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Together SC pledges to be a proactive advocacy partner for the state’s nonprofit sector. We will focus on relevant legislative issues which impact our members, and we will communicate the status of key legislation and policy issues with you. Our aim is to provide a powerful and unified voice for the nonprofit community to influence government policies so we can realize our vision of a better future for all South Carolinians.
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - July 1
his update covers South Carolina's stalled state budget, major recent federal legal and policy developments affecting nonprofits, and advocacy actions organizations can take on fundraising practices and proposed federal grant rule changes.
Date posted 07/1/2026
⭐️ Sign On: Online Giving Platform Principles Issued by National Council of Nonprofits
Together SC's latest policy update covers South Carolina election results, new ethical fundraising principles for online giving platforms, and proposed federal grant rule changes that could impact nonprofits. It also encourages nonprofits to stay engaged through advocacy and civic participation.
Date posted 06/24/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - June 1
Primaries Are June 9 (Early Voting Open Now) Updates since last week's newsletter. Republican and Democratic primary elections are June 9 in South Carolina, though early voting is open now through June 5.
Date posted 06/1/2026
⭐️ Strengthening Housing Stability in South Carolina, Two Bills at a Time
Strengthening Housing Stability in South Carolina, Two Bills at a Time A Guest Blog by Member Organizations Center for Heirs Property and Habitat for Humanity South Carolina Access to stable housing is vital to healthy families, strong communities, and long-term economic...
Date posted 05/3/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - April 24
There are 9 legislative days left until Sine Die, the end of session. Sine Die is May 14 at 5:00PM. Any bill not passed by that time dies and must be re-introduced in 2027.
Date posted 04/24/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - April 13
Over the next three weeks you can expect full schedules at the state house as bills move quickly before Sine Die hits.
Date posted 04/13/2026
🌐 Nonprofits at the Statehouse
Connect with legislators and your peers for this year's Nonprofits at the State House Day!
Date posted 04/6/2026
🌐 South Carolina Nonprofit Leaders Convene at State House to Engage Lawmakers on Sector Priorities
Together SC will bring nonprofit leaders from across the state to the South Carolina State House on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for its annual Nonprofits at the State House event—an advocacy-focused gathering designed to connect nonprofit professionals directly with state legislators.
Date posted 04/1/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - Countdown to Sine Die
Clock Is Ticking in Columbia: The South Carolina General Assembly has just 18–20 legislative days left before Sine Die on May 14. Any bill not passed by then dies—making the next few weeks critical for nonprofit priorities.
Date posted 03/27/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - March 20
Member Exclusive Policy Update - March 20
Date posted 03/20/2026
⭐️ Member Advocacy Alert - March 6
Join Together SC to stay informed and help shape policies that impact South Carolina nonprofits. Togethersc.org
Date posted 03/6/2026