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Breaking: One Big Beautiful Bill Act Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk

Date posted 07/3/2025

If you and your team want to feel more confident, informed, and ready to navigate what’s ahead, I encourage you to join our Advocacy Allies Peer Network a welcoming space for nonprofit professionals engaging in public policy at all levels.

Date posted 07/1/2025

Breaking: SCOTUS Rules Against Nationwide Injunctions

Date posted 06/27/2025

Together SC is proud to share that Madeleine McGee, former President & CEO of the organization, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, during a special celebration hosted last night in Charleston. 

Date posted 06/26/2025

Together SC is proud to partner with our friends at the Arras Foundation (Lancaster/Chester, SC) and welcome Madelyn Allman and Hermone Siyum as interns this summer! Madelyn and Hermone will be focusing on public policy and working with our Director of Public Policy & Community Engagemet to...

Date posted 06/25/2025

The focus now is on the US Senate. South Carolina's Senators both sit in positions that can have meaningful impact on the Senate amendments to the current bill. 

Date posted 06/20/2025

Welcome to Our New Board Members

Date posted 06/17/2025

This week, most of Together SC's team was in DC for the National Council of Nonprofits' annual convening. 

Date posted 06/13/2025

Together SC is conducting a short stakeholder survey as part of our strategic planning—and your voice is essential.

Date posted 06/9/2025

We’re honored to serve as your Co-Chairs for the 2026 SC Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, the SC Grantmakers Network, and the United Way Association of South Carolina, March 9-11, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville.

Date posted 06/3/2025

To say the 2025 Spring Symposium was amazing doesn’t even begin to capture the depth and beauty of what we experienced together. The room was full—of new faces, familiar energy, and powerful voices from across the state—and my heart is still so full. 

Date posted 06/2/2025

The Legislature is officially out for the year. On May 28 the House and Senate both adopted the Conference Committee Report on the state's $14 billion budget. 

Date posted 05/30/2025

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

We're excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Compensation & Benefits Study, conducted in partnership with the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston. This vital study provides essential insights into competitive pay and benefits within our state's nonpro

Date posted 04/8/2025

We will work collaboratively with our members and our elected officials to ensure that our advocacy work has real impact. We will employ pragmatic and bipartisan efforts to raise the sector's voice.

Date posted 04/4/2025

Terri Towle Named 2025 Recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership 

Date posted 03/25/2025

Together SC and Francis Marion University’s Fred R. Sheheen Nonprofit Leadership Institute (FMU NPLI) are thrilled to announce that Terri Towle, Director of Resource Development at the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Ex

Date posted 03/25/2025

The Nonprofit Federal Grant Survey was put into the field to gauge the potential impact of the January 27 OMB Memo calling for a full freeze on federal grants. It does not reflect additional actions by the federal government in the subsequent days/weeks. The OMB Memo is now under a...

Date posted 03/24/2025

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Date posted 03/21/2025

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Date posted 03/11/2025

Federal and State Updates

Date posted 03/7/2025

Over the last month, a seemingly overwhelming amount of policy-related news has flooded everyone's inbox. Through it all, Together SC has prioritized our mission and our members. We are with you, and we are here for you.

Date posted 02/24/2025

February brings a meaningful opportunity for both recognition and reflection. It's Black History month - a time to honor and celebrate Black leaders in the nonprofit sector, both across our state and within our own communities.

Date posted 02/11/2025

Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, Together SC, United Way Association of SC and AmeriCorps SC Announce 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Award Recipients 

Date posted 02/7/2025

At Together SC, our priority is to keep our members informed about developments that may impact their organizations and the communities they serve.

Date posted 01/29/2025

*LATEST UPDATE *OMB Order, Freezing Federal Grants, Contracts, and Assistance Has Been Rescinded. Read The Memo Please let us know how this issue is impacting your organization! Summary: On January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - an executive branch agency - issued a Memo to all...

Date posted 01/28/2025

A look at the 2025 Federal Tax debate and what nonprofits need to know.

Date posted 01/16/2025

Members may now enroll in auto-pay at any time, and receive a 10% discount on their dues!

Date posted 01/14/2025

This year marks a special milestone—the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This is not just a day off; it’s a “day-on”, a call to action for everyone to honor Dr. King’s legacy by stepping up and serving our communities. Through volunteerism,...

