THE SPCF REPORT
County Foundation Monthly Newsletter: June Edition
Events Happening in the Center for Philanthropy
Tuesday, June 4th: Philanthropic Services Committee Where: Flexible Convening Space Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 6th: Community Leadership Committee Where: Flexible Convening Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 8th: Beauty Marks for Girls Where: Innovation Lab Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10th - : Minority Business Connect Week
Wednesday, June 12th: Fundraising Bootcamp Where: Flexible Convening Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 13th: SIFA Steering Committee Meeting Where: Flexible Convening Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 13th: Liberty Fellowship Where: Conference Room 203 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20th: Estate Planning Special Edition Where: Gallery Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21st: Spartanburg Philharmonic Where: Flexible Convening Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22nd: GLDI Event: Leveraging Funding and Community Assets Where: Gallery Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26th: Fundraising Bootcamp Where: Flexible Convening Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Getting to Know You What's Happening #IntheBurg Professional Development: 7 Ways You Can Achieve Your Professional Development Goals Nonprofit Spotlight: Ruth Gleanings Events Happening in the CFP
Spartanburg
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 1, 2023 VOLUME 1
What's Happening #IntheBurg?
Saturday, June 1st: CHAD (Community Health Awareness Day) Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Carver Middle School
Thursday, June 6th: BMW Charity Pro AM Concert featuring Phillip Phillips Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Where: Morgan Square
June 14th-15th: VCM-Carolina’s Homecoming Celebration Time: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Where: New Groove Artisan Brewery
June 16-20th: Dad’s Throw FREE Time: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: Craft Axe Throwing
Friday, June 21st: Music on Mill: Summer Concert Series Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: 26 Mill St, Inman, SC
Thursday, June 27th: Open Mic Night at Fretwell Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Fretwell
Saturday, June 22nd: Yoga & Beer at New Groove Brewery Time: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Where: New Groove Artisan Brewer For more information: https://www.intheburg864.com/events-calendar
Nonprofit Spotlight: Ruth Gleanings
Ruth’sGleaningsempowerspeopleinnutritionalpovertybyincreasingaccesstohealthy,freshfood.We accomplishthisbyreclaimingexcessfoodthatwouldotherwisebediscarded,thendistributingitthrough partnerorganizationsandemergencyfoodproviderstothosewhoareeconomicallydisadvantagedand needitmost
Providinghealthy,freshfoodforthoseinthelocalcommunitywhoareinnutritionalpovertyis accomplishedthroughtwoavenues:ourgleaningprogramandFoodShareSpartanburg,ourfreshfoodbox program.Thegleaningprogrambridgesthegapbetweenfoodwasteandnutritionalpovertybyrescuing excessfreshandhealthyfoodanddistributingittothosewhoneedit.FoodShareSpartanburgconnects familiesandcommunitiestofruitsandvegetablesbyincreasingaccesstoaffordable,freshfood.
Ourfreshfoodprogramsaddressnotonlythehungerproblem,butalsothenutritiondeficiencyproblem Asaresult,wearehelpingdevelophealthierfamiliesandcommunities
Formoreinformation:https://ruthsgleanings.com/
Staff Work Anniversaries Karen Nichols 6/01/2020 4 years Thank you for all you do!
Announcements
People & Compliance:
Please welcome Rachel Canup, our Communications Intern, who will start with us beginning June 4. Rachel is a rising senior at Wofford College, majoring in both English and International Affairs. She is also an Athletics Student Ambassador at Wofford and, in previous summers, has worked at Sherman College of Chiropractic and Morgan Corporation. Rachel will typically be working Tuesday – Thursday with the Philanthropic Services team for the summer.
As an employee of the Spartanburg County Foundation, we are eligible for the Corporate Membership at the YMCA. With this level of membership, the $100.00 joining fee is waived and a 10% discount is applied to the monthly rate. Please reach out to Tim for details.
Upcoming Event: MBC Week June 10-12, 2024
By:KateGibson
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Professional development is an essential but often neglected aspect of career growth. Burnout, mounting personal commitments, and shifting organizational needs are common reasons you might ignore your professional development goals.
