Nonprofits Get It Done | Newsletter

Aug 12, 2025        

As we begin the celebration of Black Philanthropy Month this August, we’re reminded of the powerful role nonprofits play in driving change and strengthening communities.

Black Philanthropy Month is a nationally coordinated, global effort to uplift, celebrate, and promote African-descent giving in all its forms—from financial contributions to volunteerism, advocacy, and community leadership.

Founded in 2011, this annual observance honors the long-standing traditions of generosity, resilience, solidarity, and justice within Black communities. It’s also a time to spotlight the vital work of Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits across the country and encourage broader support for their missions.

This celebration is the perfect lead-up to National Nonprofit Day on August 17, when we shine a spotlight on nonprofits across South Carolina and beyond. We know #NonprofitsGetItDone — and we want to share your impact!

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Let’s use this month to honor the history, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of giving — together.

Learn with us 🤩 See More Events

• Aug 12 Leadership Health Check 101 CEO Peer Network

• Aug 19 Membership 101 Building Capacity with Together SC

• Aug 26 Midlands P.E.E.R Networking Event

• Aug 26 Nonprofits Pack the Park

• Sep 16 Media Mastery Practical Media Training Tips for Nonprofits

• Oct 30 Adaptive Messaging in a Changing Funding Landscape

• Nov 18 Nonprofit Issues Forum Save The Date

• March 9-11 SC Nonprofit Summit

On-Demand Webinars

• Connected Conversations Career Growth Insights from Black Nonprofit Leaders

• Membership 101 Building Capacity with Together SC

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Volunteer SC: Your Statewide Volunteer Hub

VolunteerSC.org is a free, easy-to-use platform for nonprofits to connect with volunteers and manage opportunities. Powered by POINT, this system helps organizations streamline engagement and expand their impact.

Brought to you in partnership with Together SC, United Way Association of SC, and AmeriCorps SC—join 95 nonprofits and 861 active volunteers on VolunteerSC.org!

👇 Featured volunteer opportunities below

Board Strong Helping You Build A Stronger Board

There are 125+ volunteers and 10 available board positions on Board Strong. Members of Together SC Login now and start recruiting skilled board members today!

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• Sandlapper Singers, Columbia

• North Charleston Dental Outreach

• Pathways Beyond Borders, Johnsonville

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Funding & Other Opportunities

• CreateAthon@USC, pro bono communications support to selected nonprofits. Aug 15

• ❤️ Upcoming Grants & More

• Have a passion for your rural community, and an idea to make it stronger? Apply to be part of the Richmond Federal Reserve’s “Community Investment Training” program through their Rural Investment Collaborative. Apply by Aug 20

Member Offerings

• Mission Support Check out 180+ Consultants ready to drive your mission forward.

  • Submit an RFP to the Consultant Collaborative.

• Together SC offers Group Health Care Plans with 16 BlueCross BlueShield plans to choose from, take 2 mins to fill out the interest form and get your nonprofit rates.

Learning With Consultants & Partners

• Aug 15 Mindful Leadership Mastermind Breakfast, Greenville Elevatr

• Aug 19 Nonprofit Recognition at County Council Greater Good Greenville

• Aug 19-20 Charleston County Nonprofit Conference Charleston County

• Aug 22-23 Nonprofit Learning Lab Shared City

• Aug 23 Disaster Shelter Responder Boot Camp American Red Cross

• Aug 26 How to Keep Charitable Nonprofits and Houses of Worship Protected from Partisan Politics National Council of Nonprofits

• Sept 15-16 SC Thrive Annual Meeting

• Sept 24 Communicating To Meet The Moment Greater Good Greenville

• Oct 1-3 Opportunity SC: 2025 community development convention SCACED

From Our Partners

• 🫶🏿 August is Black Philanthropy Month Central Carolina Community Foundation

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• 🚨 Earn a 2025 Gold Seal of Transparency and gain access to one free year of Foundation Directory Professional Candid

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Member News

• Welcome, New Executive Directors!

  • Tamara King, Executive Director, Richland Library

  • Tracey Tucker, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia

  • Alysha McConnell, Executive Director, Family Promise of the Midlands

Thank you to our nonprofit, corporate, philanthropic, government & academic partners, and consultants for being a part of this network.

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