Thank You Peer Network Leaders - For Good Connections

Sep 9, 2025        

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Together SC thrives because of the leaders who give their time and energy to guide our Peer Networks.

These groups are where South Carolina’s nonprofit professionals come together to share challenges, learn from one another, and build a stronger network across the state.

Today, we pause to say thank you to those who have served as Peer Network Leadership Team Chairs over the past years, including those rolling off, moving on, or retiring.

Your leadership has strengthened our network and created opportunities for meaningful connections.

Honoring Outgoing Leaders

• Brett Wadford,
Chief Partnerships Officer, Center for Heirs' Property Preservation, Development Peer Network

• Bryson Young,
Chief Advancement Officer, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC, Development Peer Network

• Joshua Malkin, Formerly with ACLU of SC, Advocacy Peer Network

• Emilee O'Brien, Formerly with United Way of Greenville County, Advocacy Peer Network

Welcoming 2025 Peer Network Leaders

We’re equally excited to share those who have stepped up this year to help lead the charge:

• Black Nonprofit Leaders Leadership Team Chair

  • Trimease Carter, LMSW
    Program Officer, Central Carolina Community Foundation

  • Maurice Lawyer,
    Executive Director, The LEGACY Foundation of SC

• CEO & Executive Directors Leadership Team Chair

  • Catherine Schumacher
    President/CEO, Public Education Partners

  • Erin Walters
    Chief Executive Officer, Neighbor to Neighbor of South Carolina

• Consultant Collaborative Leadership Team Co-Chairs

  • Chamlee McGuire
    Founder & Principal Consultant, Heightened Development

  • Patrick Jinks
    President, The Leader's Perspective

• Development Leadership Team Co-Chairs

  • Nulani Bennett
    Director of Development, Center for Heirs Property

  • Ashley Witherspoon
    Board Member, Dorchester Paws

• Marketing & Communications Peer Network Co-Chairs

  • Abby Good
    Director of Communications, United Way of the Piedmont

  • Alexandra Moore
    Owner, Alex Moore Marketing LLC

• Operations Peer Network Leadership Team Co-Chairs

  • Elizabeth Gibson
    Director of Human Resources, Coastal Conservation League

  • Amanda Coté, SHRM-CP
    Director of Finance & Operations, Preservation Society of Charleston

• Volunteer Admin Peer Network Leadership Team Chair

  • Mallory Panuelo
    State Lead for Civic Engagement, United Way Association of SC

  • Laura Gould

    Community Engagement Manager, United Way of the Midlands

How Peer Networks Work

Peer Networks focus on key nonprofit roles and interests—like Marketing, Operations, Development, Policy, CEO/EDs, and more.

Joining is a two-step process:

1. Join a Peer Network aligned with your role or interest.

2. Join the related online Discussion Group to stay connected, ask questions, and share resources year-round.

By the Numbers

1. Together SC has nearly 1,000 member organizations across the state.

2. Almost 2,000 individual members participate in at least one Peer Network.

3. Countless collaborations and partnerships have grown through these networks.

Whether you’re new to Together SC or a long-time member, Peer Networks are one of the most valuable ways to plug into the nonprofit network.

👉 Join today and get connected with the largest network of nonprofits in the state.

Learn more at togethersc.org/peer-networks.

Learn with us 🤩 See More Events

• Sep 12 Coffee Chats with the Volunteer Admin Peer Network

• Sep 16 Media Mastery Practical Media Training Tips for Nonprofits

• Oct 12 Ethics in Consulting

• Oct 30 Adaptive Messaging in a Changing Funding Landscape

• Nov 18 Nonprofit Issues Forum Save The Date

• Dec 8 Going from Zero to One with AI - Consultant Collaborative

• Dec 11 Advocacy Huddle

• March 9-11 SC Nonprofit Summit

On-Demand Webinars (login required)

• Advocacy 101 Boot Camp Series

• Connected Conversations Career Growth Insights from Black Nonprofit Leaders

• Membership 101 Building Capacity with Together SC

• SC Budget Outlook: State revenues are up by $410M, but new tariff impacts and Medicaid/SNAP cost-shares under the OBBB Act could shape tough funding debates ahead.

• Federal Shutdown Risk: With just a few legislative days left, Congress faces an Oct. 1 deadline. A short-term resolution is likely, but nonprofits should prepare for delays in federal funding.

• Grantmaking Scrutiny: A new Presidential Memo directs DOJ to review federal grant use for lobbying/partisan activity—no legal change yet, but closer oversight is coming.

• ☎️ Proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program could classify some nonprofits as “ineligible employers”, impacting nonprofit professionals’ ability to have their student loans forgiven. Learn more and take action (by Sept 17)

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 98 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 12 available board positions on Board Strong. Members of Together SC Login now and start recruiting skilled board members today!

👇 Sign up for these board opportunities below

• South Carolina Humanities, Columbia

• Girl Get Up Society, Columbia

• The Lonon Foundation, Charleston

Share your webinars, awards & member discounts here!

Funding & Other Opportunities

• ❤️ Upcoming Grants & More (member login required)

  • Apply now for the Community-Engaged Scholars Program—up to $10K in funding, training, and partnership opportunities to advance health in SC communities.

• ⭐️ Nominate a trailblazing SC leader for the 2025 “50 Most Influential” list—submissions open through September 20!

• 😇 Nominate a nonprofit making a true impact—Secretary of State Mark Hammond is now accepting 2025 Angel Charity nominations through September 30.

• 👑 Nominate a local hero who truly deserves a Crown Carolina Panthers

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

• Sept 15-16 SC Thrive Annual Meeting

• Sept 16 National Voter Registration Day Webinar (Free Posters & Stickers)

• Sept 19 - In-person Regional Shelter Responder Boot Camp SC Red Cross

• Sept 24 Communicating To Meet The Moment Greater Good Greenville

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

From Our Partners

• 💻 FREE Boost your disaster preparedness with FEMA’s self-paced online courses

• 🖥️ FREE Google Coursera Professional Certificates—learn on-demand skills like IT, data analytics, UX design, and AI at your own pace. Enroll by Dec 31, through Palmetto Goodwill

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

• ⭐️ Your Go-To-Guide for Voter Registration Drives & Rules

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

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