Peer discussions, shared resources, and member-only content are available to active Together SC members through the Member Compass.

Development Peer Network

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Full discussions, shared resources, and peer conversations are available through your Member Compass.

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Who Should Join?

This network is designed for nonprofit professionals leading or supporting:

  • Fundraising
  • Development strategy
  • Annual giving
  • Major gifts
  • Grants
  • Donor stewardship
  • Campaigns
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Planned giving
  • Advancement communications

Whether you are a one-person development team or part of a larger fundraising department, this network creates space to connect with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.

What You'll Get

Peer Conversations

Connect with fundraising professionals across the state to exchange ideas, ask questions, and discuss emerging trends in philanthropy and donor engagement.

Resources & Fundraising Strategies

Access shared tools, templates, campaign ideas, and practical resources contributed by peers and sector leaders.

Events & Learning

Participate in workshops, round-tables, and conversations designed to strengthen fundraising skills and nonprofit sustainability.

Support & Collaboration

Build relationships with peers who understand the realities of nonprofit fundraising and can offer encouragement, insight, and shared learning.

Preview the Community

Recent Topics from the Community

  • Diversifying Revenue & Development Planning: Fundraising professionals share strategies, templates, and ideas for building sustainable funding models and diversifying nonprofit revenue streams.
  • Donor Communication Around New Tax Law Changes: Peer conversations around messaging strategies, donor education, and fundraising communications related to recent federal tax policy updates.
  • Fundraising Tools, Platforms & Giving Strategies: Members exchange recommendations and lessons learned around planned giving tools, employer matching gifts, CRMs, and donor engagement platforms.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

How it Works

1. Join Together SC: Become part of a statewide network of nonprofit professionals.

2. Customize Your Experience: Select “Development Peer Network” in your member profile.

3. Participate & Connect: Access discussions, shared resources, and learning opportunities through your Member Compass.

Meet the Leadership Team

Volunteer leaders help guide conversations, identify trends, and shape learning opportunities for the network.

Development Peer Network Leadership Team

  • Nulani Bennett

    Nulani Bennett

    Development Director , Center for Heirs' Property

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    (843)805-6882

    Co-chair

  • Ashley Witherspoon

    Ashley Witherspoon

    Member, Board of Directors, Dorchester Paws

    Co-chair

  • Brandon Fountain

    Brandon Fountain

    Director of Development & Communications, SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center

  • Jared Martin

    Jared Martin

    Director of Development, Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation

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    (864)271-8088

  • Maggie Bumgardner Ortiz

    Maggie Bumgardner Ortiz

    Membership & Development Manager, Together SC

    Staff Liasion

Peer Network Sponsors

July 1 2025 - June 30 2026
  • Central Carolina Community Foundation

    Central Carolina Community Foundation

    2142 Boyce Street, suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

    Peer Network Sponsor

  • Google

    Google

    200 W. Franklin Street
    Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    Peer Network Sponsor

  • Blackbaud

    Blackbaud

    65 Fairchild Street
    Charleston, SC 29492

    Advocacy Peer Network Annual Sponsor

  • Solutions by Shawn Edwards

    Solutions by Shawn Edwards

    720 Corral Drive
    Charleston, SC 29414

    CEO & ED Peer Network Annual Sponsor

  • Charityproud

    Charityproud

    1535 Hobby Street Suite 206
    North Charleston, SC 29405

    CEO & ED + Development Peer Network Silver Sponsor

  • Wells Fargo

    Wells Fargo

    320 Broad Street 4th floor
    Charleston, SC 29401-1648
    United States

    Development Peer Network Annual Sponsor

  • DonorPerfect

    DonorPerfect

    Development Sliver Sponsor

  • Dominion Energy

    Dominion Energy

    400 Otarre Parkway MC-B231
    Cayce, SC 29033

    Marketing Peer Network Gold Sponsor

  • MarshMcLennan Agency

    MarshMcLennan Agency

    Operations Peer Network Annual Sponsor

  • HCA Healthcare

    HCA Healthcare

    9330 Medical Plaza Drive
    North Charleston, SC 29406-9195

    Volunteer Peer Network Annual Sponsor

  • United Way Association of SC

    United Way Association of SC

    1818 Blanding Street Suite A200
    Columbia, SC 29201
    United States

    Volunteer Peer Network Sliver Sponsor