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| MARCH 7 • 8 • 9, 2023 | COLUMBIA
| MARCH 7 • 8 • 9, 2023 | COLUMBIA 
2023 Summit+ Schedule
All attendees will have the opportunity to select one session during each of the three concurrent sessions on Tuesday, March 7 & Wednesday, March 8. Please note that topics are classified according to their area of emphasis. Each topic will only be offered once and will not be repeated… so select carefully and be sure to attend your top priority sessions. All offerings are skills-based and designed to provide members with tactics to implement when they return home from the 2023 summit.Day 1
07 Mar 2023
Day 2
08 Mar 2023
Day 3
09 Mar 2023
Operations:
How Internal Controls for Federal Grants can lead to Organizational Success
Objectives: An overview of best practices for internal controls Why internal controls are important for organizations of all sizes How to implement the best practices to suit an attendee’s organization’s needs Session Audience: CEO, COO, CFO, Compliance Manager, Grant Manager, Project Manager, Accounting Session Description: Attendees receive an overview of internal controls that can position an organization for success – regardless of funding source. Session takeaways will be an understanding of key aspects of the federal Uniform Grant Guidance 2... Read More
Stig Rasmussen
Development:
The Solution to Donor Retention
Session Objectives: Learn how to track your donor retention rates. Develop creative stewardship strategies. Swap best practices examples. Use journey mapping as a tool to frame messaging to donors. Session Audience: Director of Development, MGO, and Executive Director related roles Session Description: Stewardship: the Solution to Donor Retention – Donor retention data has been dismal for years. But there is a simple solution. Let’s take a deep dive into the causes and the solutions with a keen eye for solid... Read More
LaTanza Duncan
Clare Jordan
Leadership:
Effective Delegation and Senior Leader Building
Session Objectives: Partnering with a professional coach. Using delegation as a development tool. How leader development strengthens organizational continuity and succession. The 2 jobs of a senior leader. How to build an intentional internal leadership development plan. Session Audience: – CEOs/Executive Directors with a senior leadership team. – Senior Leaders (C-Suite, VP) seeking ideas for development. Session Description: In organizations with more than a few employees, leadership goes well beyond the CEO for multiple reasons. In this session, participants... Read More
Patrick JInks, PhD
Jennifer Faner
Development:
The Power of a Campaign to Transform an Organization: An ECCO Case Study
Session Objectives: The ways a capital campaign can be used to transform an organization. The four benchmarks that predict capital campaign success and why. How ECCO measured themselves against the four benchmarks and set themselves up for campaign success. Interactive assessment tools that allow participants to measure their readiness for a campaign— and how organizations can increase their chances of campaign success. Session Audience: Executive Directors and Directors of Development Session Description: The Power of a Campaign to... Read More
Jim Bush
Don Squires
Stephanie M. Kelley
Founders’ Series:
Issues Mapping
Session 1 of 3
Session Objectives: Clear sight of Issues to devise appropriate Vision and Mission Clear location of public and social sector statistics concerning the Nonprofits’ audience A foundational understanding of impact language as most seen in grant opportunities and municipal partnerships Session Audience: New Founders, Developing Organizations Session Description: This session is designed to teach and facilitate participant engagement through issues mapping. This is the start of all social/nonprofit sector work. Knowing the landscape. Issues Mapping is a process of identifying... Read More
Jessica Cohen
Equity:
Engaging Leadership in DEI Conversations
This session will help you build a business case to secure buy-in from various levels of leadership (org leaders, BOD, community leaders, funders) in order to bring them along on your DEI journey. Session Objectives: 1. Learn how to build your business case for DEI 2. Learn how to overcome objections 3. Network with fellow attendees about best practices Session Audience: All welcome
Beth Ruffin
Leadership:
The Courageous Leader
Why courageous leaders are a necessity for accomplishing your organization’s mission. A formulaic framework for building up leadership courage. How to overcome the barriers to courageous execution. How courageous leaders inspire others to execute courageously. The number #1 benefit of courageous leadership. Session Audience: CEOs, COOs, Senior Leaders and Middle Managers Session Description: There is no such thing as a “perfect world”. This means that leaders never have the most conducive environments to execute their organizational missions. Every non-profit leader... Read More
Anthony A. Dicks, Jr.
9:45 am-10:45 am
Capital Ballroom Salon iii
Operations:
Self-Care and Quiet Quitting – What’s the Difference?
