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Dear Readers, GSA Business welcomes you to our first Giving Guide, a handbook of philanthropic opportunities. The people and companies of the Upstate are a generous group, as you will read here. They give of their time and their money. They raise money and advocate for the causes they believe in. To expand their reach, nonprofits are collaborating on projects to make the best use of their resources. A shining example is Born Learning S.C., a project of the seven United Ways of the Upstate to help children enter school ready to learn. There are many others, and you can learn about them here. About 30 years ago, the Spartanburg County Foundation began a project to measure the outcomes when nonprofits contribute time and money. Other nonprofits also have taken up this practice, and you can learn a lot by looking at measurable results. Read about it in these pages. We hope that after reading this guide you’ll be as inspired as we were by learning about volunteer efforts to help veterans, young children and low-income adults. A special congratulations to all the award winners in this issue: To Mary L. Thomas of the Spartanburg County Foundation, a finalist for a major national award. To William “Bill” Barnet III and Kathleen Swinney, winners of the National Philanthropy Day Awards from the Association of Fundraising Professionals SC, Piedmont Chapter. Finally I would like to thank our partners in this publication, the United Ways of the Upstate, the Spartanburg County Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greenville. And a very special thank you to our title sponsor, Greenville Health System.
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After school programs are just one way United Way of Greenville County helps children learn. (Photo/United Way of Greenville County)
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The Upstate demonstrates a commitment to positive social, educational and economic change through local, regional and statewide giving and the endowed organizations providing services.
How the South Gives The billion dollar figure represents the total contributions. The percentages represent the percent of income.
3.2%
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2.9B Alabama
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2.6B South Carolina
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Mississippi
This data is from 2012 IRS tax returns. Chronicle of Philanthropy, How America Gives
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here are nearly 400 nonprofit, tax-exempt foundations based in South Carolina, raising funds for a variety of causes, according to information form the S.C. Secretary of State’s office. Some, like the Clemson University Foundation or the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation, are direct extensions of an institution with the purpose of supporting the services, programs and endeavors of
that institution. Others are grant-making organizations that support many charitable organizations. These foundations often manage donations from individuals, businesses and other organizations and may focus on one cause or many. This list provides the top foundations headquartered in South Carolina only, ranked by revenues reported to
the S.C. Secretary of State and the IRS’s Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract for the most recent fiscal year. The list also provides contact information and a brief description of the purpose or mission of each foundation. - Scott Miller, editor
Top 25 Foundations Ranked by Total Revenue in FY2013 Foundation Clemson University Foundation Inc. 155 Old Greenville Highway, Suite 105 Clemson, SC 29631 Peace Center Foundation 101 W. Broad St. Greenville, SC 29601 Hollingsworth Funds Inc. 124 Verdae Blvd. Greenville, SC 29607 Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation 101 E. Wood St. Spartanburg, SC 29303 Clemson University Research Foundation P.O. Box 946 Clemson, SC 29633 Spartanburg County Foundation 424 E. Kennedy St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 Clemson University Land Stewardship Foundation 155 Old Greenville Highway, #105 Clemson, SC 29631 University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303 The Graham Foundation 531 S. Main St., Suite ML-7, Greenville, SC 29601 Community Foundation of Greenville Inc. 630 E. Washington St., Suite A Greenville, SC 29601 Spartanburg Community College Foundation P.O. Box 4386 Spartanburg, SC 29305 Greenville Tech Foundation MS6002, P.O. Box 5616 Greenville, SC 29606 Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation 101 Gregor Mendel Circle Greenwood, SC 29646 Lander Foundation 320 Stanley Ave., CPO Box 6004 Greenwood, SC 29649 Tri-County Technical College Foundation P.O. Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670 Project Hope Foundation Inc. PMB 358, Suite 2100 Greenville, SC 29607 Clemson University Real Estate Foundation P.O. Box 1889 Clemson, SC 29633 The Roe Foundation 301 North Main St., Suite 1735 Greenville, SC 29601 Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite B8 Greenville, SC 29607 Mary Black Foundation Inc. 349 E. Main St., Suite 100 Spartanburg, SC 29302 Furman University Foundation 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 Hawkins Foundation P.O. Box 25902 Greenville, SC 29616 S.C. Christian Foundation P.O. Box 2397 Spartanburg, SC 29304 Oconee Medical Center Foundation Inc. 298 Memorial Drive Seneca, SC 29672 ScanSource Charitable Foundation 6 Logue Court Greenville, SC 29615
FY2013 Revenue
Brief Description
Corporate Giving Contact / Phone
Executive Director / Year Founded
$50,187,143
To promote the welfare and future development of Clemson University and support the university's educational and scientific goals.
Amy Gibbs 864-656-1289
Harrison Trammell 1933
$16,233,458
To provide support to the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in presenting performances, providing arts education and outreach, and supporting local arts organizations.
Scott Clark 864-679-9204
Megan Riegel 1987
$13,895,674
Communitywide funder supporting initiatives that move community forward in meaningful, powerful and wideranging ways.
Gage Weeks 864-627-8077
James W. Terry 1976
$12,356,324
To benefit the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System through direct support and through its support of community programs and services that share a mission of providing quality health care to the community.
Kristina Caradori 864-560-6762
Kristina Caradori 1991
$11,949,626
To promote the welfare and future development of Clemson University and support the university's educational and scientific goals.
Cassey Porto 864-656-1132
Casey Porto, Vincie C. Albritton 1982
$11,765,428
To provide grants to charitable organizations that support education, arts, health and human services, historic preservation and youth activities within Spartanburg County.
Susan Mullins 864-582-0138
John H. Dargan 1943
$11,305,418
To support Clemson through the development and related activities associated with real property and to support Clemson University’s economic development activities in communities throughout the state.
Laura Haselden 864-656-5660
Harrison Trammell 2010
$8,293,903
To accept gifts of charitable, benevolent, cultural and educational purposes for the exclusive benefit and use of the University of South Carolina Upstate.
Bea Walters Smith 864-503-5234
Robert Connelly 1973
$7,417,776
A private family foundation focusing primarily on awarding grants which can make a significant difference for the betterment of Greenville and the region.
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William Bridges 1985
$6,907,298
To enhance the quality of life in Greenville County by linking philanthropic leadership, charitable resources and civic involvement with needs and opportunities in the community.
Sharon Gibbs 864-233-5925
Robert Morris 1956
$6,837,435
To provide assistance through scholarships, curriculum resources, equipment, facilities and grants that help students, faculty and the community achieve educational excellence.
Samuel Hook 864-592-4624
Samuel Hook 1983
$6,034,601
To ensure that the college can provide a quality education at modest costs and to reduce financial barriers to higher education; to provide financial support to the college and students beyond that which can be obtained from state and local funding sources.
Les Gardner 864-250-8497
Robert E. Howard 1973
$4,359,956
As the outreach arm of the Greenwood Genetic Center, all funds raised by the foundation go toward the work of the Greenwood Genetic Center.
Stephen Skinner 864-941-8100
Roger E. Stevenson 1999
$3,807,929
To advance Lander University through the support of students, educational facilities, faculty and staff.
Emmett Davis 864-388-8350
Ralph Patterson 1975
$3,483,878
To support the special projects and needs of Tri-County Technical College students.
Tammy Stout Fiske 864-646-1348
Ronnie L. Booth 1982
$2,804,086
To provide a variety of therapies and support systems to people with autism and their families.
Susan Sachs 864-676-0028
Lisa Lane 1998
$1,897,460
To advance the university through gifts of real estate and property.
