A prayer vigil was held Friday, April 4, 2014, at noon, at The Spartanburg County Foundation to honor the memory of trusted community leader Emery Lorenzo Williams, to pray for the family, and to support the law enforcement officials who are working diligently to bring justice to this tragic act…...
Dargan Honored for 17-Years of Service as President & CEO
After a distinguished 16 year tenure with The Spartanburg County Foundation, John H. Dargan has retired effective December 31, 2013. Dargan has served as President and CEO of the Foundation since March 1997. The Spartanburg County Foundation has experienced tremendous growth since Dargan took the reins in 1997. During his…...
2014 Annual Meeting
On Tuesday, March 25th, The Spartanburg County Foundation held its Annual Meeting at the Spartanburg Marriott. Three hundred sixty-four donors and guests enjoyed a reception and a seated dinner, after which the Foundation began its program. The theme of the evening was “Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation.” In addition to…...
Foundation Seeks Director of Communications
The Spartanburg County Foundation is currently seeking a Director of Communications to lead the Foundation’s communications and marketing activities. This position develops and implements identity and key message standards and creates broad public awareness of the Foundation to advance its strategic goals for marketing, donor services, and asset growth. This position…...
John T. Wardlaw Honored at Chamber Annual Meeting With Neville Holcombe Distinguished Citizenship Award
Mr. John T. Wardlaw, retired business and community leader, was honored at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s 96th Annual Meeting on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Spartanburg Marriott. The Annual Meeting, presented by Denny’s, is the Chamber’s most prestigious event of the year, celebrating the many accomplishments of…...
HANNA CHOSEN TO LEAD SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION
The Spartanburg County Foundation has named its new president and CEO after an extensive search to replace long-time leader John H. Dargan, who announced his retirement in September 2013. Troy M. Hanna will serve as the sixth chief executive officer of The Spartanburg County Foundation, and will begin working February…...
Healthy Organizations Pilot Program Begins
On Friday, January 17th, twenty four local nonprofit executive directors and board chairs will embark on a five-month pilot program, known as the Healthy Organization Institute, which will improve the capacity and effectiveness of the organizations they serve. Through a partnership consisting of the Mary Black Foundation, The Spartanburg County…...
BAUKNIGHT ELECTED TO FOUNDATION BOARD
The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of John E. Bauknight, IV to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Bauknight’s term is for seven years. Since graduating from Wofford College in 1989, Mr. Bauknight has been active in the establishment of several entrepreneurial ventures in the employment benefit,…...
Foundation Leads in Collaborative Effort to Promote Senior Wellness
The Spartanburg County Foundation is facilitating a collaborative effort to leverage resources in Spartanburg County which will create an age-friendly community with a focus exclusively on the senior population. The purpose of the collaboration is to keep older adults independent, healthy, active, learning, and engaged in the community, and to address…...
The Power of 7 – Celebrating 70 Years of Impact
Since 1943, The Spartanburg County Foundation has been committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy and encouraging community engagement. It is only through the generosity of our donors that we are able to provide leadership and resources to meet Spartanburg County’s most pressing needs. Please…...
Confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.