Registration Opens for On the Table, A New Community Foundation Initiative
On the Table is an engaging conversation initiative that will bring people together on October 24, 2018 to break bread and discuss our communities’ futures at tables across the Midlands. be provided by the host, or guests can purchase their own food, bring a brown bag, or contribute to a potluck.
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites residents to participate in On the Table, an initiative that will bring people together to break bread and share their thoughts on what’s great about our community and how we can make it even better — more generous, vibrant, and engaged. Part of a national initiative to connect communities on issues that are important to them, the conversations will be held on Wednesday, October 24 and include residents from across Richland and Lexington Counties. “On the Table conversations are all about encouraging our residents to think about the issues they care about, who we are as a community, where we’re going, and what we can do to get there,” said JoAnn Turnquist, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation. “It’s about discovering how each us can join together to make our region a better place to live. The more voices we hear, the better decisions we can make together.” On the Table will bring a diversity of voices together across the community to discuss the future and inspire actionable ideas to strengthen communities. It is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of a national initiative. The goal is for hundreds of area residents, from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds, to participate in conversations on October 24 and beyond.
The Foundation will provide a toolkit that includes hosting tips and suggested discussion questions that can be used. The host and participants can also select their own topics, issues, and ideas to discuss. A Lead the Table reception and training session will be held for hosts on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
Host a Table or Participate as a Guest Area residents, nonprofits, places of worship, businesses, and others are invited to participate by hosting a small group table of six to twelve or by participating as a guest at someone else’s table. Hosts have the flexibility to determine the invitation list (people they know or have not yet met) and location for their On the Table conversations, which can be held in homes, restaurants, parks, or community spaces at any time on October 24 — breakfast, lunch, or dinnertime, before or after work, or late in the evening. Food can
Many people will be invited to participate in an On the Table conversation by an individual or organization. The Community Foundation will also be partnering with local organizations to host tables open to the public. Hosts can register and public conversations will be listed at www.onthetablecola.org.
It’s More than Just A One Day Event – It’s a Movement While the first component of this initiative is to foster focused conversations at dining tables across our region, the end goal is to keep these conversations going and, ultimately, to increase the impact that individuals and groups have on the community when they continued on page 5 work together.
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2018 Scholarship Funds and Awards The Community Foundation works with donors to provide educational opportunities for future generations. Our current scholarship funds are: A.C. Flora First FiftyYears Foundation Fund Bertha and Addison Bostain Sr. Scholarship James A. Broome Scholarship Fund Zack and Rachel Clarkson Scholarship Fund Daughters of the Holy Cross - Sara Hempley Scholarship Fund The Easterby Family Scholarship Explorers Scholarship Fund First Choice Member Scholarship Judith M. Davis Legacy Tuition Based Scholarship Fund for Nursing Judith M. Davis Legacy Tuition Based Scholarship for Nursing Certificates Mae and Wilbur Fulmer Scholarship Fund Rhittie Gettone - Leading by Example - Communities In Schools Scholarship Fund Gilbert Ruritan Scholarship Fund The Katherine Kennedy Greiner Fund Handel-Carter Assistance Fund The Harmon Scholarship William S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship Fund Dr. Robert Howard/WHS Scholarship Fund Bobby J. Jacobs Jr. Turn Your Life Around Award Estelle Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund Estelle Jones Non-Traditional Students Scholarship Fund LinkScholars Program Fund Terry A. McCoy Leadership Scholarship Endowment Dr. William L. McDow Scholarship Fund Jacqueline M. Miller Scholarship Fund Miss South Carolina Scholarship Fund The Seth Muennich Scholarship Fund National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Scholarship Fund Grace Brooks and E. Perry Palmer Fund The Pierce/Zimmerman Scholarship Fund