Laura Haselden 864-656-5660
Harrison Trammell 1991
$1,885,940
A private foundation providing financial support to free market groups across the country.
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Shirley Roe 1969
$1,724,604
To give hope, strength and joy to children by granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Lucy Quinn 864-250-0702
Russell Smith 1985
$1,594,786
An independent grant-making organization focused on improving the health and wellness of the people and communities of Spartanburg County.
INP 864-573-9500
Kathy Dunleavy 1925
$1,586,446
To advance Furman University through the acceptance of real estate and other noncash gifts to the university.
Lindsay Smith 864-294-3496
Elizabeth Davis 1998
$1,501,387
To advance orthopedic medicine and outcomes for patients through research and education.
Gary Hyman 864-494-2020
Richard Hawkins 2009
$1,481,194
To provide grants to local, national and international organizations in order to make a Christian impact on the lives of those in the community.
Hugh Brantley 864-949-5800
Hugh Brantley 1997
$1,407,175
To raise funds to support and enhance the mission of Oconee Memorial Hospital and related community health programs.
Cortni Nations 864-885-7909
Cortni Nations 2001
$1,262,766
A private nonprofit organization that is entirely overseen by ScanSource employees and devotes all of its funds to supporting children, educational programs and community organizations in need. All of the funding is done on a completely anonymous basis.
Michael Fuller 864-286-4606
Michael Fuller 1992
Source: S.C. Secretary of State and the IRS's Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract. INP=Information not provided. Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visit www.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to lists@scbiznews.com, fax to 803-726-7404 or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.
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AWARD WINNERS
Spartanburg’s Mary L. Thomas Barnet, Swinney win awards from AFP honored at national level
Mary L. Thomas turns awards she wins into new ways to help others. That’s the kind of person she is. When she won the prestigious Robert W. Scrivner Award from the Council on Foundations, a worldwide o rg a n i z a t i o n , Thomas, now chief operating officer of the Spartanburg County Foundation, used her $10,000 prize Mary L. Thomas to start a similar Finalist for the Council on Foundations' award program Distinguished Service Award in Spartanburg. This year, Thomas has been chosen one of three finalists for the Council on Foundations’ Distinguished Service Award, the highest national honor for philanthropic work. Although she was not chosen as the ultimate winner of the award, the Spartanburg County Foundation could not be prouder of her, said Troy Hanna, the foundation’s president and CEO.
“Mary has always set a standard of excellence in everything she does, and we are delighted to see her passion and commitment being honored on the national stage,” Hanna said. When Thomas won the Scrivner Award in 2006, she was honored for her imagination, creativity and optimism, hallmarks of Scrivner’s career as the first executive director of the Rockefeller Family Fund in New York. With the award came the prize Thomas used as seed money for the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change Fund. At the time, she said, “I hope that Spartanburg will help me turn $10,000 to $100,000.” Through generous donor support, the fund has exceeded that goal. Starting in 2007, the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change has been given to a Spartanburg County resident who has served the community without receiving much recognition. Thomas herself has more than 25 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector. Before joining the foundation in 1998, she was executive director of the Bethlehem Community Center, an inner-city ministry that serves women and children in Spartanburg.
Don't take it personally! “Don’t take it personally!” Have you ever heard this statement or even had it directed toward you? Typically, it is said in the context of business, sports, or relationships. I do not usually take things personally, but I certainly do in one context: community philanthropy. When I know that people are homeless and hungry in the Upstate, I take that personally. Troy Hanna When I know President, that people are The Spartanburg County Foundation under-educated and unable to obtain jobs, I take that personally. Philanthropies in the Upstate are addressing these needs and allowing us all to be involved in the solutions. In particular, this year marks an exciting time for philanthropies known as community foundations in the United States. We celebrate the 100th anniversary of community foundations in Cleveland, Ohio, the home to the country’s first community foundation. Community foundations are independent, public charities that steward philanthropic
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resources from institutional and individual donors to community-based organizations. Further, community foundations strengthen communities by enabling people to create charitable funds that address a wide range of interests. The Spartanburg County Foundation is the oldest community foundation in South Carolina. Established in 1943, The Spartanburg County Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs. We take it personally! Currently, the Foundation manages a portfolio of more than 900 charitable funds with assets in excess of $145 million. Since inception, the Foundation and its donors have given more than $119 million in grants for advancement of education, arts and culture, historic preservation, health, social services, recreation and youth activities. Recently, Daniel Shoy Jr., president of the East Lake Foundation, spoke at our 11th Grassroots Leadership Development Institute graduation ceremony. He explained that if one is active in improving his or her community, regardless of the capacity, that person is a philanthropist. As we celebrate this 100th year, I encourage people to embrace philanthropy in their community and to take leadership roles to bring change and improvement. Take it personally!
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Two Upstate residents are being honored as National Philanthropy Day award winners by the Association of Fundraising Professionals SC, Piedmont chapter. William “Bill” Barnet III has been chosen Philanthropist of the Year, and Kathleen Swinney has been selected as Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year. Barnet was nominated by Mobile Meals of Spartanburg and Swinney was nominated by Brian O’Rourke, executive director of development and alumni affairs, Clemson University; Erik Whaley, vice president of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation; and Rich and Kelly Davies, vice chairs of the Will to Lead Campaign for Clemson. The award winners will be honored at a luncheon Nov. 13. Information is at afpscpiedmont. afpnet.org. Barnet, the Philanthropist of the Year, has helped Mobile Meals of Spartanburg provide meal services to frail and homebound residents
through his support as a major donor and as co-chairman of the Mobile Meals Council of Friends. Barnet, a former Spartanburg mayor, is also involved in the Northside Project, a collaboration to improve all aspects of life in an area of the city with high unemployment, poverty and crime and little access to needed services. “Regardless of the area, being elementary school to homebound seniors who are too frail to cook a meal — he is involved,” his nominator wrote. “He is a change agent, a leader and a notable philanthropist.” Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year Kathleen Swinney and her husband, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, started the All-In Foundation. The foundation raises funds for breast cancer research, The Family Effect, Call Me MISTER, the Clemson LIFE and Alabama RISE programs and other private grants. Swinney serves as vice chair of the foundation’s board of directors and she has helped devise community events to raise more than $800,000. “Her presence and stance on improving education and health in the Upstate serve to motivate others to take action to better the lives of those in need,” her nominators wrote. Last year Swinney solicited sponsorships to partner with Clemson and the All-In Foundation to create Clemson’s first Breast Cancer Awareness football game.
United Ways and the power of collaboration It doesn’t matter if you live in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson or any of the other great cities and towns across the Upstate, we share a common hope that our communities will be places where all people have the opportunity to lead safe, stable and successful lives. At United Way of Greenville County, we’re working toward this vision by building what we call a Ted Hendry “Cycle of SucPresident, cess.” United Way of Greenville County We believe by focusing on three priority issues — school readiness, high school graduation, and financial stability — we can eliminate the barriers to success that affect so many, and instead, create a Cycle of Success, where children start school prepared to learn and go on to graduate, well-educated graduates find good jobs and create stable homes, and children from stable homes continue the cycle. Thanks to the generous support of our community, last year United Way of Greenville
County programs and initiatives helped more than 100,000 people begin building that cycle in their lives. Collaboration will always be a central tenet of this work. We can accomplish so much more when we bring together a diverse group working toward common goals. Two great examples of the impact this collaborative spirit can make are the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Collaborative and Born Learning Upstate SC. The VITA Collaborative brings together hundreds of volunteers from United Ways across the Upstate to provide free tax preparation to low and middle income families. Sharing resources and knowledge across the collaborative, this program saved taxpayers more than $1.3 million in preparation fees last year and returned $9.1 million in tax refunds. Last year, seven United Ways serving 10 Upstate counties joined to form Born Learning Upstate SC, launching a regional public engagement campaign to help parents and caregivers provide young children with quality learning opportunities. It’s because of donors, volunteers and advocates that we’re making progress. But there is more to do. Our community needs your support, whether it’s through contributing dollars or time, or lending your voice in support of solutions to community issues. Join us! www.gsabusiness.com
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Collaboration expands reach, capacity for nonprofits By Licia Jackson | Photography by Ken Osburn
Anna Clare Sloan, 3, left, and Naddie Sloan, 6, take a break after enjoying one of the Born Learning trails in the Upstate.
