Together SC Welcomes Dr. Heidi Blossom
Together SC is pleased to announce that Dr. Heidi Blossom has joined the organization as its new Learning Programs & Events Manager, where she will lead the planning and implementation of learning experiences and member engagement events that strengthen South Carolina's nonprofit community.
In this role, Blossom will oversee Together SC's signature learning initiatives, Carolina Leadership Seminars, in-person workshops, regional member gatherings, and volunteer engagement efforts for the annual Nonprofit Summit. She will work closely with nonprofit leaders across the state to create meaningful opportunities for connection, professional development, and shared learning.
Blossom brings more than two decades of experience in communications, education, curriculum development, and nonprofit leadership. Throughout her career, she has focused on designing engaging, practical learning experiences that equip individuals and organizations with tools, ideas, and strategies they can immediately put into practice.
"We are thrilled to welcome Heidi to the Together SC team," said Karen Riordan, President and CEO of Together SC. "Her passion for learning, relationship-building, and nonprofit leadership aligns beautifully with our mission to connect, strengthen, and elevate South Carolina's nonprofit community. Heidi's experience and energy will help us continue creating spaces where nonprofit professionals can learn from one another and grow together."
Blossom is also the founder of The Kindness Accelerator, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to teaching, inspiring, and mobilizing intentional kindness in schools, workplaces, and communities. She is the author of the children's book, The Kindness Accelerator: A Story of How Kindness Spreads.
"I've spent my career helping people connect ideas to action, and I believe deeply in the power of nonprofit leaders to create positive change in their communities," said Blossom. "I'm honored to join Together SC and look forward to supporting the people and organizations that work every day to make South Carolina stronger."
As Learning Programs & Events Manager, Blossom will collaborate with Heather Singleton, Together SC's Peer Networks Manager, and serve as staff liaison for the Volunteer Administration Alliance. She will also support planning efforts for Together SC's annual Nonprofit Summit, the state's largest gathering of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders.
About Together SC
Together SC is the state's nonprofit network, connecting and strengthening more than 1,000 organizations to ensure all South Carolinians thrive. Through member services, technical assistance, inclusive networking, public policy advocacy, and leadership development, Together SC amplifies the voice and collective impact of the nonprofit sector. Guided by its values—Serve, Excel, and Collaborate—Together SC drives accountability, shares best practices, and creates opportunities for learning and connection that unite South Carolina's vibrant nonprofit community.