Our Day on the Hill
GP gives us his takeaways from his first Lobby Day as Director of Public Policy & Community Engagement.
Date posted 07/5/2024
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My Goals as Your Board Chair
Hello Allies, July marks a new (fiscal) year for Together SC and the beginning of my tenure as your Board Chair. It truly is an honor to serve! Thankfully, I am joined by Tamela Spann who will serve as Vice Chair and lead the Governance Committee and Monroe Free who will serve as Treasurer and...
Date posted 07/2/2024
A Look at the Primary & Runoff Results
A look at the 2024 Primary Election results.
Date posted 06/26/2024
Raising the Voice of our Sector & Strengthening our State, Together
Has your organization found itself focusing more and more on public policy and politics in your community or in South Carolina? Same. Politics has drifted into nonprofit missions more than ever before and many nonprofits just aren’t quite ready to jump in headfirst into the world of the...
Date posted 06/12/2024
Announcing My Departure in September 2024
For over 13 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with and learning from so many Together SC members and allies. Thank you for this opportunity. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together for the network, nonprofits, and communities across South Carolina. It’s been my...
Date posted 05/16/2024
Together SC Announces New Board Chair, National Grant, and CEO Transition
Together SC, the only statewide membership organization focused on bringing together SC's leaders and partners to strengthen the state's entire nonprofit community, made several significant announcements during its Annual Membership Meeting held this week. New Board Chair and Board Updates:...
Date posted 05/16/2024
Francis Marion University and Together SC Announce 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Award Recipient
Francis Marion University (FMU) and Together SC proudly announce Sarah Pope as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership.
Date posted 05/15/2024
You’re Invited Black Nonprofit Leaders Symposium
The Black Nonprofit Leaders Group is one of the oldest Together SC Peer Networks to date. This network was started based on a need among professionals in the nonprofit sector. Since its inception the Black Nonprofit Leaders Group continues to evolve to meet the needs of black nonprofit...
Date posted 05/7/2024
Together SC welcomes Henry Well CEO of United Way SC
Together SC welcomes Henry Well, new CEO of United Way Association of SC. I am so excited to share with you that I have accepted the Chief Executive Officer position with the United Way Association of South Carolina. In this role, I will lead an amazing team to enhance and expand our 211...
Date posted 05/6/2024
A Look at the 2024 State House Elections
This year, all 170 legislator seats are up for re-election in South Carolina - all 124 SC House Members (2 year terms), and all 46 SC Senators (4 year terms). Every four years, this occurs in South Carolina - aligned with Presidential elections - and the implications can be massive. But it’s...
Date posted 05/6/2024
Sine Die, June and November Elections
State House Update It’s the last stretch of the legislative session. The House and Senate will adjourn Sine Die on May 9 at 5:00PM. In late April, the Senate passed their version of the budget - it is of course different than the House version (as usual). You will now see...
Date posted 05/2/2024
BEAD Challenge Process
The next step in the process of identifying internet needs across South Carolina for both residents and organizations is the BEAD Challenge Process. There will be a brief window of time starting in April when South Carolinians will have an opportunity to correct inaccuracies in the state’s...
Date posted 04/18/2024