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More collaboration Here are other ways that the Spartanburg County Foundation collaborates with community groups to provide leadership and services: Grassroots Leadership Development Institute: The institute is an intensive seven-month leadership training program to equip individuals to lead change at the grass-roots level. The institute was developed in 2004 and since then, more than 200 people from diverse cultures and backgrounds have graduated. The skills taught focus on assuming responsibility for positive change, using basic leadership skills, organizing people, making an effective plan, leveraging com-
Lyndsey Sloan reads suggestions for Born Learning trail activities with her daughters, Anna Clare, left, and Naddie.
When nonprofits combine expertise and resources, it’s amazing what can happen. As an example, look no further than Born Learning Upstate SC, a collaboration of the seven United Ways of the Upstate. The group of United Ways, which represent 10 Upstate counties, had been looking for a project to work on together around a common goal, said Mike Posey, vice president of marketing and communications for the United Way of Greenville County. “We settled on the importance of making sure children are ready to start school,” Posey said. Born Learning is based on a national model developed by United Way Worldwide and the Civitas Foundation. It doesn’t require fancy equipment or software. It shows parents how everyday tasks can become learning opportunities for small children. Representatives from the seven United Ways began meeting at Ten at the Top, an organization that leads conversations and task force efforts to address regional issues. “We had known each other, but we were all in our own bubble,” Posey said. “We were focused on our own communities — we were supposed to do that.” But Ten at the Top encouraged them to look at the bigger picture and the aspects they share: the same media market, for example. All 10 counties had programs to promote preschool learning, and the Born Learning project was a natural. One part of the project is a website, bornlearningupstatesc.
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munity assets and increasing communication. Graduates can join the alumni association, also active in the community. Nonprofit Connect: This series of knowledge sharing sessions covers topics from capacity building to programming and innovation. Participation is free and lunch is provided. Participants take part in forums to share information, learn about trends and receive information about specific Spartanburg County Foundation activities. Some of the topics in 2014: Write a Winning Proposal, Selecting the Right Talent to Fill Your Vacant Position and Event Planning with Excellence.
Participants in the Grassroots Leadership program have a chance to network and learn from each other as well as receiving training.
org. It is a resource for caregivers and parents of young children, with suggestions for fun and games, ages and stages, and tools to assess a child’s development. “It helps a parent notice if something is not developing on track,” Posey said. The website also lists resources and agencies related to early childhood education in each county. The most visible part of the project is the Born Learning trails, which set up a series of 10 learning activities in areas where children and parents gather. There are more than 20 trails throughout the 10 counties, including along the Swamp Rabbit Trail and in Cleveland Park in Greenville. The trails support the United Way’s goal to make sure all children starting school are up to speed in five key areas: communication, cognition, physical development, social/emotional development, and self-help skills. The Born Learning project is about a year old now, and the group wants to keep the momentum going. Building on this success, the United Ways are looking for their next collaboration. It may be expanding the common 211 telephone help line. Seven counties have already been working together on the VITA Collaborative (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). VITA addresses another mission, helping families live financially stable lives, Posey said. The program recruits and trains volunteer tax preparers with an emphasis on lower-income households. Those making less than $51,000 per year can have their taxes prepared and filed
at no charge. The volunteers research and identify deductions and help those who qualify for the earned income tax credit. Last year, more than 100 volunteers prepared 9,000 tax returns. Another example of collaboration is happening in Spartanburg County, where grant-making institutions join resources to address issues of common concern such as adolescent pregnancy prevention, access to behavioral health and educational attainment. The Spartanburg County Joint Funders are the Mary Black Foundation, the Spartanburg County Foundation, Spartanburg Regional Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont. The Joint Funders are supporting the Spartanburg Academic Movement, said Troy Hanna, president and CEO of the Spartanburg County Foundation. SAM is a partnership of schools and colleges, businesses, governments, foundations and faith communities to encourage higher educational attainment. The movement sets achievement targets that can be measured with a long-term goal of increasing the percentage of county residents who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Helping nonprofit leaders learn how to handle the many tasks of running an organization is the goal of the Healthy Organization Institute of the Spartanburg County Foundation. “Nonprofits in the community need to understand good operation,” Hanna said. The institute teaches them to improve capacity and effectiveness so that they can be sustainable. The pilot program, launched in January, enrolled 12 nonprofit organizations. •
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make gifts to nonprofits more meaningful By Licia Jackson Thank a donor for their gift to your nonprofit, and the good feeling goes away soon. But show the impact of that same gift with data and numbers, and the meaning will be remembered. Foundations and United Way organizations in the Upstate have fine-tuned their methods of showing measurable results in the community. The Spartanburg County Foundation has developed an extensive system to measure community indicators. When John Wardlaw was a foundation trustee in the 1980s, he said “it’s good to say this is a need, but we need measurables; what are the measurable results?” said Troy Hanna, president and CEO of the foundation.
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High quality early learning programs are a major goal of United Way of Greenville County, to make sure children are ready for school. The results can be measured as children move along through their education.
