Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates five-year anniversary

  November 15, 2024

Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates its five-year anniversary as an independent advisory firm. Since its inception, Grant Philanthropic Advisors has proudly supported dozens of individuals, foundations, family offices and corporations in…

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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Spartanburg County

  November 14, 2024

An affordable college education became a reality on Thursday for hundreds of high-achieving, under-resourced Spartanburg students because of the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. The expansion was made possible through an…

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Empower Charleston Showcase raises $137,410 for six local nonprofits

  October 31, 2024

Empower Charleston announced that its recent Showcase Event successfully raised $137,410 to support six impactful nonprofits serving the Tri-County region. This unique gathering brought together over 200 community leaders, philanthropists,…

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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future

  October 18, 2024

Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…

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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness

  September 30, 2024

SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…

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Trident United Way names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer

  September 10, 2024

Trident United Way (TUW) announced leadership promotions and new hires within the organization’s Communications team. These changes underscore TUW’s commitment to excellence and strategic growth in their mission of supporting…

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The Village Group receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy to curb summer learning loss and boost social-emotional support for rural African American youth

  July 23, 2024

Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…

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Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors

  July 11, 2024

Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors bringing decades of philanthropic leadership. In his role as Of Counsel with GPA, Porter will make strategic connections to potential clients and thought leaders…

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United Ministries announces program closure

  July 8, 2024

New Focus on Economic Mobility, Housing Stability, and Homeless Services After thorough analysis and evaluation, United Ministries’ leadership team and Board of Directors have determined that the organization will no…

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