Despite those barriers, many have taken measures to obtain the support they need to advance their careers. According to a report by Tandym Group, 86 percent of employees would change jobs if it meant more opportunities for professional development. A 2022 LinkedIn Global Talent Trends report found that most employees believe professional development is the best way to improve company culture.
If you want to advance your career, here’s a primer on what professional development goals are, why they’re important to your career growth, and how you can achieve them.
WHAT ARE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS?
Professional development goals are short- and long-term benchmarks that encourage career growth, increase productivity, and support your personal and professional interests. Identifying your goals provides a career roadmap and outlines metrics you can use to measure your progress. While your goals should revolve around workplace development, consider your personal interests when drafting them. Doing so can ensure you’ll be motivated and stick to them long term.
Examples of Professional Development Goals
You can set numerous professional development goals, including:
Developing new skills
Improving communication
Becoming a specialist
Taking on a leadership role
Earning a raise or promotion
Don’t be afraid to go too big or small with your goals. While many can lead to career advancement, setting smaller, more attainable benchmarks like developing a new skill can also benefit your career.
WHY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS ARE IMPORTANT
Outlining your professional development goals is an essential step that can provide clarity and direction in your career. Understanding what you want and the benchmarks you need to reach is vital.
For example, if you want to become a specialist in your field, explore what certifications and skills you need to achieve that. Communicating your professional development plan to your manager and team can potentially help you access resources such as:
Tuition reimbursement programs
Certification opportunities
Mentoring options
In addition to garnering support, setting professional development goals can motivate you to better yourself, giving you more purpose and increasing your job satisfaction.
According to Lorman Education Services, 41 percent of employees consider their organization’s career advancement opportunities very important to their job satisfaction. If you’re feeling unmotivated or overwhelmed in your career, professional development goals could be the missing link.
To achieve your professional development goals, do the following seven things to ensure you’re on the right track.
7 WAYS TO ACHIEVE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS
1. Take Initiative
Taking initiative in your professional development is crucial to advancing your career. Achieving your goals requires self-motivation.
Initiative comes in many forms, such as:
Volunteering for leadership roles
Requesting additional responsibilities
Creating
proposals for organizational change
According to an article in the Harvard Business Review, proactive people are more likely to be better performers, contributors, and innovators in the workplace. The article suggests taking initiative at work once you complete the following:
Manage what you can take on: No matter how difficult your initiative (for example, adopting a different software system or creating documentation around a new process), determine whether it’s worth pursuing.
Consider others’ roles: Since your initiative will likely impact others within your organization, seek their perspectives before acting on it.
Align your actions with organizational goals: Not all change is good. Ensure your initiative won’t just benefit your professional development goals but the organization’s as well.
Taking initiative at work is fundamental to developing professionally. Try to capitalize on any opportunities that come your way and step outside your comfort zone.
2. Build a Strong Professional Network
Building a strong professional network is essential to furthering your career.
Networking’s benefits include:
Identifying new career opportunities
Better understanding your organization or industry
Fostering collaboration
Yet, there are several barriers you may encounter. One of the most common is understanding who holds the most value within your organization. Creating a power map a visualization of who has more or less power to help navigate your work environment’s politics and gain influence is one way to overcome this.
According to the Harvard Business School Online course Power and Influence for Positive Impact, those with the most power in your organization are called “central individuals.” They’re often the primary sources of information, resources, and industry advice.
Through power mapping, you can identify those individuals and what resources they control to ensure your network serves your professional development needs.
7WAYSYOUCANACHIEVEYOURPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTGOALS
3. Ask for Feedback
Feedback can be controversial in the workplace Research shows that 44 percent of managers are stressed about delivering negative feedback, and 21 percent admit they try to avoid it altogether
Although many managers fear feedback’s effects on employees and team morale, it’s vital to professional development According to Zippia, 65 percent of employees desire more feedback at work Therefore, it’s important to take an active role in receiving feedback
You must also understand how to process feedback in a way that benefits your career growth
According to the Harvard Business Review, processing feedback is more than just implementation; it requires continuous reflection, conversation, and practice Feedback can help you identify your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement and directly influence your professional goals
4. Reassess Your Time Commitments
Continually assess your time commitments to ensure you can realistically achieve your professional development goals
For example, while learning a new technical skill can reap several professional benefits, it can also take up a lot of personal time Maintaining work-life balance can help you better understand how your goals fit into your schedule By practicing effective time management skills, you can work toward your goals without impeding other commitments
5. Learn from Other Departments
Beyond building a strong professional network, reach out to members of other departments or teams to learn different skills, processes, and organizational dynamics
There are several benefits to learning from your colleagues For one, it can help keep open lines of communication This is particularly important when working remotely
You can also gain a holistic view of your company By connecting with people who have different priorities, challenges, and resources, you can understand the bigger picture when it comes to organizational needs This is particularly valuable if you want to become an effective leader
6. Further Your Education
Furthering your education is another way to achieve your professional development goals Earning a master’s degree such as an MBA or a professional certificate are just a couple of options
If, at first glance, it doesn’t seem like pursuing additional education will fit into your schedule, online options can provide the flexibility you need as a working professional
Specialized online courses like HBS Online’s offerings can take only a few weeks and help you learn new business skills and strategies that enable you to achieve your professional development goals
7. Regularly Review Your Progress
Reviewing your progress toward your professional development goals is often referred to as self-assessment, which is closely related to self-awareness in the workplace
“Self-awareness is about developing your capacity to sense how you’re coming across,” says HBS Professor Joshua Margolis in the online course Leadership Principles “To have undistorted visibility into your own strengths and weaknesses and to be able to gauge the emotions you’re personally experiencing ”
Create a document that tracks your weekly or monthly progress to help gauge how long it will take to achieve your goals You can also use it to record achievements that help you advocate for yourself during performance reviews
WORK TOWARD YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Advancing your education is one of the most effective ways to develop professionally
For instance, HBS Online’s certificate courses can help you gain applicable business skills, build your confidence, and jumpstart your career advancement no matter your goals
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Blondie Ice Cream Sandwich
By: Leah Perez
Ingredients
Baking spray with flour
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
6 Tbsp. vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbsp. whole milk, room temperature
3/4 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips
3 pt. ice cream
It's high time to take another look at the your childhood favorites. An ice cream truck classic, ice cream sandwiches have been cooling the palates of children and adults alike on hot days for decades. Sometimes a cakey chocolate wafer, other times a thick chocolate chip cookie, the composition of an ice cream sandwich spans many flavor profiles. This recipe makes decadent chocolate chip blondies, a marriage of a cakey brownie and a brown sugar chocolate chip cookie, and sandwiches smooth ice cream between them. Sheer bliss!.
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 2 (13-by-9-inch) baking pans with parchment paper, letting the excess extend over the sides of the pan; spray the parchment with baking spray. Or, line 1 (18-by-13-inch) half sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, shortening, and sugars until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract, whisking until combined.
In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, into the egg mixture just until combined.
3. Divide the batter among the two prepared baking pans or add the batter to the prepared half sheet pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle ½ cup of the chocolate chips over the surface of the batter.
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4. Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, turning the pans halfway through baking. Sprinkle the surface with the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
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Line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop the ice cream into the prepared pan and spread the ice cream into an even layer. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, 1 to 2 hours.
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If using an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan, cut the cooled blondie in half to create two 13-by-9-inch rectangles. Cover a work surface with a large sheet of plastic wrap. Place one half of the blondie topside down. Place the frozen ice cream rectangle on the flat side of the blondie. Top with the remaining half, topside up. Use the plastic wrap to help transfer the blondies and ice cream back into the 13-by-9-inch pan. Cover and freeze until completely solid, 4 to 6 hours.
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Cut the edges of the blondies so that they are clean and even, if you like. Cut them into 12 (2-by-4-inch) rectangles. Wrap the sandwiches in foil, plastic wrap, or parchment paper and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