Rogers and Meredith Scholarship Fund Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship Fund Louetta Slice Scholarship Fund Sonoco Scholarship Fund South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship Fund Terry L. Linder Opportunity Scholarship H. Eugene Webb Jr. Scholarship Fund Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship Milford H. Wessinger Scholarship Fund Woodlands’ Families Scholarship Fund This year, the Foundation awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students, the largest amount granted since the Foundation’s founding in 1984. The recipients are:
A.C. Flora First Five Years Foundation Scholarship Erin McMullen, Columbia (Midlands Technical College) Winston Rogers, Columbia (Hampton University)
Bertha and Addison Bostain Sr. Scholarship Gabrielle Rumph, Irmo (Furman University)
James A. Broome Scholarship Joshua Corning, Chapin (University of South Carolina-Columbia)
Zack and Rachel Clarkson Scholarship Deamondre Goodwin, Columbia (Presbyterian College) Khalil McGee, Hopkins (Midlands Technical College)
Daughters of the Holy Cross — Sara Hempley Scholarship
Obama Foundation’s Cultivating Leadership in Columbia On June 16, the Obama Foundation held a
50 young emerging leaders were selected to begin their six-month journey in gaining skills and connections, and unlocking their civic
Judith M. Davis Legacy Tuition Based Scholarship Fund for Nursing Ashlin Baisch, Columbia (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Jennie Jackson, Newberry (Newberry College) Shir’Mel, Newberry (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Kelsey Ramsey, Anderson (Anderson University) Kassidy Sanders, York (Lander University)
Mae and Wilbur Fulmer Scholarship Zachary McCall, Chapin (Newberry College) Corey Shaver, Chapin (Newberry College)
Gilbert Ruritan Scholarship Abigail Wills, Gilbert (Lander University)
The Katherine Kennedy Greiner Scholarship Madeline Ballard, Chapin (Winthrop University) Krystal Haltiwanger, Gilbert (Winthrop University) Erin McMullen, Columbia (Midlands Technical College) Alannah Quinn, Lexington (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Gabrielle Johnson, Columbia (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Elizabeth Riberdy, Columbia (University of South Carolina – Columbia)
The Easterby Family Scholarship
Wilfredo Anderson, Sumter (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Tre’zjon Bell, Sumter (Clemson University) Kwajo Boateng, Sumter (Clemson University)
Isaac Jacks, Laurens (Medical University of South Carolin) Victoria Washington, Laurents
(Medical University of South Carolina)
The Harmon Scholarship
joining CCCF
and recommending process improvements.
staff members
A Columbia native and Columbia College
JoAnn Turnquist
graduate, Kim comes to the Foundation with
and Erin
over 20 years of accounting experience.
Johnson as Riley Fellows. The kevin patten and heather sherwin graduate from riley diversity initiative
program brings 40 participants together each
year to learn how our differences impact the lives of individuals and enterprises and how prepared leaders can leverage these differences in support of their missions.
The Leon Levine Foundation Grants in South Carolina for the First Time Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded $475,000 in grants to 12 local organizations. The private foundation was started by Leon Levine, the
CCCF Welcomes New Accounting Manager
creator of the first Family Dollar Store. The
The Community Foundation welcomes Kim
South Carolina organizations were selected
Turnipseed as our new Accounting Manager. In her role, Kim will
CCCF Staff Members Graduate from Riley Diversity Leaders Initiative completed the Riley Diversity Leaders Initiative,
4 Students from across South Carolina
Kayla Racine, Columbia (University of Tennessee)
potential.
Kevin Patten and Heather Sherwin recently
First Choice Member Scholarship
Handel Carter Assistance Fund
kickoff event to announce the inaugural class of Community Leadership Corps in Columbia.
Abigail Wills, Gilbert (Lander University)
Gbemisola Feko, Columbia (University of South Carolina- Columbia)
NEWS BRIEF
Explorers Club Greater Piedmont Chapter Scholarship
handle the day to day accounting functions and
awarded grants mark the first time in the private foundation’s 37-year history that as recipients. CCCF introduced Levine Foundation staff members to a number of local philanthropists so that they could learn about local organizations.
