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Together SC is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS) — our signature leadership development program for South Carolina's nonprofit executive directors.
Date posted 05/20/2025
The State Legislature has adjourned for the year. They are likely to return later this month to pass a final version of the budget and other conference committee reports. They will return for their full 2026 session on January 13.
Date posted 05/16/2025
The Legislature will return as early as May 28 to finalize the state's $14 billion budget, plus other eligible items (conference committee reports, appointments, etc). Of note, the House and Senate already agreed to the Capital Reserve Budget.
Date posted 05/12/2025
From shifts in grant timelines to increased administrative burdens, federal funding changes are affecting how South Carolina’s nonprofits serve their communities.
Date posted 05/7/2025
We invite you to attend our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 14 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM to hear insightful updates shaping South Carolina’s nonprofit sector.
Date posted 05/6/2025
May 6, 7, and 8 are the last regular legislative days on the calendar before Sine Die in Columbia. After May 8, no bill may be considered until January of 2026, the exceptions being (historically) the budget and conference committee reports which would be considered in a special session some time in
Date posted 05/2/2025
The Senate kicked off last week with a special Monday session where they ultimately voted 33-8 to remove SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office. The issue now heads over to the House for a potential vote. If approved (2/3rds majority) by the House, Loftis would be removed from office (he's ann
Date posted 04/28/2025
Some Executive Orders may specifically target the nonprofit sector, or at least broad areas within our se
Date posted 04/23/2025
It’s National Volunteer Week, and across South Carolina, we’re celebrating the individuals who strengthen our communities through service. From youth mentors to disaster responders, this year’s Governor’s Volunteer Award Winners embody what’s possible when we show up for each other.
Date posted 04/22/2025
Join Together SC and Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center at USC for a special Grant Readiness & Capacity Empowerment (GRACE) webinar series.
Date posted 04/21/2025
This week the Senate met and churned through bills that have been waiting in the wings to help "clear the deck" for next week's budget debate, and committees also met to get bills reported out so they are ready following the budget debate. Catch up on what the Senate did this week by reading each da
Date posted 04/18/2025
The House was in session and was very active on the floor as they passed numerous bills on to the Senate.
Date posted 04/11/2025
