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Spartanburg Interfaith Alliance Kicks Off 2016 Program of Events

Spartanburg Interfaith Alliance Kicks Off 2016 Program of Events SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg Interfaith Alliance will kick off its 2016 program of events Thursday, April 28, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Monarch Café. This session entitled “Rising Up – The Northside Project Underway” will feature a presentation from guest speaker Bill Barnet, former […]

Posted on July 12th, 2016


The Spartanburg County Foundation seeks a Director of Finance

Profile of a Successful Candidate The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the mission of The Spartanburg County Foundation and a desire to contribute to the work by maintaining the financial integrity and stewardship of the organization. The position requires someone who is able to balance a range of responsibilities and works proactively […]

Posted on July 12th, 2016


Kevin Smith Joins Community Foundation of the Lowcountry as Vice President for Grantmaking and Community Leadership

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry names Smith as Vice President for Grantmaking and Community Leadership Hilton Head Island, SC – Kevin S. Smith has been named vice president for grantmaking and community leadership for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. In this position, Smith will lead the Community Foundation’s extensive grant process, work to achieve community […]

Posted on July 6th, 2016


Coastal Community Foundation Announces First Class of Reverend Pinckney Scholars

First class of scholarship recipients will benefit 10 students who will receive approximately $80,000 CHARLESTON, S.C. – May 31, 2016 – Coastal Community Foundation today announced the first scholarship recipients of the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program, established at the Foundation in memory of the June 17, 2015 massacre at Emanuel A.M.E. Church. The scholarship program, which […]

Posted on June 6th, 2016


J. Marion Simms Foundation announces inaugural class of interns

Lancaster, SC – The J. Marion Sims Foundation proudly announces its first class of summer interns, recently selected from a strong pool of applicants statewide. “These outstanding students will be focused on philanthropy, service, and community development in our region this summer,” says Susan DeVenny, President & CEO.  “We are excited to bring their talents […]

Posted on June 2nd, 2016


Mary Black Foundation Announces a Four-Year Healthy Schools Initiative

The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it plans to award $774,000 for up to nine Spartanburg County schools to participate in a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative. Over the period of four years, each of the chosen schools will receive personalized technical assistance from state and local experts to go through the National Alliance for […]

Posted on May 27th, 2016


Byerly Foundation Launches New Website

Hartsville, SC – The Byerly Foundation has launched a new web site aimed at making communication within the Hartsville community and with Foundation grantees even easier and more productive. The new site is http://www.byerlyfoundation.com/ The new site, which was designed by Beam and Hinge of Columbia, makes use of WordPress.com technology. One of the major […]

Posted on May 25th, 2016


The Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation donates approximately 140 acres for construction of a soccer complex

Florence Soccer Complex Groundbreaking Scheduled The City of Florence will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the soon to be constructed Florence Soccer Complex on a portion of the former Ed Young property located at 3677 W. Palmetto Street on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 3:00pm. The planned facility will include an access road, storm water […]

Posted on May 25th, 2016


Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $69,750 to 34 organizations in Spring funding

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the spring 2016 grant cycle.  These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, in omnibus caritas, meaning “in all things charity.” Caritas grants are awarded to organizations meeting basic needs of […]

Posted on May 24th, 2016


The Duke Endowment Awards $18 million in Grants

Trustees of The Duke Endowment in Charlotte have approved more than $18.2 million in 30 new grants to organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Duke Endowment is one of the largest private foundations in the Southeast. Its work in North Carolina and South Carolina focuses on four program areas: Child Care, Health Care, […]

Posted on May 10th, 2016