Community Connect
Community Connect is where the Foundation provides education and opportunities for fundholders, donors, and community members to connect over shared interests.
From interactive digital exhibits hosted in our Center for Philanthropy’s Gallery of Philanthropy to educational lunch & learn events with local experts, our goal is to help you feel informed, connected, and empowered.
How we plan Community Connect sessions:
We listen to our community. Through stakeholder and event surveys and community feedback, we host events that help you learn more about what you’ve told us you care about. Topics have included affordable housing, online safety, venture philanthropy, innovation with Innovasphere, how our community is investing in the next generation, protecting local natural resources, and popular estate planning events.
Recent Events & Resources
Foundation events are generally held in person at our Center for Philanthropy and require pre-registration. When possible, we share event recordings and resources.
Estate Planning Essentials for Women
- Event Recording
- Event Handout
- Estate Planning Checklist
- Key Terms
Empowering Today’s Youth
- Event Slides
Recent Exhibits
The Foundation hosts a wide variety of exhibits in the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy. Many of these are co-curated by our community, for our community. This collaboration elevates the efforts of individual residents – local philanthropists who share their time, talents, and resources to fulfill our collective mission of improving the lives of all Spartanburg County residents.
Click on the exhibit name to view an online version of the exhibit that was showcased in our Gallery of Philanthropy.
Celebrating Black Philanthropists
During Black Philanthropy Month, this exhibit highlighted the contributions of local philanthropists working to improve the lives of all Spartanburg County residents.
Celebrating Spartanburg County Educators
This exhibit highlighted the impact of K-12 educators nominated for recognition across Spartanburg County.
COMMUNITY CONNECT FAQs
May I attend a Community Connect meeting if I am not a Foundation fundholder or donor?
Are all Community Connect events held during lunch time?
Is there a cost to attend a Community Connect session?
When is the next Community Connect event?
Upcoming Events
NONPROFIT CONNECT Learning Session
October 23, 2026
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NONPROFIT CONNECT Learning Session
October 23, 2026
Spartanburg Community Thankgsiving Service
November 24, 2026
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Spartanburg Community Thankgsiving Service
November 24, 2026
2027 Annual Meeting
March 16, 2027
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2027 Annual Meeting
March 16, 2027
