The Spartanburg County Foundation recently released its 2012 Annual Report, “Generations of Generosity, Celebrating 70 Years of Impact.” This special anniversary edition is filled with donor stories, financials, and a historical timeline by decade. To download an interactive version of the Report, please click on the link below. 2012 Annual…...
2013 Annual Meeting
The Spartanburg County Foundation held its 2013 Annual Meeting, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Attendees of the Annual Meeting learned about the many ways in which The Spartanburg County Foundation is impacting the community. In 2012, The Foundation welcomed 46 new funds, bringing the total funds under management to 892, and…...
Dr. Craig Burnette Receives The Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
Dr. Craig Burnette is known throughout the community and the nation as a leading expert in the area of homelessness, devoting his life and energy to assisting homeless veterans in need. On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, Burnette received The Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change at…...
Foundation Announces Promotion of Thomas to Chief Operating Officer
The Spartanburg County Foundation’s Board of Trustees and John Dargan, president & CEO, are pleased to announce the promotion of Mary L. Thomas to Chief Operating Officer. As the Chief Operating Officer, Thomas will be responsible for the general oversight of staff and facilities, and the integration of all Foundation…...
Foundation Announces 2013 Nonprofit Connect Schedule
The Spartanburg County Foundation is offering knowledge sharing sessions to all nonprofit organizations that serve Spartanburg County and has recently announced its 2013 Schedule. These one-hour workshops provide an opportunity for local nonprofit staff and board members to discuss local and national trends, share organization updates, and network. Topics vary…...
Mary Thomas Elected to a Second Term with the Southeastern Council of Foundations Board
Mary L. Thomas, executive vice president of The Spartanburg County Foundation, has recently been elected to serve a second term on the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) Board. Southeastern Council of Foundations is a membership association of more than 330 grantmakers, working together to strengthen, promote and increase philanthropy in…...
Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy
November 12-18, The Spartanburg County Foundation joined more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week. For more than 20 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. “We always…...