomes new team members
November 29, 2018Greer Community Ministries announces the addition of two new team members. Shelly Bierwiler joins the nonprofit as the events coordinator and Zach Holcombe is the new accountant. “We are excited…
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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success
November 27, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to the success of…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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Ten at the Top & Spartanburg Chamber partnering to host Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development event
November 20, 2018Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presents Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by…
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Spartanburg leaders reconnect to recognize 15 years of Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
November 20, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation held its first reunion to reconnect graduates of the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) in recognition of the initiative’s 15th year. The event featured a special…
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Spartanburg leaders reconnect to recognize 15 years of Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
November 20, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation held its first reunion to reconnect graduates of the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) in recognition of the initiative’s 15th year. The event featured a special…
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Ten at the Top & Spartanburg Chamber partnering to host Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development event
November 20, 2018
Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presents Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by…
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Chandra Dillard, Rick Danner and Terence Roberts receive regional awards at Celebrating Successes Brunch
November 19, 2018During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch on Wednesday, November 14, South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and City of Anderson Mayor Terence…
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Chandra Dillard, Rick Danner and Terence Roberts receive regional awards at Celebrating Successes Brunch
November 19, 2018
During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch on Wednesday, November 14, South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and City of Anderson Mayor Terence…
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Greenville Housing Fund announced The Homeowner Preservation Funding Program
November 15, 2018
The Greenville Housing Fund, an organization that provides innovative funding and investments for affordable and workforce housing, is excited to announce its newest program, The Homeowner Preservation Program (HOPP). With support…
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Spartanburg youth provides community outreach through family photographs
November 15, 2018
Jeremiah Drummond, a junior at North Greenville University, will provide free photos of families and friends who gather this Thanksgiving at the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10:30…
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Town of Ninety-Six and Charles Townes Arts & Technology Experiment receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 15, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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Non Profit Minute – Tom Keith, The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
November 15, 2018
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Town of Ninety-Six and Charles Townes Arts & Technology Experiment receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 15, 2018
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2018 and releases “Wise Giving and Professional Solicitor Report”
November 14, 2018South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2018. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were recognized at a press conference and honored with…
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Rebuild Upstate receives National Award for the third time in five years
November 13, 2018ReFrame Association, a network of volunteer-based home repair organizations throughout the country, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with its third Best Practices Award in the past five years. Best Practice awards…
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Rebuild Upstate receives National Award for the third time in five years
November 13, 2018
ReFrame Association, a network of volunteer-based home repair organizations throughout the country, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with its third Best Practices Award in the past five years. Best Practice awards…
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