fund management of the kim turnipseed
Foundation, along with analyzing, evaluating
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William S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship
Grace Brooks and E. Perry Palmer Fund
Christopher Bailey, Sumter (Clemson University) Heather Brown, Sumter (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Tatianna Davis, Sumter (Winthrop University) Brooke Delbocca, Sumter (Midlands Technical College) Emilee Dollard, Sumter (University of South Carolina- Sumter) Courtney Jones, Sumter (University of South Carolina- Sumter) Evan Moxley, Tamassee (Clemson University) Kayla Newsome, Hartsville (Winthrop University) Deja Richardson, Sumter (Charleston Southern University)
Brian Foulks, Lexington (Chicago Theological Seminary) Jeffrey Howard, Columbia (Lutheran Theological Seminary)
Dr. Robert Howard WHS Scholarship
Cella Endsley, Columbia (Midlands Technical College) Michael Fanning, Elloree (Clemson University) Will Finkelstein, Cayce (Beacon College) 12 Students attending Glenforest School
Kierra Huggins, Orangeburg (Claflin University)
Estelle Jones Memorial Scholarship Sydnie Gamble, Hopkins (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
Estelle Jones Non-Traditional Scholarship Kimberly Adams-Cochran, Hopkins (Columbia College)
Smart Matters Scholarship Rebekah Bishop, Columbia (Winthrop University) Gabrielle Johnson, Columbia (University of South Carolina, Columbia)
LinkScholars Program Fund Zion Askins, Elgin (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Tyra Brown-Wallace, Columbia (College of Charleston) Veronica Cue, Lexington (Lander University) Michael Daniels, Lexington (Midlands Technical College) Micaiah Daniels, Lexington (University of South Carolina, Columbia) Tatianna Davis, Sumter (Winthrop University) Taylor Martin, Winnsboro (Winthrop University) Marcus McLeod, Sumter (Coastal Carolina University) Sekeitha Pyron, Columbia (Coastal Carolina University) Jordan Sweetenburg, Cassatt (Clemson University) Lawrell Tucker, Hopkins (University of South Carolina Upstate) Jasmine Waring, Elgin (Howard University) Jalynn White, Sumter (Spelman College) Amaya Williams, Columbia (Clemson University) Cicely Wise, Leesville (Columbia College) Roderick Bishop, Columbia (South Carolina State University)
Dr. William L. McDow Scholarship Fund Ashley Kirk, Lancaster (Clemson University) Sarah Sowell, Heath Springs (Coastal Carolina University)
Jacqueline M. Miller Scholarship Fund Brent Blakley, Great Falls (Wofford College) Amari Hill, Winnsboro (Furman University) Calee Thigpen, Winnsboro (Clemson University)
The Seth Muennich Scholarship Fund Abbigail Burgess, Kershaw (Clemson University) Zachary Catoe, Lancaster (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Austin Catoe, Lancaster (University of South Carolina Lancaster) Claire Chapman, Indian Land (Coastal Carolina University) Brenna Dickerson, Fort Mill (Presbyterian School of Pharmacy) James Faulkner, Indian Land (Clemson University) Seth Hinson, Heath Springs (Anderson University) Alexandria Lambert, Van Wyck (Clemson University) Catherine Anne Langley, Lancaster (Winthrop University) Courtney McManus, Heath Springs (Winthrop University) Joseph Parsons, Fort Mill (Coastal Carolina University) Sydney Ribelin, Lancaster (Presbyterian College) Jayne Small, Lancaster (Anderson University) Noah Vincent, Lancaster (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Ryleigh Waiters, Lancaster (University of South Carolina- Columbia)
National Association of Insurance Financial Advisors Scholarship Lauren Vagnoni, West Friendship, MD (University of South Carolina – Columbia)
Pierce Zimmerman Scholarship Roderick Bishop, Columbia (South Carolina State University) Raquel Boulware, Columbia (Claflin University) John Wilson, Kingstree (Claflin University)
Rogers and Meredith Scholarship Fund
Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship-USC School of Nursing Jamie Padgett, Hampton (University of South Carolina - Columbia) Morgan Polk, Islandton (University of South Carolina - Columbia)
Louetta Slice Scholarship Zachary McCall, Chapin (Newberry College)
