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Join Us for a “Speed Networking” Event!

Speed Networking Event

The Spartanburg County Foundation is hosting a special “Speed Networking” event that will expose Nonprofit Organizations to quality grassroots leaders who are looking for opportunities to serve!  This special event is designed to impact two groups in our community.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Wild Ace Pizza and Pub

148 W. Main Street, Spartanburg

Hors D’oeuvres and A Cash Bar

I. Nonprofit Organizations

At the heart of every successful nonprofit organization are a group of committed volunteer leaders that offer support and guidance by sharing their time, talents, and treasures.  Ironically, it can sometimes be verydifficult to fill those leadership positions with the right individuals.

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Through this special “Speed Networking Event,” you will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with 5 Grassroots Leadership Development Institute Alumni who are seeking to invest in the community that they call home, as well as connect with several others.

You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to connect with quality leaders who want to make a difference!

SEATING IS LIMITED – Reserve your spot today by emailing Ashley Thomason.

II. Grassroots Leadership Development Institute Alumni

rainbownetworks430During this unique event, you will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with 5 nonprofit representatives who are looking for individuals like you to serve on their nonprofit boards and committees, as well as enjoy a time of fellowship and connecting with others.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with some of Spartanburg County’s nonprofit organizations who are working to meet the pressing needs in our community!

This event is free of charge to all Grassroots Leadership Alumni Association Members. To join GLAA, contact Tara Weese at 864.582.0138 or tweese@spcf.org.

Non-members may attend this event at a cost of $15.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!!

RSVP to Ashley Thomason by Friday, May 30th at 864.582.0138 or athomason@spcf.org.

When you RSVP, please provide the two leading Indicator Areas where you are mots interested in serving (visit www.strategicspartanburg.org to learn more about the Spartanburg Community Indicators Project), and any organizations that you are specifically interested in learning more about.