Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation receives Seal of Transparency for third consecutive year
March 15, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is proud to announce that they have earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the leading nonprofit…
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GirlUp GVL receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to ensure high school girls from under-resourced community have the support they need to succeed
March 14, 2023Local nonprofit, GirlUp GVL, has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 70 area high school girls have the resources they need to…
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Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker
March 14, 2023
Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker at Southern Fried Circuit charity concert Upcountry Fiber announces that Lindsay Ell, who was named “one of the…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation announces $150,000 in scholarships
March 6, 2023
Current students can apply now for 87 awards The Midlands Technical College Foundation is making more than $150,000 in scholarships available to MTC students for the 2023-24 academic year. To…
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Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO
March 1, 2023
Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO. Together SC, the state’s “chamber of commerce” for…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Drew Stevens named ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni’
February 27, 2023
Drew Stevens was just selected as the 2023 ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni Award’ recipient. He’s a Certified Financial Planner with Northwestern Mutual and a partner in the G3 Wealth…
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Trident United Way and SC Thrive offer free tax assistance in the Tri-County
February 6, 2023
Trident United Way and SC Thrive’s free tax filing portal is now open, offering services to Tri-County residents with an adjusted gross household income of $73,000 or less. This year,…
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Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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A Child’s Haven announces 2023 Board of Directors
February 3, 2023
A Child’s Haven (ACH) is proud to introduce our 2023 Board of Directors. These volunteers are ACH’s governing body. All members are elected to a three-year term of office, and…
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Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for Lead United
January 25, 2023
Community Leadership Program equips participants with the necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors North Charleston, SC— Trident United Way is once again partnering with the Charleston…
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Prisma Health develops program to help pair Black mothers with doulas with support of the TD Charitable Foundation
January 23, 2023
With support of the TD Charitable Foundation, Prisma Health is developing a program to improve maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers by pairing them with doulas for support through…
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Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million gift for Furman’s Timmons Arena renovation
January 18, 2023
Businessman and philanthropist Ravenel B. Curry III has pledged $10 million to Furman University for renovations to Timmons Arena, home to the Paladins’ men’s and women’s basketball programs. The gift…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation accepting applications for eight scholarships
January 16, 2023
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. – Students in Horry and Georgetown counties are making plans for college in the fall, and the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s 2023 Scholarship Program is helping lighten the…
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Palmetto Moon Awards $10,000 to non-profit organizations across Southeast with “Together, Let’s Do Good” Giving Campaign
January 11, 2023
Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, is thrilled to announce the recipients of its “Together, Let’s Do Good” giving campaign – awarding $1,000 to 10 non-profit organizations serving the retailer’s…
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The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee now accepting letters of intent for grants to benefit charitable organizations in Greenville County
January 4, 2023
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, is accepting letters of intent between January 1-13, 2023 for grant applications. The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee determines recommended grants for funding in…
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Kids On Point receives $57,000 Power:Ed grant to expand its services to North Charleston
January 4, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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Carolina Children’s Home offering 2023 scholarships and grants
January 4, 2023
Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit which provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for 2023 scholarships and…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation gifts $225K to ministries in the Upstate
December 29, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation devoted to Biblical philanthropy, presented grants to 52 ministries in Upstate counties including York, Chester, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Anderson, and Oconee counties.…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium seeks 150 volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
December 20, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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Moore Bradley Myers is proud to host the 2022 Bike Bonanza in the Town of Swansea
December 16, 2022Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to sponsor the 2022 Bike Bonanza, an event giving away free bikes to local children in the Town of Swansea, on Saturday, December 17…
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Senior Director of Development (Program Mgr III)
December 14, 2022
In this challenging role, you will be supporting the FA – Foundation & Alumni department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following. Identify, cultivate…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its 2023 JA Inspire Virtual program for SC middle and high school students
December 14, 2022Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Jeffery Faw as new Executive Director
December 12, 2022
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation today announced the selection of its new executive director, Jeffery Faw. Faw brings more than 30 years of extensive fundraising, development and sales experience to the…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation announces new nonprofit directory for Waccamaw Region
December 12, 2022
The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, has launched a new Nonprofit Directory that is hosted on its website www.waccamawcf.org. The Nonprofit Directory serves as the region’s…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 16
December 8, 2022Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an engagement group associated with United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, December 15 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The…
