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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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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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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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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Louie’s Kids Takes Run Buddies and Fit Club Programs Across The South
April 24, 2011To Continue the Fight Against Childhood Obesity Funds are Being Raised with Yoga Marathons in both Savannah, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA CHARLESTON, SC – April 24, 2011 – …
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Latest Blackbaud Index Report Indicates Slight Yearly Rise in Overall Giving and Decrease in Online Donations
April 18, 2011Debuts new specialty index focused on arts, culture, and humanities organizations CHARLESTON, SC – April 18, 2011 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced the release of a report focused on…
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Brookgreen Receives State Award for History
April 11, 2011MURRELLS INLET, SC – April 11, 2011 – On April 1, The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation in partnership with the S.C. Department of Archives and History and the Governor’s…
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The Children's Trust of South Carolina Welcomes Nine New Board Members
April 9, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – April 9, 2011 – The Children’s Trust of SouthCarolina is pleased to announce the addition of eight new members to itsboard of directors for the 2010-2014 term.…
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The Greater Savannah River Community Foundation Awards $3,000 To Healthy Learners Allendale
March 22, 2011ALLENDALE, SC – March 22, 2011 – The Greater Savannah RiverCommunity Foundation has awarded a $3,000 Health Grant to HealthyLearners, a nonprofit organization devoted to removing children’s healthbarriers to learning…
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Dine Out, Fight HIV/AIDS on April 28
March 21, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 28, 2011 – Just about everybody living inthe Lowcountry has two things in common: they love to support worthycauses andthey love to eat. The good news…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $50,000 to Welvista
March 15, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 15, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded $50,000 to Welvista to support the restructuring and revitalizing of its Healthy Smiles…
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Brookgreen Gardens’ President Appointed to Second Term and Executive Committee of the National Sculpture Society’s Board of Directors
March 10, 2011MURRELLS INLET, SC – March 10, 2011 – Robert E. “Bob” Jewell, Brookgreen Gardens’ President and CEO, was recently appointed to a second three-year term of the National Sculpture Society’s…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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