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Together SC seeks to harness the collective power of its member organizations who are advancing the greater good through public policy and advocacy efforts by establishing an Advocacy Allies network to facilitate peer-to-peer engagement and amplify members' voices.

Purpose

  • To help Advocacy Allies participants learn together and address advocacy organizations' unique challenges and operating concerns.
  • To inform and guide Together SC's advocacy efforts on behalf of the sector.
  • To help advance state legislators’ understanding of the nonprofit sector and issues of importance.
  • To engage philanthropic partners in collaborative advocacy efforts.

   

Participation 

  • Any staff of Together SC members responsible for leading their organization's advocacy efforts. Multiple staff members from each organization are permitted. Membership is free.
  • The Network manages an active Peer Network ListServ Group so members can connect online to discuss current trends, advocacy needs, and more.
  • The Network also hosts gatherings (in-person and virtual) throughout the year to help members engage with each other in meaningful dialogue.

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How Do I Join a Peer Network Listserv Group?

Join the community of your Together SC Peer Network! As a member of a peer network you can join one or more Peer Network Listserv Groups, a virtual community that allows you to share questions, resources and stay closely connected to your peers. These Peer Network Listserv Groups are moderated by Together SC staff and the Peer Network Leadership Teams.

Join the Community

   

FY24 Objectives

  1. Provide input into and offer support for Together SC’s public policy priorities
  2. Launch a Peer Network ListServ
  3. Engage leaders of nonprofit sub-sector advocacy efforts
  4. Offer Advocacy Allies opportunities to build relations with state elected officials.

 

Leadership Structure

  • Each year, Together SC will invite a diverse team of experienced advocacy professionals to help lead the Advocacy Allies. They will be responsible for program planning and overall direction for the Advocacy Allies.
  • They may be invited to represent the sector by attending key advocacy events with Together SC if the opportunity arises.
  • They will be asked to participate in periodic planning calls and an annual planning meeting. Together SC will aim to staff Advocacy Allies' efforts fully.

Advocacy Allies Directory


Advocacy Allies Leadership Team

Chynna A. Phillips

Chynna A. Phillips

Senior Director of Policy and Research, Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC

Chair

Sally Ehrenfried

Sally Ehrenfried

Principal, Government Relations, Blackbaud

Blackbaud, Advocacy Allies Sponsor

Nancy Lee

Nancy Lee

Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity South Carolina

Joshua Malkin

Joshua Malkin

Legislative Advocate, American Civil Liberties Union of SC Foundation

Adela Mendoza

Adela Mendoza

Executive Director, Hispanic Alliance

Bernie Mazyck

Bernie Mazyck

President & CEO, SC Association for Community Economic Development

Jamie Moon

Jamie Moon

President, Institute for Child Success

Katy Smith

Katy Smith

MSW

Executive Director, Greater Good Greenville

Chris Steed

Chris Steed

Executive Director, Fullerton Foundation

John Tynan

John Tynan

Executive Director, Conservation Voters of SC Education Fund

Ann Warner

Ann Warner

Interim CEO, International Center for Research on Women

Together SC Board Member

GP McLeer

GP McLeer

Partner, Pecan Public Relations

Speaking Together Coordinator

Madeleine McGee

Madeleine McGee

President/CEO, Together SC

Together SC Staff Liaison