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Together SC

Allies for Good

Columbia, SC   |  http://www.togethersc.org

Mission

We strengthen, unite, and advance South Carolina’s nonprofit and philanthropic community.

Ruling year info

1998

President & CEO

Ms. Madeleine S. McGee

Main address

PO Box 12903

Columbia, SC 29211 USA

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Formerly known as

South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO)

EIN

57-1057398

NTEE code info

Nonprofit Management (S50)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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Learning Together

Necessity is the mother of invention. In the nonprofit world, this often means that organizations grow out of the simplest of seeds: someone sees a need, and rolls up his or her sleeves up to meet it.

But identifying needs and having a desire to address them and affect change does not always mean you know what you’re doing, or what you’ve gotten in to when you dig in.

That’s where Together SC comes in.

As the state’s premier nonprofit resource, we offer a knowledge network that’s bar none. If you are a start-up charitable organization, or if you’ve been around for decades and simply want to continue to improve, we offer guidelines, how-to’s, seminars and workshops on professional development, board development, nonprofit management and governance.

We are here to help you expand your knowledge base, so South Carolina’s nonprofits can become the most effective organizations possible.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Through our conferences, publications, communications and advocacy we seek to bring together the wisdom and wealth of expertise in this state’s impressive nonprofit sector. Collaboration enables us to learn from and with each other, and speak with one strong voice on legislative and policy issues that affect all of us.

We aim to create regional and statewide partnerships to further strengthen the sense of support and collegiality in our nonprofit community.

We are only as strong as our members. And never stronger than when we collaborate effectively.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Together SC pledges to be a proactive advocacy partner for the state’s nonprofit sector. We will focus on relevant legislative issues which impact our members, and we will communicate the status of key legislation and policy issues with you.

We will be a powerful and unified voice for the nonprofit community to influence government policies so we can realize our vision of a better future for all South Carolinians. We will be made strong by our collaboration as we advocate for the best interests of those who work for the good of our communities.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

STRATEGIC INTENTIONS
TOGETHER WE LEARN: Promote peer to peer knowledge sharing to strengthen our competencies, engage the next generation and facilitate effective leadership transitions.
TOGETHER WE SPEAK: Amplify our community’s voice through advocacy and communications to further our individual and collective efforts.
TOGETHER WE LEAD: Position Together SC and its members as thought leaders, agents of change and trusted, vital advocates for our communities.

1. Excel at knowledge sharing and capacity building through supported peer-led networks.
2. Cultivate a diverse leadership pipeline and pathway that ensures continuity of excellence on board and staff teams across our network.
3. Expand our value at the local level through strategic partnerships and collaborations.
4. Foster thought-leadership and action on race equity, diversity and inclusion.
5. Collaborate with advocacy allies and experts to influence public policies that advance causes important to our members.
6. Build a multi-dimensional communications platform to inform, engage and connect our allies, stakeholders and influencers.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Together SC

Board of directors
as of 10/27/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms. Paige Stephenson

United Way of the Piedmont

Term: 2023 - 2022

Robyn Ezzell

Find Great People

Melanie Huggins

Richland Library

Erika Kirby

BlueCross BlueShield Foundation of SC

Sherrie Snipes-Williams

Charleston Promise Neighborhood

Paige Stephenson

United Way of Spartanburg County

Monroe Free

Habitat for Humanity Greenville

JoAnn Turnquist

Central Carolina Community Foundation

Nate Barber

SC Community Loan Fund

Nicole Echols

HopeHealth

Shawn Edwards

Solutions by Shawn Edwards, LLC

John Hart

Good Samaritan Medical Clinic

Amanda Lawrence

Trident United Way

Spencer Scott

Florence County First Steps / Marion County First Steps

Tamela Spann

Hollingsworth Funds

Ann Warner

Women's Rights and Empowerment Network

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/27/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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Gender identity

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Disability

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