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Local missions, large impact: faith communities and innovative practices in going beyond contributions

Mission work has always been a central practice of communities of faith in Greenville County, SC (and, of course, around the world), and the local mission work of faith organizations is vital in helping alleviate suffering, building stronger neighborhoods and families, and supporting nonprofits. Greenville Partnership...

23 March, 2022

Digital Analytics for Nonprofits

   Kyle Mensing, Head of Marketing Strategy and Martech for Blue Ion Interactive Marketing Group, joined us to share his knowledge on Digital Analytics. He covered the basics as well as discussed how to take advantage of free digital analytics tools available, how to use them properly,...

04 March, 2022

Advocacy on State ARPA funds – invest in South Carolina’s people

On February 4th, we joined NPA in convening our members mobilizing around two critical funding opportunities for our sector and the people we serve. Together SC has been advocating for additional nonprofit investment from COVID relief funding, and they are saying that NOW is the time...

07 February, 2022

Together SC Launches Health Plan

Hear more about the Together SC Association Health Plan and the United Way of Greenville County’s experience as the first sign on. Click here for all of the details....

07 February, 2022

Unpacking the Psychology of Poverty and Self-Sufficiency

Our November 2021 session challenged the traditional understanding of poverty and how nonprofit organizations can help people navigate a path out of it.  Showcasing the results of a two-year frontline study of integrated services at three Greenville nonprofits, this session featured Dr. Sally Morris Cote,...

08 December, 2021

Post-2020 Census Redistricting: Who Will Represent You in Elective Office?

 Now that the 2020 census is complete, lines for districts for elected officials will be redrawn. This could have big impacts on who represents you and the people you serve. This session was with the state's leadership responsible for redistricting in South Carolina. Click here for...

11 October, 2021

Building Community Trust and Impact with Language Justice

This session included practical tips on doing your work with language justice in mind. Building opportunities for ALL Greenville County residents also means making sure every voice can be heard. Many community organizations are actively seeking to create equitable spaces to better serve our community...

11 October, 2021

HR Lessons Learned From 2020 and What They Mean For Your Workplace Today and in the Future

 Since March of 2020, almost every American has experienced stress and uncertainty related to COVID-19, race relations, political division, and both day-to-day and long-term financial stability. This uncertainty and stress is true for anyone in a human resources role who is managing this personally and...

03 September, 2021

From Chaos to Calm: Operational Excellence

When the United States shut down in March of 2020 because of COVID-19, so many organizations were thrust into chaos. Very few had a structure or roadmap for dealing with the complete shift in operations to a virtual setting or safe in person. While many of...

22 July, 2021

What’s Next For Boards? Best Practices for 2021 and Beyond

 2020 required boards to pivot to online meetings, strained participation with members' own busy schedules, and the enormous challenges that nonprofits were facing. What lessons and adjustments can we take into the coming years? And what best practices can take boards from good to great? Addy...

28 June, 2021