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Deep down we all strive to become a source of positive inspiration in our professional endeavors; however, life can discourage those positive habits that we all wish to emulate. In our January Nonprofit Connect Session, we discussed how we should strive to cultivate a positive and encouraging workplace! We talked…

Featuring Guest Contributor: Jasmine Guest, Program Officer  The photo above was taken at the Foundation’s Annual Nonprofit Thankful for You Breakfast Celebration in November 2019.  2020 has been a year of adaption. Before COVID-19 hit, the Foundation prepared to announce its yearly Spring Responsive Grant Cycle. The Community Leadership team…

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. President Reagan first proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in 1986, and communities all throughout the world have celebrated the importance of this occasion ever since. Troy Hanna,…

The Spartanburg County Foundation recently awarded $75,000 in COVID-19 grant funding to three nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the immediate needs of Spartanburg County residents. This grant opportunity is dedicated to Spartanburg County nonprofits needing additional capacity to maintain operations throughout the pandemic. The Foundation’s focus on flexible grants…

I have been reflecting since last week when the events around the death of George Floyd began to resound not only in Minneapolis, not only around major cities in the United States, not only around the world, but most specifically in Spartanburg County. As a community, we know that from…

The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants to 4 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. Grants were awarded to organizations that are providing immediate services to the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. These grants are made possible by The Spartanburg County Disaster Relief…

Dear SCF Community, The Spartanburg County Foundation remains committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs. We understand this is a difficult and alarming time for Spartanburg, our state, our country, and our world. It is imperative that…

SPARTANBURG – Last week, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado, with estimated winds of 110 miles per hour touched down in Spartanburg County, leaving thousands without power and many families with uninhabitable homes. Committed to responding to community needs, The Spartanburg County Foundation has established the Spartanburg…

My summer of working with The Spartanburg County Foundation began in a way I never thought imaginable. Walking in that first day, I was an intern eager to learn and assist the communications officer. I came prepared and ready to work hard and gain as much experience as I could.…