Purpose
The ED/CEO Peer Network is designed exclusively for Executive Directors and CEOs leading South Carolina’s nonprofits. It offers a trusted space for nonprofit leaders to connect, share insights, and strengthen their organizations through:
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Peer-to-peer roundtables and confidential discussions
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Topical learning sessions and retreats
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Supportive leadership development opportunities
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Access to exclusive resources and sector updates
Goals
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Leadership Development: Sharpen executive skills and strategies through shared experience and expert guidance.
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Organizational Resilience: Strengthen nonprofits’ ability to adapt, grow, and lead through change.
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Peer Support: Build a trusted network of fellow executive leaders navigating similar challenges.
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Collaborative Problem-Solving: Tackle sector-wide issues through collective brainstorming and solution sharing.
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Governance Excellence: Share board leadership best practices and support strong ED-board relationships.
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Succession Planning: Prepare for leadership transitions with peer-led insights and planning tools.
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Policy & Advocacy Alignment: Stay updated on public policy priorities and elevate the sector’s voice.
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Well-being & Sustainability: Address burnout, promote balance, and support long-term nonprofit leadership.
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Networking & Recognition: Celebrate leadership milestones and highlight sector achievements.
Quick Links
Executive Director & CEO Leadership Team
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Catherine Schumacher
President/CEO, Public Education Partners
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Erin Walters
Chief Executive Officer, Neighbor to Neighbor of South Carolina
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Catriona Carlisle
Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Greenville
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Amy Colin
Executive Director, Second Helpings, Inc.
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Rachael Fulmer
Executive Director/CEO, South Carolina Alliance for Recovery Residences
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Amanda Herlihy
Executive Director, Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
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Beverly Hutchison
Executive Director/CEO, The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center
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Cindy Johnson
Executive Director, Camp Happy Days, Inc.
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Sarah Lyles
Executive Director, PalmettoPride
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Lisa O'Connell-Hall
CEO, Jasmine Road, Inc.
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Ashley Olayinka
CEO, The Hive Community Circle
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Julia Rugg
CEO, WINGS for Kids
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Teresa Spires
Executive Director, KNOW(2)
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Norma Jean Suarez
MBA, LMHC
Executive Director, Unity Health on Main
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Dawn Wilkinson
Executive Director, Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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Jermaine Husser
Executive Director, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
July 1 2025 - June 30 2026
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Blackbaud
65 Fairchild Street
Charleston, SC 29492
Advocacy Peer Network Annual Sponsor
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Solutions by Shawn Edwards
720 Corral Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
CEO & ED Peer Network Annual Sponsor
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Charityproud
1535 Hobby Street Suite 206
North Charleston, SC 29405
CEO & ED + Development Peer Network Silver Sponsor
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Wells Fargo
320 Broad Street 4th floor
Charleston, SC 29401
Development Peer Network Annual Sponsor
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Dominion Energy
400 Otarre Parkway MC-B231
Cayce, SC 29033
Marketing Peer Network Gold Sponsor
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MarshMcLennan Agency
Operations Peer Network Annual Sponsor
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HCA Healthcare
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406-9195
Volunteer Peer Network Annual Sponsor
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United Way Association of SC
1818 Blanding Street Suite A200
Columbia, SC 29201
United States
Volunteer Peer Network Sliver Sponsor