The foundation took the concerns of Wardlaw, now trustee emeritus, to heart. Since 1989, the foundation has published data to raise awareness on key issues. Partnering with United Way of the Piedmont, Spartanburg County government, and the University of South Carolina Upstate, the foundation has developed critical indicators that show the area’s progress on issues such as public health, education, economic, social environment and natural environment. Collectively, it is known as the Spartanburg Community Indicators Project. “We provide dashboards that show the results,” Hanna said. “We can decide where funding would most benefit the community.” Each issue’s dashboard is published in a brochure that shows the results in the form of easily John Wardlaw understood graphics. For example, the Education Dashboard 2014 measures leading indicators of third-grade reading and math, eighth-grade math and language arts proficiency, high school graduation and post-secondary completion. The data is tracked over several years, with projections and goals set for each indicator. Each of the indicator topics has a lead organization to work on the issue, explained Hanna. The economic indicators’ lead organization is the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce; the Spartanburg Academic Movement is the lead for the education area. The goal of putting the information out is to inspire dialogue and strategy that can lead to change within the community. When the data showed that just 19.2% of Spartanburg County residents over 25 hold at least a baccalaureate degree — well below neighboring counties — that inspired an effort to double that rate by 2030, Hanna said. The project is known as the 40/30 Challenge. It recognizes a continuum of education, starting with preschool. “There are markers throughout a person’s life, cradle to career,” Hanna said. “You have to enable the student beginning very early.” Many community and faith-based organizations in the region www.gsabusiness.com
use the community indicators for their strategic planning and outreach. The project has a website, www.strategicspartanburg.org. United Way organizations have also begun to measure the nonprofits they fund against their goals, said Mike Posey, vice president for marketing and communications at United Way of Greenville County. The focus is on school readiness, high school graduation and financial stability. “Programs have to prove alignment in those areas,” Posey said. “We need to measure those in a very thorough and thoughtful way.” This makes sure that money given to a nonprofit is used toward meeting community goals. The United Way has a strategy list and compiles a document explaining measures and outcomes. The expectation for organizations has led to some changes in the way funding is managed. “Because we’re holding a program responsible for long-term outcomes one or two years later, we made a decision to have a three-year funding cycle,” Posey said. If the organization stays on track with its progress, its leaders know that they will have the funding for three years. The United Way will always provide money for emergency needs, but measuring needs and results helps make the best use of planned funding. In Anderson County, the United Way uses measurable results both internally and externally, said Shannon Owen, vice president of planning and community impact. Inside, the staff and board members look at community statistics to set common goals such as decreasing homelessness and improving early grade reading. Outside in the community, they track the numbers to show results of funded programs, Owen said. As an example, a project to improve reading sends books monthly into children’s homes. “We are getting feedback from the parents to see if it’s helping,” she said. The United Way of Anderson County focuses on early grade reading, financial stability, improving health and reducing obesity, smoke free communities and prevention of teen pregnancy. It has partnered with two school districts on reducing teen pregnancy, and the results have come in strong. “There has been a 65%-80% decrease and it has been sustained,” Owen said. That’s a rewarding accomplishment to share with the community, she said. •
100 years of community foundations This year, 2014, marks the 100th anniversary of community foundations. The first one was started in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914. This year, the membership organization, the Council on Foundations, will convene in Cleveland. The Spartanburg County Foundation is the oldest community foundation in South Carolina, says Troy Hanna, president and CEO. The foundation was started in 1943 by Walter Montgomery Sr., who had been on a hunting trip with a friend from Winston-Salem and learned about a community foundation there. He brought the idea home and made the first $10,000 gift to help get it started. The foundation is committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents. It manages a portfolio of more than 900 charitable funds with assets in excess of $145 million. In 2013, $7.9 million in grants were made to community organizations. Beyond providing funding, the foundation also brings diverse groups together to collaborate, form partnerships, address issues and generate giving and involvement. Giving Guide: Philanthropic Opportunities
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Nonprofits offer support services for
VETERANS By Nike Kern
The demand for services for U.S. military veterans is on the upswing, including for the more than 100,000 veterans living in the Upstate. As a whole, South Carolina is home to more than 420,000 men and women who have served in the military.
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To better meet veterans’ social and medical needs, the Upstate is home to a number of nonprofit organizations offering guidance and assistance. The Greenville Health System recently created an in-house Veterans’ Affairs Liaison Office to work closely with local veterans’ groups while building local partnerships and overseeing the system’s various veteran-focused projects. Under the direction of Kevin McBride, a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, the Veterans Affairs Liaison Office promotes veteran wellness by working closely with other organizations assisting veterans. “We have physicians, nurses and physical therapists volunteering with Honor Flight Upstate, which takes World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington for a special day to visit memorials in their honor,” McBride said. “We’re also in the community making sure veterans are aware of the various services provided by GHS, including those treating PTSD and traumatic brain injury, as well as opportunities for recreational therapy after the loss of a limb or another life-changing injury.” Another key organization offering guidance is the S.C. Association of Veterans Affairs Officers headquartered in Lancaster. Composed of representatives from all 46 counties in South Carolina, the group offers a wealth of information and assistance for veterans and their dependents having questions about their federal benefits, medical services, county-specific programs, veteran facilities and general support inquiries. The association’s concentration is county-by-county which helps the agency deliver detailed and specific information. Veterans considering taking advantage of their benefits to secure a college education can find programs at the region’s colleges including Furman University, Wofford College, Clemson University, Erskine College, ECPI, Embry-Riddle and Brown Mackie colleges. These schools all offer Yellow Ribbon Scholarships for veterans and their families engaged in service since 9/11. Yellow Ribbon Scholarships cover 100% of public school costs and a significant share of private school costs.
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Honor Flight Upstate takes World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington, D.C., with assistance from volunteer doctors and nurses.
Brown Mackie College offers additional funding solutions, guidance and assistance for veterans. Degree programs are designed in a variety of career-focused areas of study in nursing, health care and wellness, business and technology, legal studies, veterinary technology, early childhood education and construction trades, operating at several locations. Certificates and undergraduates degrees are available. Many veterans take advantage of Upstate Warrior Solution, a community-based nonprofit organization based in Greenville. This group connects “warriors “and their families to the resources they need while guiding them through the process of developing realistic solutions in their personal lives and careers.
The organization defines a “warrior” as any service member who is currently serving or has served, regardless of military branch, the nature of a person’s discharge, current status or problems in their past. “We collaborate with human service agencies, faith communities, governmental organizations, and local businesses to co-construct an environment conducive to a positive and supportive readjustment experience for local veterans,” said Chris McRae, program director. “We accomplish this with our clients through case coordination, case management, and by providing service and
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PHILANTHROPY VETERANS, continued from page 15 social opportunities. Additionally, we do this with our community partners through referral and by providing both thought leadership and technical assistance.” Honoring Their Service is another GHS partner and assistance group hosted by residents of the Keowee Key area. Each summer they open their community to Marines from Camp Lejeune and local wounded warriors for respite and recreational therapy. “We continue to exceed our program expectations with the involvement of the community in this successful program,” said Mike Tarman, a current organizer and former Honoring Their Service co-chair. “We’re solely focused on giving active Marines and wounded warriors four days of respite and activities.” Each year, Honoring Their Service provides approximately 30 active duty members and 10 wounded warriors the attention they need Dozens of World War II and Korean War veterans visit memorials in their honor in Washington with help from Greenville Health System volunteers. through staff and the help of caring volunteers.
CONTACTS FOR VETERANS: Greenville Health Systems:
Upstate Warrior Solution:
South Carolina Association of County Veterans Affairs Officers:
Honoring Their Service:
Furman University:
Yellow Ribbon Scholarships
Brown Mackie College:
Department of South Carolina VFW
www.ghs.org
www.sccounties.org/veterans/affairs/officers
www2.furman.edu/academics/MilitaryScience/contactus www.brownmackie.edu
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www.upstatewarriorsolution.org www.honoring-their-service.org www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon/yrp_list_2013.asp www.vfwsc.org
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CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Corporate Philanthropy A roundtable discussion with:
Michael C. Riordan, President and CEO Greenville Health System
Trevor L. Gordon, CEO Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC
Eric Wall, VP, Marketing Director Bank of Travelers Rest
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What inspired your company to become involved in philanthropic efforts?
are people concerned about the overall well-being and sustainability of the people in communities where we live, work, worship and are educated. We find inspiration in reinvesting our resources in the initiatives, agencies and institutions that provide a better way
GORDON: I’m not sure there was ever one thing that inspired the company to be involved.
of living in and around the places we call home.