Date posted 01/14/2025

Together SC Celebrates the Graduating Class of the 2024 Carolina Leadership Seminars 

Date posted 12/16/2024

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in supporting the Together SC Legacy Fund—a commitment to honoring the leaders who’ve shaped our sector and ensuring the next generation has the tools they need to thrive.

Date posted 12/3/2024

The US House passed the Stop Terror-Financing & Tax Penalties on American Hostages H.R.9495 on November 21. The bill now heads to the US Senate. This article provides an overview on the potential impact to nonprofits.

Date posted 11/22/2024

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the immense gratitude I feel for SC's nonprofit sector and the volunteers who power our work.  

Date posted 11/19/2024

Overtime rules that were set to go in effect January of 2025 are now invalidated.

Date posted 11/17/2024

Catch up on the election results and takeaways that impact South Carolina nonprofits the most.

Date posted 11/7/2024

Karen Riordan's vision for Together SC is simple: Make Together SC the respected authority for nonprofits in South Carolina.  Members rely on us for education, training, advocacy, networking, and best practices.   We strengthen nonprofits’ ability to do good work for all South Carolinians. 

Date posted 11/5/2024

Following a rigorous national search, Together SC's Board of Directors is pleased to announce Karen Riordan's appointment as the organization's new President and CEO.

Date posted 10/21/2024

Catherine Schumacher of Public Education Partners shares why nonpartisan elections, such as school board races, are important - and reminds us to keep scrolling to the bottom of the ballot!

Date posted 10/1/2024

As South Carolina faces yet another devastating storm, memories of past disasters like the floods of 2015, 2016, 2018, and even Hurricane Hugo in 1989, come rushing back. During times like these, we in the nonprofit sector ask ourselves, “How can we help?” Together, we are Allies For...

Date posted 09/30/2024

As I look across our state and our sector, I take great delight in seeing so many brilliant nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders from all walks of life stepping up and making change happen

Date posted 09/24/2024

Together SC Celebrates the Legacy of Madeleine McGee: A Champion for South Carolina’s Nonprofit Sector 

Date posted 09/24/2024

One of Together SC’s strategic priorities has been advocacy and public policy – both in terms of helping build knowledge within our member network and also internally as our own organization. We’ve made great strides in recent years, but at our August board meeting, our Board...

Date posted 09/24/2024

As we wrap up the celebration of Black Philanthropy Month this August, we want to take a moment to highlight a meaningful opportunity for all of us to make an impact: Give 8/28 Day. Black Philanthropy Month is a nationally coordinated effort to celebrate African-descent giving...

Date posted 08/27/2024

Dearest Gentle Reader, Everyone loves a good story. It is with the greatest pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to our next grand assembly—the Together SC Marketing Peer Network Storytelling Workshop. This most splendid event will transpire on the 13th day of November...

Date posted 08/13/2024

State House Update It's the quietest time of year for the Legislature for the most part. Election season is still upon us, but everyone is out of Columbia for the time being.Agencies and Caucuses though are hard at work as always. South Carolina's Department of Employment &...

Date posted 08/1/2024

Ever feel like you're juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle? Welcome to the nonprofit world!

Date posted 07/29/2024

The Together SC consultant partners are here to support YOU -- the superheroes of our South Carolina communities. Need strategic planning? They've got it. Operations in chaos? No problem. Capital campaigns giving you nightmares? They’ll handle it. ...

Date posted 07/16/2024

GP gives us his takeaways from his first Lobby Day as Director of Public Policy & Community Engagement.

Date posted 07/5/2024

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 2024 Primary Election results.

Date posted 06/26/2024

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

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, 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 (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

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, 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

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

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

Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final ruling on updates to regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Date posted 05/1/2024

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

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards The Governor's Volunteer Awards are issued annually to celebrate the dedicated people who make South Carolina a better place to live and work. Everyone who volunteers in South Carolina is a hero and...

Date posted 04/17/2024

The Hostas are blooming in my yard. I love the way they emerge, unfold, and expose their beauty. Each one has a different way of welcoming spring. Each one tells a story of new life in its own way. Since 2016, Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS) has similarly nurtured the growth and...

