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

Coastal Community Foundation Appoints Christa Divis, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

CHARLESTON, SC – July 26, 2017 – Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) today announced Christa Divis is joining the organization as its Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 14, 2017. Divis joins CCF from Trident United Way where she served as Chief Financial Officer since 2014. She brings with her broad leadership […]

Posted on July 26th, 2017

Sisters of Charity Foundation awards its 2017 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative grant funding

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) grants.  This Initiative was established in 2003 with the intention to engage, support, and sustain the ministries of Catholic Women Religious in South Carolina. These ministries have been responsible for establishing schools, hospitals, […]

Posted on July 25th, 2017

Notice of Opportunity: J. Marion Sims Foundation

The J. Marion Sims Foundation seeks an experienced professional to fill the NEW position of Community Engagement Director. Interested candidates for the Community Engagement Director position should submit a letter of application indicating why they are applying for the position, including how their skills, experience, and desire to enhance the Foundation’s footprint make them a […]

Posted on July 20th, 2017