My partner Jack, myself and my family and all our associates have always shown the
What specifically does your company do to support philanthropy in the Upstate? How does your company contribute to the charitable programs you support – monetary contributions, volunteer programs, skills-based initiatives?
charitable and philanthropic desire and do many things individually from giving money to giving time or other resources. It was a natural progression that we would look to do things together as a company. This, in addition to operating with a gratitude to our community for allowing us to be a community partner, to exist and succeed in the Upstate. We are truly blessed and this is a great way for us to show our gratitude and appreciate our blessings by giving of ourselves and resources to others. RIORDAN: Greenville Health System has been a part of the Upstate community for more than 100 years. As the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state and the largest employer in Greenville County, we feel it is important for us to not only promote but demonstrate what it means to be a good corporate citizen. Our mission to heal compassionately, teach innovatively and improve constantly drives our philanthropic efforts, as does our vision to transform health care for the benefit of the people and communities we serve. WALL: Bank of Travelers Rest has long been committed to the needs that exist in our community. When the bank was founded in 1946, the mission was to provide banking to those who lived in Northern Greenville County and did not have access to banking services. That philosophy of making our community better propels our involvement with charitable agencies with which we align our support. We are bankers by profession. But before that, we
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GORDON: All of the above. As a company we have several local and national charitable organizations that we have time and again given our money and our time in support of. In addition, many members of our staff and management serve on charitable boards and volunteer regularly to a variety of causes. Corporately we try to make this participation easy by allowing time during regular business hours in support of such causes as needed and also through encouraging our staff to be involved. RIORDAN: GHS gives back to the community in a number of ways. One way is through monetary donations. As an organization, we contributed more than $1.5 million in sponsorship funds last year, and our employees raised more than $1 million for the United Way of Greenville County. We also encourage our employees to donate their time, whether
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CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION that’s serving on a local nonprofit board or volunteering at their church. In addition, our
it. We would be remiss if we didn’t take a moment and remember that we haven’t always
employees collect books, school supplies and non-perishable food items for donation to local
done well, that we have had to muscle through tough economic times and try to survive. It is
charities throughout the year, and our 800-member management team collects similar items
important when times are good to never forget those challenges, and for us the best way to do
every quarter in conjunction with our Leadership Development Retreat.
this is to support others who may be having challenges today.
WALL: We want our philanthropic involvement to form partnerships. Therefore, we have
RIORDAN: As the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state and the largest
a holistic approach to giving. For instance if we donate to a fundraiser, we donate our time
employer in Greenville County, we feel it is important for us to not only promote but
and resources to handle money exchange at the event. If we donate to an organization, we
demonstrate what it means to be a good corporate citizen. The benefit we see from our
give our time to teach financial literacy classes. This brings our donations full circle. We
philanthropic efforts is a healthier, more vibrant community. When we partner with and
firmly believe that giving is critical but that individual involvement completes our donation.
support organizations like New Horizon Family Health Services and the Greenville Free
As a community bank, we have an obligation to the communities where our customers and
Medical Clinic, for example, we are helping to ensure patients get the right care at the right
employees live, work, worship and go to school. The process of asking the agencies how we
time and the right place. When our community is healthy, everyone wins.
can be involved and presenting our ideas ahead of any discussion of money assists us in our charitable agency selection. We then identify employees whose passion may align with an agency’s mission and their involvement fulfills the bank’s commitment.
Why do you feel it is important for your company to include Philanthropy in your business model? What benefits have you seen from your company's philanthropic efforts? Company morale, branding, impact on bottom line? GORDON: We are truly blessed to be able to do what we do and to have great success at
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WALL: Obviously, as a company, we look for ways to leverage our giving so that we do get some recognition. Giving is part of our story and can help distinguish our presence in the markets where we do business. But honestly, our philosophy of giving is not about what is in it for Bank of Travelers Rest. Our view is that our philanthropic dollars are leading to the organic growth of our community and our local economy. We consider our giving and volunteering as our social responsibility. In giving, we see change in individuals which leads to a more productive society and a more sustainable community. Our philanthropic “success” is measured by opportunities that exist for us to do business with the very individuals who have benefited from our philanthropic dollars.
What advice would you share with other companies looking to become
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involved in philanthropic opportunities? Lessons learned? GORDON: The lessons I could share with any company are 1) be philanthropic because you want to, not for marketing or even tax benefits. Allow your philanthropic work to just be good for morale and your soul. 2) You can’t do everything. Find those things you are most passionate about, common passions with your staff. For us we have rallied around children more than all else. 3) Lead by example. For business owners and senior managers, write the first checks, give company matches, participate in ALL of the events that your employees are participating in. 4) encourage participation, offer flexibility to your employees to serve on community charitable boards and volunteer.
why you did it at all. Allow your personal belief in the agency to surpass your desire to gain a new customer. Be involved because it’s the right thing to do. Any business gained from your philanthropic partnerships is just a bonus.
What role does leadership play in your company's philanthropic efforts? RIORDAN: At GHS, we practice conscious leadership. A key to this leadership philosophy is taking healthy responsibility and supporting others in claiming their share of responsibility. With this shared responsibility, an environment of empowerment is created leading to the ability to achieve sustainable results. When we work together as a team and are aligned around the same goals, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. This applies to our work
RIORDAN: By working together, we have an opportunity to do more than any of us can on
in health care and our work in the community.
our own. Together, we have an opportunity to impact and improve our community’s health to the community, whether through donations of time, talent or treasure, and to make giving
What prompted your involvement with the Giving Guide?
back a priority. When we come together as a community, there is no limit to the good work
WALL: The Giving Guide puts ink to paper of the common bond that is shared between
and quality of life. I would encourage all businesses to engage their employees in giving back
that we can do. WALL: Consider your philanthropy as your impact on our community. Find an agency that you or your employees are passionate about and get involved. Start small but do it right. Don’t just throw money at a bunch of different agencies and then wonder what you really get from your philanthropic efforts. If you donate money, donate your time. Sure, you want your businesses seen as “do-gooders”, but why are you personally involved? If you make your involvement all about what you will get out of the partnership, you will walk away wondering
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Upstate businesses and nonprofits: the commitment to improve the quality of life in the GSA area. Bank of Travelers Rest sponsored this guide because we know how important is for nonprofits to share their stories. Traditional advertising is sometimes a luxury many nonprofits cannot afford. This guide gives agencies the opportunity to highlight their unique service to the Upstate in a way that is informational. Our hope is that business leaders will use this guide to identify with the story of an organization and form a partnership that ultimately leads to the sharing of resources as we all work to improve life for Upstate residents.
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nonprofit spotlights The way a community gives tells a lot about its heart. In the Upstate, we are blessed with so many nonprofit organizations that are supported by our residents. These organizations meet the needs of our community, from health care to education to financial help and beyond. This section helps you learn more about them.
The following Upstate nonprofits are featured in this section: 25............ Golden Strip Emergency and Resource Agency 27............ Harvest Hope Food Bank 29............ Collins Home and Family Ministries 31............ Miracle Hill Ministries 33............ Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas 35............ Let There Be Mom 37............ Greenville County First Steps 39............ Michelin 41............ The Peace Center
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Golden Strip Emergency Relief is to provide emergency assistance to individuals and families in times of crisis. In addition, referrals are made to other agencies for further assistance so that the individual may become more self-sufficient.