Date posted 04/8/2024

Last year, during the 2023 SC Nonprofit Summit we made our sector’s presence known to the General Assembly, and the energy has kept us moving forward in our advocacy work. We can’t lose that energy. That’s why we’re back at the State House on April 24, and...

Date posted 03/26/2024

Hot, humid days. Swimming pool season. Kids home from school for the summer. Does any of this make you think of VOTING? It should! The most important elections for South Carolina voters take place in even years in June, not November. The June Statewide Primaries, which take place this year on...

Date posted 03/25/2024

Last month, a team of South Carolina philanthropists visited Capitol Hill with foundation leaders from across the country. Our goal? To talk to members of Congress en masse about the impact of American philanthropy, highlighting the results of strong, public-private partnerships at home. During...

Date posted 03/11/2024

Understanding H3594 and its impact on nonprofit operations

Date posted 03/8/2024

Alana Jordan has accepted a new position as Director of Marketing and Development at the Unumb Center for Neuro-development. They work to support families and children who have autism with therapy services and support. Her last day will be Thursday, March 7th. We are grateful for all she has...

Date posted 03/7/2024

Together SC's consultant Collaborative network includes 100 plus firms dedicated to serving SC's nonprofit community.

Date posted 02/27/2024

It's a time when we reflect on the incredible journey, the triumphs, the struggles, and the immeasurable contributions of Black individuals throughout history.

Date posted 02/12/2024

It’s nearly time for the Nonprofit Summit, and I’m looking forward to three days of gathering with y’all in North Charleston! But the learning and networking doesn’t begin or end there!

Date posted 01/30/2024

For many of us, our families have influenced our passions to improve conditions for other families across South Carolina.

Date posted 12/19/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Class of Carolina Leadership Seminars Cohort

Date posted 12/5/2023

12 Pieces of Advice for Volunteer Managers

Date posted 11/30/2023

As the Consultant Collaborative wraps up a very successful year I invite you to join us for an inspirational discussion by Forrest Alton as  1000 Feathers Consulting is celebrating seven years of serving our sector.

Date posted 11/29/2023

Before we take off to be with family and friends, I hope you’ll join me in giving thanks for the nonprofit community we are building across South Carolina and the many opportunities we have to grow as individuals and as leaders. I started in this sector almost ten years ago, and every...

Date posted 11/20/2023

We are recruiting board members for you. Madeleine was interviewed on Public Radio’s SC Business Review last week. Have open board seats? Complete your profile ASAP and see who’s interested in serving.

Date posted 11/17/2023

Celebrating Giving Tuesday and National Philanthropy Day

Date posted 11/7/2023

Paige Stephenson's is passion for strengthening the nonprofit sector has led to a new partnership with Spartanburg-based Employers Network and Together SC the statewide nonprofit association.  

Date posted 11/2/2023

We have seen what happens when nonprofits team up to advocate together. Legislators listen. Change happens.

Date posted 10/24/2023

Duke Energy and Together SC announced the continuation of their partnership, empowering community-focused nonprofits with the transformative “Powered Up” program.   

Date posted 10/24/2023

Jada Willis is sharing the five secrets that accelerated her business' growth

Date posted 10/9/2023

Charles Appleby, senior advisor to the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development, discussed the responsibilities and initiatives of the Department of Employment and Workforce following the passage of the State Education and Workforce Development Act.

Date posted 10/4/2023

A commitment to invest in our talented sector professionals

Date posted 09/26/2023

Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organizations: Vital Contributors to South Carolina's Workforce Celebrated During Workforce Month Draws to a Close.

Date posted 09/26/2023

😍 For the love of operations.

Date posted 08/29/2023

💬 New tools for a stronger community

Date posted 08/16/2023

Advocacy Allies harnesses the collective power of its member organizations advancing the greater good through public policy and advocacy efforts.

Date posted 08/15/2023

I'm excited about Together SC's new partnership with BoardStrong, an online board member recruitment tool FREE for Together SC members.

Date posted 08/1/2023

We have been busy planning our goals and strategies for the coming fiscal year. This year, we will focus on elevating member efforts and developing more effective communication systems. Below I’ve highlighted a few items in the works and ways to connect today!