Sonoco Scholarship Fund Madison Baechle, Gallatin, TN (University of Dayton) Taylor Barefoot, Hartsville (Francis Marion University) Jordan Beasley, Hartsville (Clemson University) Caitlyn Burke, Prattsville, AR (Henderson State University) Mary-Bryant Charles, Hartsville (University of South Carolina) Angelica Ehrenschwender, Cincinnati, OH (Denison University) Melony Eley, Redkey, IN (Ivy Tech Community College) Emily Emerick, Newport, TN (Carson Newman University) Sophie Greenwood, Lugoff (Clemson University) Jennifer Griggs, Hartsville (Furman University) Alec Hafferman, Edgar, WI (St. Cloud State University) Grace Handakas, Midlothian, VA (University of Virginia) Rebecca Hutcherson, Lexington, NC (University of North Carolina) Madison Johnston, Madisonville, KY (University of Kentucky) Jarett Kelly, North Augusta (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Omar Larios, Lebanon, OH (Miami University) David Lesley, Hartsville (Francis Marion University) Kylie Loadholt, Arlington, TN (University of Memphis) McKenna Major, Charlotte, NC (Queens University of Charlotte) Lindsay Molina, Fort Mill (Clemson University) Charles Moody, Newton, NC (North Carolina State University) Taylor Nobles, Rochelle, IL (Western Illinois University) Timothy Nuckols, Hartsville (Clemson University) Rylee Petit, Appleton, WI (Winona State University) David Pledger, Winston-Salem, NC (Pensacola Christian College) Andrew Pledger, Winston-Salem, NC (Bob Jones University) Claudia Richardson, Cary IL (Florida State University) Jackie Rothney, Westerville, OH (Ohio University) Elizabeth Sands, Charlotte, NC (North Carolina State University) Shannon Sears, Valparaiso, IN (Purdue University) Kennedy Spang, De Pere, WI (Carroll University) Andrea Sprattling, Clio (Clemson University) Samantha White, Greenville, TN (East Tennessee State University) Jessica Williamson, McBee (Winthrop University) Corey Wyatt, Jackson, TN (Missouri University of Science and Technology) Bridget Zabel, New London, WI (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh)
South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship
Lauren Hill, Gilbert (Winthrop University) Cameron Ingram, Spartanburg (University of South Carolina- Columbia)
Terry L. Linder Opportunity Scholarship Isabel Ortiz, Columbia (University of South Carolina- Columbia)
H. Eugene Webb Jr. Scholarship Si’mone Jones, Columbia (Tennessee State University) Morgan Jackson, Columbia (Coastal Carolina University)
Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship Marcus English, Columbia (Clemson University) Gabbi Rhue, Irmo (University of South Carolina- Columbia)
Milford H. Wessinger Scholarship Erin Gobbi, Lexington (Columbia International University) Morgan Nichols, Lexington (Clemson University) Sean Powers, Lexington (University of South Carolina- Columbia) Sophia Washburn, Lexington (Wofford College)
Woodlands’ Families Scholarship Fund Victoria Brown, Philadelphia, PA (University of Pennsylvania) Akayshia Donaldson, Denmark (Voorhee College) Moneta Dunn, Columbia (University of South Carolina, Columbia) Dionna Gilmore, Cope (Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College) Annastacia Hammond, Columbia (Benedict College) Quiana Johnson, Washington, D.C. (University of the District of Columbia) Gabrielle Rumph, Irmo (Furman University)
Interested in creating a Scholarship Fund? Contact Heather Sherwin at 803.978.7831.
Welcome to Our Family These funds were established between March 29, 2018 and July 9, 2018. Please join us in welcoming them to our family. SC Wren Davis Blake Family Fund Alice Heyward Rex Fund The Horger Family Foundation George and Helen Fant Fund
Stephanie Clark, Belton (Anderson University) Marissa Davis, Lexington (Midlands Technical College)
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Midlands Gives Breaks Records!
The 5th annual giving day raises $1,756,332 for 372 local nonprofits Thanks to thousands of everyday philanthropists
Aflac, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation,
Nonprofits and their fans were encouraged to come
across the Midlands, Midlands Give broke its
BB&T, and First Citizen’s Bank provided financial
to the museum with signs and cheer during live TV
all-time record on May 1, 2018, raising a total of
prize incentives. Additional prizes were sponsored
news broadcasts during early morning, midday,
$1,756,332 million dollars via 14,665 individual gifts.
by South State Bank, Nelson Mullins, Southeastern
and evening television broadcasts.
Freight, and Elliott Davis.
