SC General Assembly Recognizes SC'S Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations

Pictured Above: Senator Kathrina Shealey presented a framed copy of the Joint Resolution to Madeleine McGee and Jeff McCormick, representing Together SC and SC Grantmakers Network, during the Allies For Good Legislative Reception at the Columbia Museum of Art, on March 8, 2023. 

The General Assembly recognized our state's nonprofit and philanthropic leaders during the 2023 Nonprofit Summit with a joint resolution that recognizes the many volunteers, donors, board members, and professional leaders for their service to the state of South Carolina.

The Resolution stated:

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.

Whereas, South Carolina’s nonprofit and philanthropic organizations are vital partners to the State of South Carolina, working to champion the policies and programs enacted by the General Assembly to better achieve the State’s vision; and

Whereas, nonprofits invest significant resources into making economic mobility possible, communities more vibrant, the State economy more efficient, families better supported, and individuals more empowered, positively impacting nearly every South Carolinian; and

Whereas, thousands of nonprofit organizations work across all forty-six counties, providing invaluable services for individuals, families, and communities that fill gaps in government and corporate funding and services. Nonprofits and philanthropic organizations are strong partners with many State agencies; and

Whereas, nonprofits employ more than ninety thousand individuals across numerous sectors; and

Whereas, tens of thousands of South Carolinian citizens give selflessly of their time, talent, and treasure as volunteers and board members; and 

Whereas, South Carolina’s philanthropic sector, consisting of corporate, community, family, and other private foundations, as well as United Ways and other grantmaking organizations help provide valuable resources, and

Whereas, in 2019 alone, the philanthropic sector made grant awards to nonprofits in excess of almost two hundred and fifty million dollars to strengthen South Carolina communities; and

Whereas, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and other natural disasters, nonprofits and their funding partners provided frontline services, playing crucial roles in stabilizing families, individuals, and communities; and

Whereas, hundreds of leaders are gathering in Columbia for South Carolina’s 2023 Nonprofit Summit, presented by Together SC and co-hosted by SC Grantmakers Network; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina is greatly enhanced and bolstered by the nonprofit and philanthropic organizations that call it home. 

Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, 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.