Date posted 06/16/2023

In celebration of the power of membership, we are designating June as membership month. During this month, we have planned a series of events to engage and empower our members.

Date posted 06/1/2023

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR the nonprofit and philanthropic organizations of south carolina and their many volunteers, donors, board members, and professional leaders for their service to the people and the state of south carolina.

Date posted 03/24/2023

Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS) offer an opportunity for new executive directors to walk alongside companions. 

Date posted 03/15/2023

For Immediate Release Contact: Mary Dell Hayes Email: marydell@togethersc.org Cell: 803.730.7785 Media Files Columbia, March 13, 2023- Together SC's Volunteer Admin Alliance, the SC Commission on National and Community Service, the SC Grantmakers Network, Americorps South Carolina and...

Date posted 03/8/2023

A welcome note from Chynna Phillips, the new Chair of the Advocacy Allies Peer Network

Date posted 08/2/2022

July marks a new fiscal year here at Together SC and the beginning of my term as Board Chair. 

Date posted 07/5/2022

Outgoing Together SC Board Chair, Monroe Free shares his thoughts on preparing to lead as board chair.

Date posted 06/14/2022

Beth DeSantis, of Fact Forward, speaks to the action white nonprofit leaders must take as racially motivated hate crimes persist.

Date posted 05/19/2022

Together SC president, Madeleine McGee, shares leadership insights from her recent interview with former Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston.

Date posted 05/8/2022

SC's philanthropic leaders speak out on importance of investing ARPA funds in the work of nonprofits.

Date posted 01/28/2022

Here is a simple breakdown of the $100 million request for the state to create a nonprofit grant program at the Department of Commerce with ARPA funding.

Date posted 01/13/2022

Why would a white guy from the white suburbs move into a Black neighborhood with the state’s highest concentration of child poverty and become an associate minister at a Black church within that neighborhood?   

Date posted 10/11/2021

No matter where you were then (or are now) in your personal journey, it is clear that each of us could be doing more… more learning; more searching for ways to constructively support our BIPOC colleagues, brothers, and sisters; and making more meaningful change in our organizations and communities. 

Date posted 08/30/2021

At Communities In Schools (CIS), our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. For over thirty years, throughout South Carolina, we have been doing just that.

Date posted 08/16/2021

As we learn together, consider these resources to learn more about Juneteenth, its historical significance and why it's still important tod Resources About the History of Juneteenth: The History of Juneteenth - History.com Celebrating Juneteenth with the National Museum of African American...

Date posted 06/7/2021

Together SC's library of resources is designed to help nonprofit leaders establish and champion race and social equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (RDEI), and accelerate anti-racism within their organizations and beyond. 

Date posted 06/7/2021

Together SC shares Quinn Hayes words with you today to honor George Floyd’s sacrifice, to honor the work our country and many of you have done this past year, and, most importantly, to inspire us all to do more. 

Date posted 05/25/2021

In January, Together SC’s Board of Directors adopted the 2021 Advocacy Agenda. At the top of that list is “COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits”. Since then, we’ve been monitoring the Statehouse and Congress on where exactly additional relief would come. We got our answer in March the ARP.

Date posted 05/24/2021

This blog post contains portions pulled, with permission, from our friends at the SC Arts Alliance. Thank you SCAA! Before diving in, be sure to read our quick overview of the ARP State/Local Funding in a recent blog post here, and view our webinar on this funding here. This blog assumes that...

Date posted 05/14/2021

How do we re-engage board members, as we consider going back to in-person meetings?

Date posted 04/20/2021

Charles (The Weathers Group) and Patrick (The Jinks Perspective), two of Together SC’s most trusted and in-demand business partners, share their insights on benefits of coaching for nonprofit executives.

Date posted 04/13/2021

Kathryn Harvey shares her reactions to Bill Barnet's Removing Our Blinders.

Date posted 04/13/2021

Among the many provisions in the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 was the increase of the standard deduction. For 2021, those levels are now $12,550 for singles, $18,800 for heads of household, and $25,100 for married filing jointly taxpayers.

Date posted 03/26/2021

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law earlier this month. The $1.9 trillion legislation has a number of provisions that impact all nonprofits, and we wanted to share a quick list of some general areas to highlight, plus what you can do to advocate for nonprofits now.

