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July 2, 2024

Staff Notes

Summer 2024 Since our Annual Meeting in March, we’ve welcomed new professionals to the Foundation’s team and had team members promoted to new roles. Look for more information about these new staff roles with announcements coming to your inbox soon! To learn more about the Foundation’s staff and each team member’s roles in service to […]

Promoting Philanthropy

Supporting our donors and fundholders with improved services … Since the year began, the Foundation has put the finishing touches on its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, which highlights our commitment to continuous improvement in all areas of Foundation operations and services to its donors, fundholders, nonprofits, and all residents across Spartanburg County.  We have continued educating […]

July 1, 2024

Encouraging Community Engagement

SCF Initiatives build community connections… The Foundation’s Initiatives engage community members in our work, whether they are fundholders, donors to the foundation, or not. Throughout the year, we support nonprofit organizations and individuals/groups who are committed to addressing our community’s needs.   Nonprofit Connect has provided multiple learning sessions to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit […]

Responding to Community Needs

Spartanburg County Foundation Grantmaking Process Explained… The Foundation’s fundholders respond to community needs daily, providing grants to community nonprofit organizations providing direct services to Spartanburg County residents.  The Foundation’s Trustees distribute grants through two competitive cycles annually. The first round of grants has recently been approved. Details about the specific needs these grants addressed will be […]

News

March 14, 2024

Heirs’ Property

Heirs’ property was the topic of our most recent event in our Estate Planning series.