About Us

Spartanburg Nonprofit Leaders

Together SC serves the thousands of South Carolinians dedicated to community service, leadership, and caring through nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. 

Together SC is comprised of 800+ member organizations that consist of thought leaders, agents of change, and trusted, vital community advocates.  It is the only statewide membership organization focused on bringing together South Carolina's leaders and partners to strengthen the state's entire nonprofit community. 

Constantly adapting to the changing landscape of the nonprofit world, Together SC empowers S.C’s nonprofits and their allies to become integral partners in successfully building vibrant, equitable communities.

We believe that well-managed and responsibly governed nonprofits result in stronger, healthier communities. 

OUR MISSION
We strengthen, unite, and advance
South Carolina’s nonprofit and philanthropic community.
OUR VISION
We envision a future in which SC’s nonprofits and their allies are
integral players in successfully building vibrant, equitable communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
  • Partnering: We work in collaboration with others.
  • Excellence: We encourage mutual accountability and strive to excel.
  • Equity: We embody and champion diversity, inclusion and equity.
  • Re-imagining: We innovate in the face of change.
  • Social Impact: We focus on measurable positive impact.

OUR  HISTORY

In 1997, Together SC (known then as South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) began operating with 67 chartered member organizations, providing regional meetings and workshops. One year later, a toll-free hotline was created to offer timely assistance to the growing membership.

Over the next 20+ years, Together SC would expand our diverse network, strengthening the state’s nonprofit community and bringing together leaders from organizations who believe in Together SC's vision to have a united, trusted, and effective nonprofit community working to enrich the lives of all South Carolinians.

20-Year History (published 2017)

Past Board Chairs & Executives

Mac Bennett

Mac Bennett

Nonprofit Sector Consultant, Beam and Hinge

1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01

Art Bjontegard

Art Bjontegard

Retired, SC Independent Colleges and Schools

1999-2000

Joan Hoffman

Joan Hoffman

Chief Operating Officer, Children's Trust of SC

2001-02

Rick Noble

Rick Noble

Retired, Richland County First Steps

2002-03

Russell Harris

Russell Harris

Retired, Partners for a Healthy Community

2003-04

S. Anne Walker

S. Anne Walker

President & CEO, Alston Wilkes Society

2004-05

David Barr

David Barr

Deceased, United Way of Florence County

2005-06

Bill Harrell

Retired, CareTeam

2006-07

June Bradham

June Bradham

Principal, Change Develop Move

2007-08

Denise Holland

Denise Holland

Retired, Harvest Hope Food Bank

2008-09

Antonio Boyd

Antonio Boyd

President and CEO, Think Tank Consulting Group, LLC

2009-10

Carol Burdette

Carol Burdette

United Way of Anderson County

2010-11

Graham Adams

Graham Adams

CEO, SC Office of Rural Health

2011-12

Ann Wright

Ann Wright

Vice President for Advancement, Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc.

2012-13

Lynn Greer

Lynn Greer

Retired, Bridges for End-of-Life

2014-15

Ted Hendry

Ted Hendry

Retired, United Way of Greenville County

2015-16, 2016-17

Forrest Alton

Forrest Alton

President, 1000 Feathers

2017-18, 2018-19

Melanie Huggins

Melanie Huggins

Executive Director, Richland Library - C

2019-20

Monroe Free

Monroe Free

President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County

2020-22

Erin Pate

Erin Pate

President, EHP & Associates

Executive Director - 1998 - 2005

Mason Hardy

Mason Hardy

Executive Director - 2005 - 2010

Colleen Bozard

Colleen Bozard

President, ccbozard consulting

Interim Executive - 2005 and 2010