Date posted 03/26/2021

Mary Thomas of Spartanburg County Foundation shares their response to the duel pandemics

Date posted 03/12/2021

Together SC offer resources and services for community leaders and nonprofit board members.

Date posted 03/9/2021

Milliken leaders share DEI efforts to uncover and address unconscious bias

Date posted 03/2/2021

Ericka Wooten Director of DEI, Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC The definition of journey is to travel from one place to another. The Sisters of Charity Foundation sees our work around the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") as a journey. That is exactly what the Foundation...

Date posted 03/2/2021

Ann Warner of WREN shares her thoughts in advance of leading a Together SC Removing Our Blinders call on March 4, 2021

Date posted 03/1/2021

Below is a chronological list of previous Talking Together with nonprofit and philanthropic leaders calls. We welcome you to view, listen, save, and share as you deem appropriate. Talking Together with Nonprofit Leaders: Your Board WANTS to Engagewith Patrick Jinks, The JINKS...

Date posted 02/24/2021

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC research brief: South Carolina: Structural Factors Associated with Poverty  detailing the many systemic barriers to those experiencing poverty, done in partnership with the Rural & Minority Health Research Center at the University of SC

Date posted 02/15/2021

Impact and reach of SC CARES Nonprofit Relief Grants Program to inform future advocacy options

Date posted 02/14/2021

Tom Keith of Sisters of Charity Foundation shares his personal story as part of Together SC's Removing Our Blinders series.

Date posted 02/13/2021

Updates on Congressional legislative action. Based on material from the National Council of Nonprofits and the North Carolina Council for Nonprofits. Any calls to advocate for pending legislation can be found on Speaking Together. Update Jan. 29, 2021 Federal COVID Relief Plans Vague on...

Date posted 01/31/2021

The SC Legislature returned on January 12. Twenty-one (21) new legislators were seated (15 in the House, 6 in the Senate), and work began on a new legislative cycle. The session was cut short in 2020 due to COVID-19, which means lots of priorities of last session are still a priority - plus our...

Date posted 01/30/2021

Ask Federal Leaders to Provide COVID Stimulus and Relief Tailored to Nonprofits As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you know how hard our organizations have been hit by the pandemic – and how hard we’re all working to continue serving our communities through this crisis. The next...

Date posted 01/27/2021

Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, signed by the President on Dec. 27, 2020, was a renewal of the Paycheck Protection Program, allowing for small businesses and nonprofit organizations to draw from the loan fund a second time. There have been some adjustments to the rules,...

Date posted 01/18/2021

Together SC responds after thousands of pro-Donald Trump protesters storm the Capitol on Wednesday.

Date posted 01/6/2021

A partnership with The Post and Courier aimed at advancing your good work.

Date posted 01/2/2021

Members who enroll in Auto-Pay when they renew, will receive a 10% discount on their dues when they renew next year!

Date posted 01/1/2021

Significant 2020 election takeaways for SC nonprofit leaders

Date posted 12/6/2020

I still can't really believe how this year has gone. I have found myself struggling and missing friends, family and my life before COVID.I struggle because I know that there are so many people whose lives have been completely upended as they've lost loved ones and jobs.It is so easy to get caught...

Date posted 11/23/2020

A leading South Carolina DE&I consultant shares his reactions to the White House's September Executive Order restricting DEI work.

Date posted 11/9/2020

I’m a military brat. I went to eight different schools in nine years and lived mostly in military housing as a child. This gave me a different perspective than many of my peers and relatives. My neighbors and friends growing up were Puerto Rican, Black, Filipino, you name it. When I was...

Date posted 10/26/2020

2020 is quickly becoming one of the most difficult years in recent history. I don’t have to say to you, my partners on the front lines of your communities, that those hit the hardest during this time are working families who live in a constant state of financial hardship and for whom...

Date posted 10/25/2020

Over the years, I have discovered certain truths about people and leadership.One of the most valuable lessons I learned came from an eighth-grade experience when the schools in my hometown were being integrated for the first time in 1967.My father, the activist, was one of a few parents to sign...

