Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards $150,275 in grants to three local organizations

Hilton Head Island, SC – Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded more than $150,000 in grants to three local nonprofits on Wednesday, March 21. The grants are part of the Community Foundation’s three-times-per-year competitive grant cycle. Since the Community Foundation’s creation in 1994, the organization has awarded more than $65 million in grants and scholarships. […]

Posted on March 23rd, 2018

Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation pivotal in economic development through Soccer Complex

FLORENCE, S.C. – The city of Florence held a grand opening to celebrate the completion of construction at the new Florence Soccer Complex on Thursday. The 14-field facility, at 3701 W. Palmetto St. on Soccer Way, was designed by AECOM Engineering and constructed by D&L Sitework. Mayor Stephen Wukela said the city was excited to […]

Posted on March 14th, 2018

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation is seeking a Network Officer

Overview  The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation is seeking a network officer to develop relationships with grantee partners in specific states and manage related grants portfolios. The network officer will foster relationships with other philanthropic organizations and represent the Foundation in funder networks. Background The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation’s mission is to help people and places […]

Posted on February 21st, 2018

Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County

SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees.  The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its 75 years, and for the first time in its history, has appointed four community volunteers to standing committees. “Engaging community volunteers […]

Posted on February 12th, 2018

Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Cathy McCabe as new Trustee

SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Spanish from Columbia College and Doctor of Law Degree from USC School of Law.  She recently retired […]

Posted on January 8th, 2018

J. Marion Sims Foundation contributes $75K to Lancaster County Community Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Foundations to leverage resources to improve quality of life in Lancaster, SC. LANCASTER, S.C.— After working together for 18 months, two area foundations are joining forces on a 2018 initiative to strengthen the health of Lancaster County. The J. Marion Sims Foundation will provide up to $75,000 to the Lancaster County […]

Posted on November 28th, 2017

Bunnelle Foundation announces $250,000 in Grants Awarded

The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation recently awarded $250,000 in its “Grants for the Common Good” program to fifteen organizations working in Georgetown County. This competitive grant cycle was completed in late October. Amanda Young, Grants & Program Manager, said, “The Foundation is dedicated to supporting charitable causes serving Georgetown County. These organizations all share our […]

Posted on November 9th, 2017

Mary Black Foundation awards $1,037,920 in Grants

Spartanburg, S.C. – The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,037,920 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $116,500 to support a community-based home visitation program for young moms. Children’s Museum of the Upstate was awarded $77,500 over two years to fund programming and instructional signage at the […]

Posted on October 24th, 2017

The Spartanburg County Foundation seeks Development Officer

Position Title:  Development Officer Reports to:  Executive Management Team Position Summary: The primary focus of the Development Officer is to position the Foundation as a charitable option for individuals, charitable organizations and corporations by providing philanthropic counsel to existing and potential donors and developing relationships with professional advisors and their clients.  This individual will develop […]

Posted on September 1st, 2017

Notice of Opportunity – The J. Marion Sims Foundation and the Orton Family Foundation

The J. Marion Sims Foundation and the Orton Family Foundation are seeking an experienced professional to fill the PART TIME position of Community Heart & Soul® Coach (see attached job description). Interested candidates for the Community Heart & Soul Coach position should submit a letter of application indicating why they are applying for the position, […]

Posted on August 24th, 2017