Name of your organization: Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resources Agency
Greenville County, south of I-85, and Laurens County, north of Highway 101
Year established locally: 1997
Greatest need: Food donations, monetary donations and volunteers
Top local executive: Julia B. Baynes, executive director Contact information: Located at The Center for Community Services 1102 Howard Drive, Building 7 Simpsonville SC 29681 (864) 688-2233 Fax: (864) 962-5104 Website: www.gserra.org Corporate giving contacts: Julia B. Baynes, executive director 1102 Howard Drive, Building 7 Simpsonville SC 29681 (864) 688-2233 gsreliefagency@aim.com Average number of volunteers in 2014: 40 volunteers per month Total operating budget (2014-2015): $459,000 Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 76% Services provided are: short term help in an emergency situation with power, water, heat, medications and food. Geographic area or specific population served: We serve
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2014 Top achievements: Serving the needs of our community by keeping our doors open and providing the basic needs to those experiencing a crisis. As a result of donations given by churches, Sunday school classes, individuals, civic organizations, Duke Energy, Laurens Electric and various grants from the community, we have been able to help families stay in their homes, keep their power on and provide life sustaining medications. 2015 Goals: Fundraising events to be held such as Meet and Greet Dinner with a well-known speaker/athlete, Paper Shredding Event and various food drives within the community Fundraising events: Hillcrest High School Regional Cross Country Track Meet, Simpsonville, Sept. 24, 2014 Aunt Het Festival, Fountain Inn, Oct. 4, 2014 Harvest Moon Festival, Simpsonville, Oct. 18, 2014 US Postmaster Food Drive (Fountain Inn Post Office and Mauldin Post Office), May 2015 Corporate giving opportunities: Partner Agency with United Way of Greenville County GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Harvest Hope Food Bank is to provide for the needs of hungry people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion, and education. Name of your organization: Harvest Hope Food Bank Year established locally: 2007 Top local executive: Denise R. Holland, CEO Contact information: 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611 864-281-3995 Fax: 864-281-3998 Website: www.harvesthope.org Corporate giving contacts: Jane Daniel, director of donor relations 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611 (864) 281-3995 x3109 E-mail: jdaniel@harvesthope.org
to construct an on-site Emergency Food Pantry. The pantry served 41,790 individuals from January through September 2014. 2015 Goals: Harvest Hope Greenville seeks to distribute over 7 million pounds of food to nearly 700,000 individuals in 2015. This will be possible by expanding partnerships beyond our current 96 partner agencies in Greenville and Laurens counties. In order to meet the total demand and make the largest impact for our community, Harvest Hope will need further community engagement.
Average number of volunteers in 2014: From July 2013 through June 2014, an average of 298 volunteers per month assisted Harvest Hope Greenville in fulfilling its daily mission. Volunteers include groups from corporations such as Bank of America, Michelin, GE Power and Water, Embassy Suites, Dunkin Donuts, Verizon, UPS, Food Lion, Vivint, Cabela’s, C&S Wholesale, Liberty Mutual, Lockheed Martin, TD Bank, Elliott Davis, and more. Total operating budget (2014-2015): $7,369,330 Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 98% Geographic area or specific population served: Harvest Hope Greenville serves individuals suffering from food insecurity in Greenville and Laurens counties. In Greenville County, 14.1% of all individuals and 23.3% of children are food insecure. In Laurens County, 16.7% of all individuals and 28.1% of children are also food insecure. These children and families do not have access to enough food to live active and healthy lifestyles. Greatest need: Harvest Hope is continually in need of food, funds and volunteers. Hosting a food drive or virtual food drive on our website is an excellent way to get involved. Monetarily, Harvest Hope is able to distribute 5 meals into the community for every dollar donated. There is also a great need for volunteer groups to sort food and pack food boxes for distribution. 2014 Top achievements: During the most recently completed fiscal year, Harvest Hope Greenville distributed 6,516,677 pounds of food to over 633,000 individuals. Harvest Hope Greenville completed a $1.2 million capital campaign
Fundraising events: Color Vibe Run - Oct. 18, 2014. A portion of all proceeds benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank. Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville, SC http://www.thecolorvibe.com/greenville.php Disney On-Ice - Nov. 8, 2014. This is a food drive even that will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank in conjunction with Disney On-Ice. Bon Secours Wellness Arena Stamp Out Hunger (Postal) Food Drive - May 2015. Each May postal workers distribute bags in the mail as part of this national food drive campaign. Every household places food donations at their mailbox for postal workers to pick up. Extra Mile Hunger Run - July 2015. One of several events run by Harvest Hope. All proceeds of the run go toward fulfilling Harvest Hope’s mission of feeding hungry people in Greater Greenville. Hope Now Luncheon - September 2015. Harvest Hope’s annual fundraising event is a luncheon hosted at the Poinsett Club. All individuals interested in learning more about Harvest Hope and supporting our mission are invited to attend. RSVP is required Corporate giving opportunities: A corporate giving opportunity exists with the Pack2Feed program. These Mobile Food Pantry boxes are $10 a box, and contain 21 meals each. Corporations are also encouraged to send volunteers to pack boxes. There is a minimum $1,000 donation for this program and will provide 100 food boxes. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Extra Mile Hunger Run and the Hope NOW Luncheon. Both will be held in 2015. Dates TBD.
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MISSION STATEMENT Collins Children’s Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a residential home for children between the ages of birth and 21 who have been abused, abandoned, neglected, orphaned or are otherwise unable to live with their families. Our goal is the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of our children, and the eventual reunification with their natural families whenever possible. Name of your organization: Collins Children’s Home Year established locally: 1980
lives with us • To love and teach our children life skills that will help them be successful in life • To maintain our homes and our campus in excellent condition • To increase ways of raising funds • To further develop our relationships with community businesses, churches, civic clubs and citizens • Secure through donations or grants, funds to purchase: 5 new personal computers for the homes and tutoring program (desktops) 2 new minivans (one for each home) New bedroom furniture for each child (16 beds, dressers with mirrors and night stands)
Top local executive: Alena Pelfrey Contact information: P.O. Box 745 Seneca, SC 29679 864-882-0893 Fax: 864-882-0452 Website: www.collinschildrenshome.org Corporate giving contacts: Alena Pelfrey, executive director P.O. Box 745 Seneca, SC 29679 864-882-0893 E-mail: apelfrey@collinschildrenshome.org Average number of volunteers in 2014: 267 volunteers with a total of 3,408 hours Total operating budget (2014-2015): $543,663.00 Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 84% Geographic area or specific population served: The Upstate of South Carolina Greatest need: Community support to raise funds for programs and services at Collins Children’s Home. 2014 Top achievements: • Our top achievement in 2014 has been caring for our children; • Making a house a “home” for children that come to us from unimaginable circumstances … providing: food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, education opportunities, healing, etc. • Working with at-risk families in the community • Partnering with approximately 20 local agencies • Providing a home for B.K., who is a special needs gentleman; providing housing, food, clothing and ensuring all medical and dental needs are met. B.K. was the fourth child to live at Collins Home; this has been his home for over 33 years. • Celebrating a year since we opened our thrift store, Collins Closet, to help raise funds for the home. 2015 Goals: • To continue providing a loving and supportive home environment for hurting children in both of our homes • To provide a positive life-changing experience for each child who
Fundraising events: December 2014, we have our Christmas Appeal and End of Year Giving Campaigns to help raise much-needed funds for the 2015 year. In April 2015, we will have our 3rd Annual Collins Home Mud Run in Seneca, “Mud Splatter for Kids Who Matter.” There are many benefits and advertising opportunities for our sponsors. If you are interested in putting in a team or being a corporate sponsor, call Alena Pelfrey at 864-882-0893 and/or visit our website at www. collinshomemudrun.org. In May 2015, we will have our 13th Annual Stancil Cooley Estep & Stamey Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca. Lunch/registration – 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start, 1 p.m.; dinner/ awards – immediately following play. Our golfers tell us this “is one of the classiest tournaments they play in each year…and getting to have dinner with our kids just puts it over the top.” In September 2015, we will host our 32nd Annual Chicken Barbecue at Northside Elementary School, where we will sell 1,500 plates. This is our longest running fundraiser. Corporate giving opportunities: Our mission challenges us to serve children based on their needs, not their family’s ability to pay. Generous individuals, churches and organizations provide the financial support necessary to continue serving the children and families in our care; without this support, we could not exist. December 2014, we have our Christmas Appeal and End of Year Giving Campaigns to help raise funds for the 2015 year.