Date posted 10/12/2020

College of Charleston’s Riley Center for Livable Communities and Together SC Survey Findings Underscores Needs and Resilience of SC's nonprofits

Date posted 09/28/2020

I am fascinated with how the brain works. Hearing research on brain development, how adverse childhood experiences impact that development, and most importantly, how building resiliency skills can help combat those negative effects - this gives me hope for our communities. When my boys were...

Date posted 09/28/2020

By Lynn Teague, VP for Issues and Action League of Women's Voters of South Carolina October 18 Update Together SC members can serve a vital function in helping to get the word out about the 2020 general election. The following is a very basic outline of voter guidance that can help South...

Date posted 09/27/2020

September 29 Update Charitable Raffles are legal again! And this time, it's permanent. Bill S.719 was signed by the Governor yesterday. The Secretary of State's office is in the process of restoring the raffle pages on their website (including online registration), and updating forms and...

Date posted 09/25/2020

UPDATE: September 23rd, the Legislature adopted H.3210, the state’s CARES Act Phase 2 funding allocation that includes a fund for grants to Nonprofits and the Governor signed. See this blog for application process. In the Bill: $25 million - Total Nonprofit Grant Program Grant...

Date posted 09/24/2020

Since the murder of George Floyd, the Charleston community has seen weeks of multi-racial protests, removal of the Calhoun statue from Marion Square and lots of conversations about how we as a community move forward. As our mission is, in part, to eliminate racism, the YWCA Greater Charleston,...

Date posted 08/17/2020

Recognizing the Covid-19 pandemic’s disproportionate impact on minority communities and our current awakening around the issues of racial and social injustice, Together SC is undertaking an aggressive approach to educating, empowering and equipping nonprofit leaders to tackle systemic racial...

Date posted 08/13/2020

We should all be afforded opportunity. Thankfully, during my twenty plus years in the nonprofit arena I have had many, including the opportunity to put on different hats and develop into a fundraiser. Learning about development, after years of being locked into direct service and outreach,...

Date posted 08/3/2020

Dear Together SC Allies: COVID-19 has laid bare that SC’s lack of Internet connectivity hurts so many families who can't access educational resources, healthcare services and job opportunities. Further, since we are all social distancing and currently trying to do everything from home...

Date posted 06/21/2020

Hello Allies. As many of you know, on May 18th, when I was set to host a Together SC call with Congressman Cunningham to discuss South Carolina’s plans to reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an Internet troll disrupted the call. Those on the call were exposed to sexually explicit...

Date posted 06/5/2020

Published in The Greenville News, on May 20, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the health, social fabric and economies of our communities, our country, and in fact the world. Two very powerful revelations have occurred: The virus is having a disproportionate effect on communities of color...

Date posted 05/20/2020

Published May 20, 2020 in The Post and Courier By Melanie Huggins and Sherrie Snipes-Williams As Gov. Henry McMaster, accelerateSC and leaders across our beloved state continue to tackle the daunting task of reopening and rebuilding our economy, we and the Together SC network of nonprofit...

Date posted 05/20/2020

Robert's Rules of Order: For over a century, it has been the favored authority on meeting procedure for non-legislative deliberative bodies in the United States. There are others, but when most people think of motions and ayes and noes, the name Robert comes to mind before all others. Some love...

Date posted 04/29/2020

Allies for Good: As we now extend our new reality, life with COVID-19 and beyond, there is much that we still don’t know or understand. What is clear is that we are in a time unlike any other. In that spirit, we have started a blog series to share some insights and recommendations that are...

Date posted 04/29/2020

Hello Allies, I’ll never forget the day I visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. As a native of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, I grew up with history wrapped around my shoulders like one of my grandma’s quilts. It dripped from the...

Date posted 02/4/2020

Hello Allies, As a young nonprofit executive, I was recruited by an inner-city ministry in Detroit, Michigan. I traveled north from Tennessee to visit with them for a few days. As part of the interview process, I spent some time with staff members, answering their questions. Toward the end of...

Date posted 02/1/2020

APRIL 1, 2020 is Census Day. What are you doing to prepare? Before I begin, please note that this blog post is not meant to make its reader proficient on all things Census. My purpose is simply to share that no matter how daunting the task is of achieving a complete and accurate count of all...

Date posted 05/11/2019