2025-2030
Strategic Plan
Together SC
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Mission
3
Goals
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Strategies
5
Years
MISSION
We Strengthen & Unite South Carolina's Nonprofit Network.
VISION
All South Carolinians Thrive, Together With a Vibrant Nonprofit Network.
VALUES
SERVE
We amplify the voice and collective impact of South Carolina’s nonprofit network, working in partnership with them as they advocate for vibrant communities and positive outcomes for all.
EXCEL
We drive accountability and share best practices to strengthen our network.
COLLABORATE
We connect the South Carolina nonprofit network through learning and networking opportunities.
GOALS
Advance member access to targeted supports across roles and regions.
Bolster visibility around the impact of the nonprofit network and how Together SC supports the network.
Increase our financial sustainability, ensuring robust support for SC nonprofits for years to come.
STRATEGIES
Convene
- More frequent regional convenings catered to local members
- Training and technical support with more turn-key tools for leaders
- Continuance of our peer group framework, furthering consistency, accessibility, and content tailored to leaders at different levels and roles
Advocate (for members)
- More direct communication with the entire staff team of member organizations
- Telling the story of the human and economic impact (by region) of the nonprofit workforce
- Website redesign for easier member navigation
Partner
- Utilize nonprofit leaders, grant makers, and affiliated nonprofit networks to implement regional support
Convene
- Gathering elected officials and business leaders, in partnership with the nonprofit network
- Hands-on opportunities for members to engage with and understand the multiple offerings of Together SC
Advocate (for the nonprofit network)
- Collecting and sharing data and stories on nonprofit impact, including economic impact
- Annual promotion of an advocacy agenda that is good for the sector
- Promotion of the 2030 Census to members and stakeholders
- Ongoing advocacy updates
Partner
- Turn-key member advocacy tools for local use
- Together SC Ambassador program for regional awareness of Together SC
Convene
- Grow the profitability of convenings/trainings offered throughout the year
Advocate (for Together SC)
- A revenue model that articulates Together SC’s value (including technical support and back-office offerings)
- Investing in our operations to better meet our goals (people and infrastructure)
- Grants and sponsorships that grow our capacity to serve
- Defining and sharing our outcomes with stakeholders, toward greater future investment in our mission
Partner
- Use data on what members want and need to articulate the value of our offerings
- Partner with members to provide training that is responsive to member needs while increasing the breadth of our offerings
- Partnering with other networks for greater impact and revenue growth
- Intentional cultivation of relationships with partners/members
Download the Full Plan
Inside the full plan, you will learn more about our planning process, stakeholder survey demographics, and the guide that helps us make strategic decisions, as well as how we measure success for the next 5 years.
