Maritime Association of South Carolina Announces New Hirings
May 21, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 21, 2012 – The Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC) announced today the hiring of a new President and Vice President. Pam Zaresk is the new…
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Cummins Marine GM Jenny Bush Joins Wounded Nature’s Board of Directors
May 21, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 21, 2012 – Wounded Nature – Working Veterans announces that Jenny Bush, General Manager, Cummins Marine has joined their board of directors. “Jenny and Cummins…
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Blackbaud CRM Release Features Powerful New Data Tools for Nonprofits
May 17, 2012Leading nonprofits select Blackbaud CRM to power constituent engagement CHARLESTON, SC – May 17, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced enhancements to Blackbaud CRM™, including new membership features, a…
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Tuesday Morning Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch
May 16, 2012National Retailer Implements Cloud Technology for Benefits CHARLESTON, SC – May 15, 2012 – Tuesday Morning has selected BENEFITFOCUS® HR InTouch to streamline its benefits management and employee communication. Tuesday…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $77,500 in Grants
May 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of SouthCarolina has awarded 21 Caritas grants, totaling $77,500, to nonprofitand faith-based organizations meeting the basic needs of…
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Georgetown Meat Fish Slam tournament Reels in Kids’ Chance Scholarships
May 9, 2012GEORGETOWN, SC – May 9, 2012 – Georgetown, South Carolina was the destination for anglers who participated in this year’s Georgetown Landing Marina’s Meat Fish Slam tournament benefiting Kids’ Chance…
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Charleston Civic Design Center Receives Grant to Support FEMA Research
May 9, 2012Grant part of NEA announcement of 788 Art Works grants and $24.81 million in funding nationwide CHARLESTON, SC – May 8, 2012 – National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco…
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Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of Convio
May 8, 2012Combination of Blackbaud and Convio will propel technology innovation for nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC – May 7, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced that it has completed its acquisition of…
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Target Analytics Principal Giving Solution Helps Nonprofits Identify Top Tier Prospects
April 23, 2012Goes beyond wealth to include several key indicators of principal giving CHARLESTON, SC – April 23, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced the availability of Target Analytics Principal Giving…
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Fundraising Momentum Continued in 2011, yet Challenges Remain for Higher Education Fundraisers
April 18, 2012Revenue is up, while reactivation of lapsed donors and new donor acquisition declines CHARLESTON, SC – April 18, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced the availability of the 2011…
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Jared L. Slovan DMD Elected to Wounded Nature – Working Veterans Board of Directors
April 13, 2012MT. PLEASANT, SC – April 13, 2012 – Jared L. Slovan, DMD, has been elected to serve on the Wounded Nature – Working Veterans’ board of directors. Wounded Nature –…
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Blackbaud and TechSoup Expand Partnership to Provide New Resources for Nonprofits
April 12, 2012Launching survey focused on technology needs of small nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC – April 12, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) and TechSoup announced that they are expanding their existing partnership…
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One Man Embarks on 1,000 Mile Marathon to Benefit Parkinson’s Disease Research and Inspire Every Day Heroes
April 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 2, 2012 – Business owner and humanitarian James Mangini, 32, will embark on the 1000 Mile Marathon on May 7, 2012 to raise awareness and funds…
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Blackbaud and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Partner to Provide Enhanced Member Benefits
March 28, 2012Blackbaud to participate in AFP’s 49th International Conference on Fundraising CHARLESTON, SC – March 28, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced members-only pricing and special access webinars, designed specifically…
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Family Circle Cup Selects Courting Kids as Community Outreach Partner
March 26, 2012Annual $50,000 Donation to Grow Via On-Site Fundraising Opportunities during Tournament CHARLESTON, SC – March 22, 2012 – For the second consecutive year, the Family Circle Cup has selectedCourting Kids,…
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HUD Awards $2,002,064 for New Local Homeless Programs in South Carolina
March 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 14, 2012 – U.S. Housing and Urban Development(HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded nearly $2,002,064 to supportten new local homeless programs in South Carolina. This fundingprovides…
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Study Reveals Nonprofits Lose 75 Percent of Event Fundraisers Each Year
March 7, 2012Blackbaud reports trends and releases next generation Friends Asking Friends CHARLESTON, SC – March 7, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) released two new reports focused on peer-to-peer event fundraising…
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Target Analytics Offers New Services to Provide Nonprofits Insights into Donor Behavior
March 1, 2012Based on giving data for more than 75 Million U.S. Households CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB)today announced the availability of Loyalty Insights and LapsedInsights…
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Blackbaud to Participate in the DMANF 2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference
February 29, 2012Direct marketing and fundraising pioneer Chuck Longfield to be honored CHARLESTON, SC – February 29, 2012 – Blackbaud’s Chief Scientist Chuck Longfield will receive the Max L. Hart Nonprofit Achievement…
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Online Giving to Nonprofits Grew 13 Percent in 2011
February 16, 2012Small and medium-sized organizations leading the way CHARLESTON, SC – February 16, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today released its annual 2011 Online Giving Report featuring the most comprehensive analysis…
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The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving up 1.8% in December and Online Giving up 12.9%
February 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 15, 2012 – The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving, a broad-based fundraising index that reports overall giving trends of 1,301 US-based nonprofit organizations representing $2.59 billion…
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Constant Contact and eTapestry Integration Now Available for Nonprofits
February 9, 2012Free integration designed to help improve efficiency and effectiveness of email marketing campaigns and donor management CHARLESTON, SC and WALTHAM, MA – February 9, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB)…
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PalmettoPride Awards 144 Community Improvement and Enforcement Grants
January 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 19, 2012 – PalmettoPride held its annual grantsluncheon honoring the 2011-2012 grant award winners. The PalmettoPridegrants provide trees, cleanup supplies and funds needed to enhanceenvironmental education,…
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Kids’ Chance of SC welcomes two new board members
January 17, 2012GEORGETOWN, SC – January 17, 2012 – Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides scholarship and support to dependents of South Carolina workers who have been…
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Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Convio
January 17, 2012Combining strengths will provide a comprehensive and compelling set of multi-channel supporter engagement solutions to nonprofit organizations of all sizes Combined company has over $440 million in trailing twelve months…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Elects 2012 Officers
January 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 6, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2012 board of trustees’ officers: Mike McCabe, chair; Dee Dee Chewning, vice chair;…
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Leadership in Diversity Award Call for Nominations
January 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 6, 2012 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is looking for individuals whose work and commitment towards diversity has made an impact in…
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31st Anniversary Renaissance Weekend Convenes for New Year's in Charleston
December 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 27, 2011 – Renaissance Weekend, the non-partisan retreat founded in 1981 to build bridges among innovative leaders from diverse fields, tomorrow brings 1,200 participants to Charleston,…
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More Money in Cancer Patients Stockings Thanks to Local Program
December 28, 2011Share Our Suzy helps Roper St. Francis patients cover critical expenses during treatment CHARLESTON, SC – December 20, 2011 – Roper St. Francis Foundation and the local chapter of Share…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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