JoAnn Turnquist, president & CEO of Central
“The mood at Midlands Gives HQ at the South
Carolina Community Foundation, expressed
As has become a tradition, Midlands mayors and
Carolina State Museum was electric,” says
gratitude. “Once again, our Foundation has been
council chairs competed in a midday sporting
Turnquist. “The nonprofit organizations supported
overwhelmed by the tremendous generosity of the
challenge on Midlands Gives day. This year,
one another and worked together to increase giving.
folks in the Midlands, everyday philanthropists
local leaders showed off their golfing skills in the
Our media partners gave voice to the nonprofits,
who demonstrated how much they care about the
Nephron Putting Challenge.
telling their stories and sharing the impact that
communities they call home and the nonprofits who make home a better place to live.”
Midlands Gives headquarters at the South Carolina
these organizations have on people’s lives.”
State Museum again provided a central location
The community once again came together to make
for the community to celebrate and cheer for
the day a success. Corporate sponsors including
their favorite charities on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
DONATIONS BY CATEGORY
MIDLANDS GIVES IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS RAISED AN AVERAGE OF
372
$1,756,332
$87
14,665
AVERAGE GIFT AMOUNT
DONORS WHO GAVE TO A NONPROFIT FOR THE FIRST TIME
67% 98%
KERSHAW $14,385
$33,111
LEE $0
SALUDA $669
LEXINGTON $215,431
RICHLAND $973,945
CALHOUN $1,535
ORANGEBURG $83,961
SUMTER $15,919
CLARENDON $3,795
14% 8%
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
19%
EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
71%
2%
TOP 5 REASONS DONORS GAVE
9%
OF DONORS WILL LIKELY PARTICIPATE AGAIN DURING MIDLANDS GIVES 2019
$5,786
ANIMAL
ARTS AND CULTURE
75 NONPROFITS RAISED A MATCH, TOTALING $350,661
NONPROFIT TOTALS BY COUNTY NEWBERRY
AVERAGE RAISED PER HR
CHAMPION PAGES CREATED
OF DONORS HEARD ABOUT MIDLANDS GIVES THROUGH AN EMAIL FROM A NONPROFIT
FAIRFIELD
$73,180
255
RAISED THROUGH CHAMPION PAGES
NUMBER OF GIFTS
39%
MOST RAISED IN AN HOUR (10 A.M.)
$3,625 $96,986.42
NONPROFITS
DOLLARS RAISED IN 24 HRS
$146,652
10%
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
OF DONORS OPTED TO COVER THE FEES FOR THEIR GIFT
TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR MY FAVORITE NONPROFIT(S)
ENVIRONMENT
FAITH-BASED
10%
HEALTH
TO MAKE A DONATION TO NONPROFITS I REGULARLY SUPPORT TO HELP MY FAVORITE NONPROFITS RECEIVE MATCHING FUNDS AND PRIZES
17% HUMAN SERVICES
11%
BECAUSE THE NONPROFITS I SUPPORT ASKED ME
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THE MIDLANDS
Midlands Gives makes it easy for everyone to become a philanthropist. Learn more at http://www.MidlandsGives.org.
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cccf staff and trustee members cheer on nonprofits at midlands gives headquarters.
aflac employees stopped by headquarters to meet nonprofits and cheer for local philanthropists.
nonprofits gathered at sc state museum to cheer for live television broadcasts.
emerald’s artistry provided face painting and balloon arts for headquarter’s visitors.
colagives giving circle gathered to celebrate philanthropy.
Visit www.midlandsgives.org to view nonprofit prize winners, the totals for each nonprofit, Midlands Gives sponsors, and our Midlands Gives video! continued from page 1 At the conclusion of the conversations, participants will be encouraged to complete a brief online survey about their On the Table experiences and the topics they discussed. The survey results will be compiled by national research partners Hart Research Firm and Public Opinion Strategies, and provided to the Community Foundation who will release a community report to the public. The results will also be shared with community leaders, elected officials, and other decision-makers to help provide a deeper understanding of the conversations and inform how decisions about our communities are made in the months and years ahead. On the Table, Powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation replicates an annual civic engagement initiative of the same name developed by The Chicago Community Trust in 2014. Since then, the initiative has fostered civic-engagement and generated hundreds of actionable ideas from tens of thousands of Chicago-area residents.
For more information or to sign up to host, visit www.onthetablecola.org.
Foundation Donors Make an Impact
A snapshot of how your giving is making a difference. The following information is from grants recommend by Community Foundation donors from their funds from April 1 to June 30, 2018.