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MISSION STATEMENT Miracle Hill exists that homeless men, women and children receive food and shelter with compassion, hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and become productive members of society. Name of your organization: Miracle Hill Ministries Year established locally:1937
be a source of operational support for the ministry. Last year thrift store profits provided over $900,000 in support to our ministry centers. We also expanded and relocated our Mauldin thrift store to a 30,000-square-foot facility. Miracle Hill recently collaborated with Salvation Army, Triune Mercy Center, United Ministries and Greenville Mental Health to forge a new path for Tent City residents in Greenville under the Pete Hollis Bridge. We worked alongside Tent City residents as the encampment closed and provided case management options and alternative housing solutions. Ministry statistics and other information can be found online at www.MiracleHill.org.
Top local executive: Reid Lehman, president/CEO Contact information: P.O. Box 2546 Greenville, SC 29602 864-268.4357 Fax: 864-268.2283 Website: www.MiracleHill.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiracleHill Corporate giving contact: Mrs. Frankie Powell, VP of development 864-268.4357 E-mail: fpowell@miraclehill.org Average number of volunteers in 2014: 7,433 Total operating budget (2014-2015): $14.9 million Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 82 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to our programs and services. Miracle Hill holds a 4-star overall rating — the highest rating possible — by Charity Navigator, demonstrating its strong organizational efficiency and sustainability. Geographic area or specific population served: Miracle Hill serves the entire Upstate through its foster home licensing office, and specifically the four counties of Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee and Pickens through its emergency care and addiction recovery shelters. Emergency Shelters • Addiction Recovery • Children’s Shelters & Foster Care • Family Support Services • Thrift Stores Greatest needs: Christian resource foster parents Financial donations In-kind donations (gently used clothing, furniture, autos, etc.) Jobs for shelter and addiction recovery clients Mentors 2014 Top achievements: Miracle Hill was recently certified as a 2015 Best Christian Workplace. We also reached a milestone in our foster care program this year. One hundred families are now serving children through our program— up from 45 just four years ago. Our thrift operation continues to
2015 Goals: Changed Lives – Ministry outcomes for clients Strengthening – Comprehensive staff development Awareness Stewardship – Financial stability Fundraising events: Cherokee County Fundraising Banquet (Gaffney) Nov. 13, 2014 Broad River Electric Guest: best-selling author Ron Hall Greenville Fundraising Banquet March 17, 2015 TD Convention Center Guest: recording artist Jimmy Wayne Interim Healthcare Miracle Hill Challenge (Cycling and 5K) June 6, 2015 Furman University To find out more please visit www.MiracleHill.org. Corporate giving opportunities: Sponsorships of banquets and other fundraising events are a wonderful way that businesses can partner with Miracle Hill. Another avenue in which to serve Miracle Hill is through volunteer efforts. We could not do much of what we do if it were not for the charity and kindheartedness of our volunteers; and many Upstate businesses are finding Miracle Hill to be a fun and rewarding place to give their time. Businesses can also get involved through partnering with us to hire clients that are staying at one of our missions or that have graduated from our addiction recovery programs.
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MISSION STATEMENT Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas is a home to critically ill or injured children and their families, providing hope, encouragement and comfort when they need it most. Name of your organization: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas Year established locally: April 1, 1989 Top local executive: Marti Spencer, executive director/CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas Contact information: 706 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-235-0506 Fax: 864-235-2316 Website: www.rmhc-carolinas.org Corporate giving contacts: Kate Venuto, director of development and marketing 706 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-235-1984 E-mail: kvenuto@rmhcarolinas.com Average number of volunteers in 2014: Last year, the Ronald McDonald House of Greenville had 845 volunteers. Their time totaled 3,376 hours of volunteer time. Total operating budget (2014-2015): $484,000 Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 80% Geographic area or specific population served: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas serves families from the local Greenville community, our six surrounding states and families beyond our country’s borders. While most of our families come from the Upstate of South Carolina and our surrounding states, the excellent specialized pediatric care in our community has given us the opportunity to accommodate families from the Caribbean, Mexico, South America, the Middle East and South Africa. Greatest need: The Ronald McDonald House is 100% funded by its community of individuals and businesses. Without local community engagement, the House could not continue to operate and allow families to stay together during critical moments. Along with providing a place to stay near their child, we also provide three meals a day for our families. Our greatest needs are sponsorship and financial support along with food donations and volunteers. 2014 Top achievements: On April 1 of this year, the Ronald McDonald House of Greenville celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Since opening our doors in 1989, the Ronald McDonald House has served
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over 10,000 families in providing them with hope, encouragement and comfort. 2015 Goals: As the Upstate community and our hospital systems continue to grow, the Ronald McDonald house must expand its presence to continue to meet the demand for specialized pediatric care. The demand for our services has unfortunately caused us to turn away families or add them to an ever growing waiting list. Our goal is to expand and add more rooms so that we can provide housing, meals, transportation and compassionate support for the growing number of families in need. Fundraising events: March 14, 2015 — Greenville Roast Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas and a community leader team up for a comedy hour roast. Event will be held at Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Greenville. April 24, 2015 — The Reedy River Jazz & Wine Festival, an evening of jazz, fine wine tasting and food at Larkin’s on the River and the TD Amphitheater at the Peace Center in support of the Ronald McDonald House. May 8, 2015 —The Ronald Cup is our annual golf tournament with McDonald’s vendors, owner/operators and members of the community. The golf tournament will be at The Preserve at Embassy Suites. May 2015 — One Night One Shirt. Local corporations and businesses can support our house by wearing to work our One Night One Shirt RMH T-shirt on a designated day in May. November 2015— Red Shoe Society-Greenville Royale ball for our young philanthropic group that supports the Ronald McDonald House. December 2015 — Holiday McGala, The Best Christmas Party in Town! Our signature black tie event will be at the Embassy Suites in Greenville. Join us for an “Evening in Italy” this Christmas. Corporate giving opportunities: Corporate giving opportunities include our Adopt a Room program, event sponsorships and corporate volunteering activities. Please contact Kate Venuto at kvenuto@rmhcarolinas.com for more information on corporate giving.
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MISSION STATEMENT Let There Be Mom was created to preserve the legacies of moms and dads with life-threatening illnesses.
Name of your organization: Let There Be Mom Year established locally: 2007
St Patty’s Dash & Bash and of the Piedmont Natural Gas Golf Tournament. On Nov. 1, we celebrated the Second Annual Let There Be Mom Day (as first proclaimed by Mayor Knox White in 2013).
Top local executive: Kipra Anderson Contact information: 1200 Woodruff Road Suite H13 Greenville, SC 29607 864-608-9819 Fax: 866-226-3849 Website: www.LetThereBeMom.org
2015 Goals: • Continue to serve each qualifying family that applies for our services. • In cases where the families we are serving are able to get away for a couple of nights, we would like to be able to provide that opportunity to them. This might look like a two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge. We would need to raise $400 per family trip to accomplish this goal. • Increase participation in our Annual Seek & Snap Fundraising Event.