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Brittain, Cail, Wallace and Hucks join Waccamaw Community Foundation Board of Directors
December 7, 2022
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. – Emma Ruth Brittain, Cheryl Cail, Wallace Evans, Jr., and Robert Hucks, II, have been elected to the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s board of directors. WCF board president…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 7, 2022
Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day will…
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Power:Ed awards $35,000 in scholarship support to SC State University
December 6, 2022The South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide Graduate Assistance Program scholarships to deserving students. “Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student…
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Free legal assistance available to Hurricane Ian survivors in South Carolina
December 2, 2022
A toll-free legal aid hotline is available to South Carolina victims of storm-related damage as a result of Hurricane Ian in the recently declared disaster areas of Charleston, Georgetown and…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Maritime partners challenge community to fill shipping container with toys
November 28, 2022
SC Ports, ILA and Coalition 18 partnering on Holiday Toy Drive South Carolina Ports, the International Longshoremen’s Association and Coalition 18 are teaming up to fill an entire 40-foot container…
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United Way of the Midlands seeks participants for Blueprint for Leadership Class of 2023
November 28, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through December 18, 2022. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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NAMI Charleston spreads holiday cheer through Giving Tuesday holiday drive donations
November 21, 2022
NAMI Charleston Area spreads Holiday Cheer through their Giving Tuesday Campaign, taking donations for their Holiday Drive. NAMI seeks to use the Holiday funds to provide gifts for those who…
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Kids Teeth invites the public to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 2
November 18, 2022
Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit both Kids Teeth locations in Mount Pleasant on Friday, Dec. 2. The event is open to the public in exchange for a donation for…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation awards $75K to ministries in the Upstate
November 17, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation founded on Biblical stewardship, presented grants to 17 nonprofit organizations in Greenville and Anderson Counties. The grants are part of SCCF’s Community…
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Samsung hosts 6th Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
November 15, 2022
On Saturday, November 12, Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Sixth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry, reaffirming its commitment to recognize and honor the service of local…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Audacy, and multiple police and fire agencies throughout Greenville County team up for 28-hour holiday toy drive
November 9, 2022Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Audacy, and police and fire agencies throughout Greenville County will team up on December 1 and December 2 to host LEO Santa, a holiday toy drive…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 3rd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash – Nov 12
November 7, 2022
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November 12, 2022 at Steel Hands Brewery at 2350 Foreman Street Cayce, SC 29033 from Noon to…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants
November 3, 2022The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in Michelin VEX Robotics Grants to Lexington District One middle and high school VEX Robotics team. These grants are…
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2022 Bourbon for Boobs raises $85k for breast health
November 2, 2022Planning for 2023 Event Already Underway The 2022 Bourbon for Boobs event was a huge success, raising more than $85,000 for the Bon Secours Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health.…
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AAF Midlands is hosting its annual Oyster Roast & Auction – Nov 17
November 1, 2022
The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands is hosting its annual Oyster Roast & Auction on Thursday, November 17th from 6-9pm at Swamp Cabbage Brewing Company. The Oyster Roast &…
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Roofing USA’s “Covering Our Community Initiative” seeks nominations for teachers in need of a new roof
October 26, 2022
Roofing USA wants to “cover our community” by installing a brand new roof for two teachers from the Charleston and Bluffton/ Hilton Head areas. In order to find the perfect…
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Arthur State Bank to participate in United Way of the Piedmont’s Stock the Pantry
October 25, 2022Arthur State Bank will host donation bins for the community until mid-November Arthur State Bank is proud to announce its participation in the United Way of the Piedmont’s Stock the…
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12th Annual TD SYNNEX Share the Magic celebration raises $2.8 million
October 12, 2022
Event shatters fundraising goal to benefit children’s charities TD SYNNEX hosted its annual charity event, Share the Magic, Saturday night with record-breaking fundraising total of $2.8 million. About 1,200 TD…
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Cheryl Holland, President of Abacus Planning Group, to lead 2022-23 Midlands Go Red for Women® Movement
October 11, 2022
Community leader to chair American Heart Association’s initiative to improve women’s heart health The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all,…
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Upstate nonprofit hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month event series
October 11, 2022
Project R.E.S.T., an organization that provides a multi-faceted assistance program to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will host various events throughout the month of October in honor of…
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Teachers’ Supply Closet receives grant from Power:Ed to ensure teachers and students have needed classroom supplies
October 5, 2022Pictured L to R: Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Director; TSC volunteers; and Lynette Duggins, TSC Executive Director (holding sign). Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC) has received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Greenville Women Giving opens grant application process
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications on November 1, 2022. GWG seeks to fund non-profit organizations within Greenville County…
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Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis receives national award for youth program
September 27, 2022
American Heart Association school programs target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, honor…
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