Top Five Grant Areas: Human Services Education and Scholarships
Top Five Grants by Dollar Amount: Spoleto Festival USA $110,000 Crossover Communications International
Arts, Culture, and Humanities
$150,800
Faith-Based
Clemson University $81,250
Community Improvement
TEACH Foundation $125,000 United Way of Hartsville $66,500
Nonprofits Who Received Largest Number of Grants: 11 grants: 7 grants: 6 grants:
University of South Carolina
6 grants:
Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish
Columbia Museum of Art
Community Center
Heartworks Ministry, Inc./
5 grants:
United Way of the Midlands
Jubilee Academy
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At A Glance From July 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Total Assets: $ 140,326,000 Number of Grants Awarded: 994 Nonprofits Received Grants: 524 Grants awarded: $9,385,673 Grants Since Inception: $157 M+
We’re Moving!
CCCF will move office to BullStreet District in Winter 2019 The Community Foundation will move in
Group will design the
Winter 2019 to a new, light-filled office in the
space for the Community
First Base Building in Columbia’s BullStreet
Foundation.
District overlooking the Columbia Fireflies’ baseball field at Spirit Communications Park.
“The Community Foundation is thrilled to join the rapidly growing BullStreet District community,” says
The First Base Building is integrated into Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies Minor League Baseball team. The
JoAnn Turnquist, president & CEO
Community Foundation’s
of Central Carolina Community
offices will be on the fourth
Foundation. “The Foundation works with hundreds of donors, nonprofits, and businesses to lift up philanthropy in the diverse communities across our region. We look forward to calling the First Base Building at BullStreet home.” At 6,433 square feet of class-A office space, the new office will be 3,054 square feet larger than
floor and will overlook the ballfield. The new office will house meeting and gathering spaces for staff and constituents, allowing the Community Foundation to hold board, donor, and community events at the office. The space features floor-to-ceiling windows and will be
cccf staff in front of first base building. (126, 277), making it very accessible to donors, trustees, staff, other stakeholders, and community constituents.
outfitted with up-to-date technology, including new infrastructure and gigabit internet, 100
the organization’s current office in Middleburg
times faster than normal web speeds.
Plaza on Forest Drive, almost doubling its
The downtown location, one mile from the
existing space. Architects from the Boudreaux
S.C. State House, is close to major freeways
Follow the Foundation’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts for updates and sneak peeks of the new office in the coming months.
Welcoming Our New Trustees The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is a talented
We offer a warm welcome to the newest
and diverse group that serves our organization
members of our Board of Trustees. We look
and our community. Their unique perspectives,
forward to the expertise and creativity these
abilities, and dedication to the Foundation allow
new members will bring to our board, and to
our organization to achieve our mission.
our community:
The Foundation expresses thanks and gratitude
Tushar V. Chikhliker
to the following retiring trustees for their service:
Nexsen Pruet
William H. Cason Elizabeth Dinndorf John Garrison Rachel Hodges Cory Manning
Christi Epps
tusher v. chikhliker
christi epps
Longs Pharmacy Solutions
View the full Board of Trustee list at www.yourfoundation.org/about/board
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Celebrating Our Legacy Society Members On May 23rd, Central Carolina Community Foundation staff and Board of Trustee members celebrated our Legacy Society members during the fourth annual Legacy Luncheon. The luncheon featured special guest Mike Dawson, CEO of The River Alliance, who spoke about the River Alliance’s efforts to make Columbia’s three rivers accessible and enjoyable for local residents and tourists.
legacy society members
We thank all who attended this event. For information on the Foundation’s Legacy Society, contact Heather Sherwin at heather@yourfoundation.org or 803.978.7831.