Corporate giving contacts: Kipra Anderson, executive director 1200 Woodruff Road Suite H13 Greenville, SC 29607 864-608-9819 E-mail: kipra@LetThereBeMom.org Average number of volunteers in 2014: 250 Total operating budget (2014-2015): $201,385 Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 92% Geographic area or specific population served: Upstate of SC; parents who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and who have at least one child 18 years old or younger. Greatest need: Our primary need is awareness; it would be most beneficial to us to have the opportunity to speak to businesses about our organization and the service we can provide to those who qualify. A secondary need would be financial support to be able to serve an increased number of applicants. 2014 Top achievements: We were fortunate to be able serve each family that applied for services, we moved into a new office location and had many build-out services donated to us. We were selected to be a beneficiary in Palmetto Children’s Charity
Fundraising events: • Seek & Snap, April 2015 – Teams of four can register to compete in a Scavenger Hunt Competition in Downtown Greenville. This is a great team building exercise for businesses and memory making event for friends and family. Teams will be given a list of clues, riddles, and tasks and two hours to hit the streets of downtown to “Seek” out answers and “Snap” proof of their find. • Dine Out for Mom, October 2015 – Restaurants partner with Let There Be Mom by committing to donate 20% of their total sales to Let There Be Mom. All interested restaurants should contact the organization for more information. Corporate giving opportunities: We have corporate sponsorships available from $750 - $15,000. Each sponsorship level beyond $750 includes exposure in both of our fundraising events, as well as recognition on our website and throughout our social media. Businesses that choose to hold fundraising events on our behalf are much appreciated and answer the call of both of our needs, awareness and financial support.
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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
MISSION STATEMENT To facilitate a collaborative community partnership for measurably improving the early childhood development of all children in Greenville County.
Name of your organization: Greenville First Steps Year established locally: 1999
2015 Goals: Launch communitywide literacy campaign Increase corporate involvement in Project Pinwheel Expand proven practices to rural communities
Top local executive: Derek Lewis Contact information: 24 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601 864-239-3720 Website: www.greenvillefirststeps.org Corporate giving contacts: Anne Lee Buck, community engagement director 24 Cleveland St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-239-3758 E-mail: annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org Average number of volunteers in 2014: 100 Total operating budget (2014-2015): $1,687,430 Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 98.1% Geographic area or specific population served: Children 0-5 in Greenville County Greatest need: Greenville First Steps wants parents to know they are their child’s first and most important teacher. We hope to build a community where investment in early childhood is a priority for families, neighborhoods, and businesses alike. 2014 Top achievements: • Awarded $460,000 in scholarships for low-income children to attend high quality child care • Trained 760 child care staff • Spearheaded the collaboration of over 300 community partners to increase awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month through Project Pinwheel
Fundraising events Project Pinwheel - the Upstate’s Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign: April 2015 READ Greenville - Communitywide literacy project: May 2015 Corporate giving opportunities: Corporate sponsorship opportunities are now available for our 2015 How are YOU a Superhero for Children campaign, which includes a Health and Safety project, Project Pinwheel, READ Greenville (literacy), and School Readiness Awareness. All levels of corporate giving include volunteer opportunities, pinwheels during April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, and promotion and recognition in related marketing materials. Awards and Recognitions: • 2013 SCANPO’s Erin Hardwick Award for Nonprofit Excellence • 2013 United Way of Greenville Spirit Award for Nonprofit Leadership • 2014 Community Foundation of Greenville’s Community Spirit Award Community involvement: Serve on: • United Way of Greenville Education Council • United Way of Greenville Community Impact Cabinet • Greenville Chamber of Commerce Education Council • Chair of Nurse Family Partnership Community Advisory Board • Various local nonprofit boards including Little Steps, GHS Development Council, and Greenville County Childcare Association
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MISSION STATEMENT Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy duty trucks and motorcycles. Name of your organization: Michelin North America, Inc. Year established locally: 1973 Top local executive: Pete Selleck, chairman and president of Michelin North America Contact information: One Parkway South Greenville, SC 29615 864-458-6088 www.michelinman.com Corporate giving contacts: Leesa Owens, director of community relations One Parkway South Greenville, SC 29615 864-458-6088 E-mail: leesa.owens@us.michelin.com Average number of volunteer hours in 2014: More than 21,500 volunteer hours in 2013 Total operating budget (2014-2015): Sales for Michelin North America in 2013 were $10.3 billion Geographic area or specific population served: Michelin North America operates 19 plants in 16 locations throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States and employs 21,500 people. It manufactures and sells tires for airplanes, automobiles, farm equipment, heavy duty trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and the space shuttle. Michelin Maps and Guides also produces road atlases, road maps and travel guides for all the major cities in North America. Greatest need: Specifically in education and workforce development, Michelin focuses heavily on supporting public education with multiple programs that impact elementary, middle and high schools, as well as technical colleges and universities that provide a pipeline for Michelin’s employment pool. In the 1970s when Michelin chose to establish its North American base in South Carolina, the company was attracted by the state’s technical school system and the strong, work-ready labor force it produced. Today, Michelin works closely with the state’s technical schools and other educational institutions to help them evolve and adapt to the future needs of manufacturers to enable South Carolina to remain competitive on a global scale. Since 2009, the Michelin Challenge Education program has provided support to high poverty public elementary schools in the form of tutors, mentors, lunch buddies and financial contributions. Michelin’s goal for the program is to provide human capital to positively impact the lives of disadvantaged children.
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With an emphasis on reading, math and science, the program has spread from South Carolina to communities throughout North America. In 2013, hundreds of Michelin employees logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours at 19 public schools across North America. 2014 Top achievements: 2014 United Way Spirit Award Recipient 2014 Community Foundation Philanthropic Spirit Award Recipient Fundraising events: United Way Campaign – Greenville County Michelin Charity Golf Tournament Corporate giving opportunities: Michelin remains committed to the communities throughout South Carolina where its employees live and work. In South Carolina, nearly 100 Michelin employees serve on the boards of community organizations throughout the state, and Michelin is involved in dozens of organizations that have a measured impact on communities across the area. Michelin engages in a number of partnerships to involve employees in programs and activities that give back to the communities throughout the state where Michelin operates. United Way – In 2013, Michelin and its employees contributed more than $1.6 million to their local United Way organizations and the company remains among the top three corporate contributors in the Upstate. Habitat for Humanity – Since 2008 Michelin has helped provide home ownership for low income families across the state. Michelin employees have built six homes, donating over 10,000 hours to this community organization. Michelin Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars – This youth-focused reading incentive program launched in 2008 has grown over four years to include Greenville, Spartanburg and Pickens counties’ library systems and school districts. More than 100,000 young students have participated, and 33,000 have qualified as Reading All-Stars. Additional partnerships – Special Olympics of S.C., American Heart Association, March of Dimes, local chambers of commerce in Greenville, and the Urban League of the Upstate, to name a few.
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HELPING OUT
The Upstate Volunteers There are always needs to be met in the Upstate, and there are always volunteers ready to help out. Thousands turn out for United Way’s Hands On Greenville Day, held each year on the first Saturday in May. Whenever there’s a run or walk to raise money, Upstate residents turn out enthusiastically to join in. The Greenville Drive provides nights in the spotlight for many nonprofits, and Greenville Health System sponsors events to raise money for health care needs and research. You can get involved too. Check the website of your United Way or your favorite nonprofit to make donations and share your time.
Each year participants in the Mauldin Miracle League enjoy a game with Greenville Drive staff and players.
Youngsters enjoy playing at the Children’s Museum of the Upstate’s Member Preview.
Friends of the Greenville Zoo, a nonprofit supporting the zoo and its animal care programs, share some of the animals at a Greenville Drive game.
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Participants dress up for the 20th Anniversary of Susan G Komen Race for the Cure at Fluor Field.
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Employees at Fluor Corp. and O’Neal Inc. joined with other local companies and organizations for United Way’s Hands On Greenville Day, an annual event held in May. More than 7,100 volunteers completed nearly 300 volunteer projects.
Kids at Collins Children’s Home enjoy a water park outing.
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A volunteer tackles some spring gardening chores at United Way’s Hands On Greenville Day.
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