Creating Community Connections Knight Soul of the Community (SOTC) was a three-year study of the 26 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation communities across the United States. Conducted by Gallup in 2008, 2009, and 2010, a period of severe financial crisis combined with a deep recession, the study employed a fresh approach to determining the factors that attach residents to their communities. The study compared residents’ attachment levels to the communities’ GDP growth and showed a significant correlation between community attachment and economic growth. In fact, the findings showed that nationwide economic troubles did not have a notable impact on attachment locally. The findings showed that cities with the highest levels of attachment had the highest rate of GDP growth. The attributes that created an emotional attachment – in every city, every year – were not surprising. Welcoming communities, vibrant
social offerings, and superb public places continue to generate attachment and contribute to the growth of a community. Our region has made great strides in building splendid outdoor spaces and introducing dynamic social offerings. Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Connected Communities grants have funded many of these initiatives and we have worked closely with the organizations that created them. Tackling “welcoming community,” however, is a bit more complicated – especially when 65% of Americans say the national mood is “everyone for themselves”* and 69% report a severe civility deficit in our nation**. In order to build a welcome and open community we must bring people together - older people, families with children, young adults without children, racial and ethnic minorities, and people of all faiths - to increase understanding and build relationships. We must learn from one another and work together so our region, and everyone in it, reaches their full potential. When we invite others to our table, we create a
space for mutual understanding and partnership. On the Table takes that concept to scale. On October 24th our Foundation will launch On the Table, a conversation initiative designed to take people to offices, schools, libraries, restaurants, and other spaces where they will meet others, break bread, share ideas, and explore ways to improve our region. The conversations will foster exciting new relationships, elevated civic conversations, and genuine pathways toward collaborative action – outcomes that will make our communities more connected, resilient, and resourceful. Your involvement can lead to a stronger, more vibrant, and welcoming community that boasts energized and growing neighborhoods and one that is engaged, equitable, and connected from end-to-end. Please join us at the table! All the best, JoAnn M. Turnquist President & CEO *The Economist/YouGov Poll June, 2017 **Civility in America 2018: Civility at Work and in Our Public Squares
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Central Carolina Community Foundation 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Mark Your Calendar Don’t miss out on these upcoming events
Black Philanthropy Month: Giving Black Day
Midlands Gives Registration Opens
On the Table
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Tuesday, September 25 ,2018
On The Table is an opportunity to gather over
Led by The Young, Black and Giving Back Institute in Washington, D.C., the first annual Giving Black Day will culminate Black Philanthropy Month. The initiative urges donors to support black-led and blackbenefiting grassroots organizations. From 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., donors are encouraged to make financial contributions directly to organizations that specifically serve black communities.
The 6th annual Midlands Gives event is scheduled for May 7, 2019! Nonprofit registration is open from September 25, 2018 until January 15, 2019. Nonprofits are eligible to participate if they are a 501(c)3 in good standing, have an office in one of the 11
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 mealtime conversations to build personal connections and explore how we can work together to make our communities stronger. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to participate as hosts, guests, or superhosts.
counties the Foundation serves, and have a
Visit www.onthetablecola.org or email
minimum of 1 full year of financial history.
onthetable@yourfoundation.org to
Learn more at www.midlandsgives.org.
learn more.
Local nonprofits who are interested in getting involved should visit www.givingblackday.org to download the toolkit and register to participate.
Foundation Welcomes First Philanthropy Intern
antionna fuller
that values inclusive community
We are excited to
Antionna is a Senior at University of South
welcome Antionna
Carolina, majoring in Psychology with a minor
Fuller as our first
in Criminal Justice and African American
Philanthropy
Studies. She has previously interned with
Intern this fall.
Senator Lindsey Graham and worked as a Fellow
will be perfect for my personal and
The Philanthropy
for the Congressional Black Caucus. She is a
Internship program
volunteer with the USC Multicultural Outreach
professional interests, as I aim to
is a partnership
Student Team and a member of Alpha Kappa
between Central
Alpha Sorority, the Multicultural Assistance
community, potentially in the field of
Carolina Community
Peer Program, Pai Chai – International Honor
family/juvenile law.”
Foundation and the
Society for Psychology, and Phi Alpha Delta –
USC African American Studies Program. Funded through donations to The Soul of Philanthropy
International Pre-Law Faternity.
engagement and social advocacy, “ say Fuller. “Interning with CCCF
enhance the lives of youth in my
The Community Foundation is committed to increasing the talent pool of diverse leaders
exhibit, the full year internship will introduce
“CCCF’s commitment to equipping
in the philanthropic sector by offering African
Antionna to all aspects of philanthropy
interns with the tools required to
American students real life experience that
including grantmaking, financial management,
affect positive change speaks directly
community engagement, communications, and donor relations.
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to my desire to build a career
enhances their college career and future professional opportunities. We look forward to working with Antionna this year.