Panel Discussion with HR Professionals to understand the difference(s) between quiet quitting. Session takeaways will be strategies to 1) encourage employee self-care 2) strategies for recognizing quiet quitting Session Audience: Anyone in a leadership or people management role. Session Objectives: Learn understandable definitions of self-care and quiet quitting. Learn how each impact your employee, your team, and your work environment. Understand different employee types and how to interact and engage with them. Learn some workable and realistic practices to engage with your team... Read More
Elizabeth Gist, SHRM-CP
Joy Crile
Kim Fabian
Lucy Henry
Judy Horton
Compensation Study:
Study Findings
The 2022 SC Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Study completed by Kahle Strategic Insights identified several core issues for nonprofits to address. These include: nonprofits often don’t offer benefits, there are issues with pay equity, and nonprofits continue to face systemic issues related to stability. Join us for an interactive discussion to review the findings and identify action steps CEO’s and operations folks can take to strengthen their organizations. Session Objectives: Understand the findings from the SC Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits... Read More
Mary Dell Hayes
Communications:
Brand Strategy Basics
Session Objectives: To understand the concept of a brand platform and its components To explore exercises that help to develop a brand platform To see examples of how brand platform informs brand messaging Session Audience: Ideal for executive directors and marketing and communications team members. Session Description: This session will dive into the elements of a brand platform and how it informs brand messaging. Participants will learn the components of a brand platform and the tools that can help shape... Read More
Jessica Riley
Priscilla Young
Grantmaking:
Effective and Equity-Centered Philanthropic Practices to Support Thriving Nonprofits and Communities
As grantmakers, we strive to make meaningful change within the communities we serve. This requires us to think dynamically, take courageous action and work in partnership with nonprofits and communities. As we consider our grantmaking practices, we need to ask ourselves: What are the most effective practices when working with nonprofit organizations? How can grantmakers center-equity in their grantmaking practices? In this session from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, we will discuss the grantmaking approaches that nonprofits say contribute most to... Read More
Nichole Hoeflich
10:45 am-11:00 am
Break
Leadership:
Going Statewide – Consolidations and Expansions
Session Objectives: 1. Understand potential motivations for growth strategies 2. Explore different approaches to increasing the impact footprint 3. Consider how to mitigate potential challenges Session Description: What does it take to grow your organization’s impact from your city or region to the entire state? Hear from leaders who have done this through either expansion or consolidation strategies. Each will share their story of why they pursued growth, how they approached it who was involved, what challenges they faced along... Read More
Amy Barch
Casey Pash
Onuka Ibe
Jamie Cooper
Development:
Creating Transformative Donor Experiences through Donor Engagement
Session Objectives: Effective segmentation Improved strategic vision for constituencies Tools to collaborate and create transformative donor experiences Session Audience: All roles within the organization Session Description: As donor acquisition numbers continue to see decline, many organizations have turned to their existing donors to establish new strategies through donor engagement. In this session, we will explore a variety of donor engagement strategies that create transformative donor experiences throughout the year. When you focus on the key areas of receipts,... Read More
Melissa DeClue
Ebonee Gadson
Operations:
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) – Adapting Your Organizational Success Toolkit
Session Objectives: Attendees will be able to i) have a clear understanding of the purpose of CQI in an organization; ii) identify the basic core principles of CQI; and iii) identify at least one way to utilize data for CQI practices. Session Audience: CEOs, operation professionals, program managers, program staff, evaluation staff Session Description: Attendees will receive an introduction and overview of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQl) strategies that can be used to improve operational efficiencies.
Mallory Gibson
Douglas Taylor
Founders’ Series:
Setting the Stage
Session 2 of 3
Session Objectives: Promotes effort accuracy by dissolving vague areas and nullifying wasted resources Sharpened understanding of how to engage, strategize and leverage Nonprofit assets Clear compass for Nonprofit’s culture Session Audience: New Founders, Developing Organizations Session Description: This session is designed to teach and facilitate participant engagement through issues mapping. This is the start of all social/nonprofit sector work. Knowing the landscape. Issues Mapping is a process of identifying the relevant issues, their causes, and outcomes for Nonprofit sector... Read More
Jessica Cohen
Development:
Tech Tactics & Trends
Session Objectives: 1. Learn how to have the best experience finding the most impactful software tools for your organization. 2. Understand current trends and how they play a role in your strategy. 3. Prepare your team for managing data/tools effectively to get the best ROI. Session Audience: Advancement Services, Director of Development, Development Operations, Data Management; Level: best for organizations with 10 or fewer people on their advancement team Session Description: There are so many tech platforms out... Read More
Dan Daniel
Samantha Shirley
Communications:
Creating Social Media Content to Engage Your Audiences
Session Objectives: Fresh content ideas for 2023. What tools should I be using? TikTok and Reels…yes, you should implement them as part of your strategy! How to navigate recent updates to Facebook and Instagram. Session Audience: Director of Marketing, Development Team members, Social Media Specialist, Communications/Community Outreach Team members, and Anyone in the organization who handles social media on behalf of the nonprofit. Session Description: Social media is necessary for every nonprofit. Knowing which platforms are right for... Read More
Ashlyn Crowell
Jenny Dennis
Operations:
Tips for Working with Consultants
Did you know that there are more than 80 consultants in the Together SC Consultant Collaborative? These professionals and firms represent a treasure trove of expertise, from finance to fund-raising, and from leadership to law. Engaging consultants can be an effective way to strengthen your organization’s capacity. But how do you write an RFP? How do you confidently select a consultant to work with, and how can you make the engagement an impactful partnership? Hear from the consultants themselves and... Read More
Patrick JInks, PhD
Leadership:
Performance Reviews and Employee Feedback
Session Objectives: Keeping top talent/retention within your organization is critical. We will discuss how to do so through a strategic performance review process. Performance Reviews are designed to enhance the culture and growth of the organization. How should you be properly documenting all performance reviews? Session Audience: Executive Directors Founders / Presidents Human Resource Department / Managers C-Level Executives Department Managers Session Description: Kat Leitner and Ashleigh Metherell are natural problem solvers. In fact, they like problem-solving so... Read More
Ashleigh Metherell
Kat Leitner
Compensation Study:
Organizational Pay Equity Analysis
Session Objectives: • Why pay equity matters • Tools to help you start the analysis • Making adjustments • Ensuring equitable practices moving forward Session Audience: Senior Executives, Human Resource Leaders, People Officers Session Description: While there are very real legal requirements surrounding pay equity, paying employees fairly for work performed is not only the right thing to do, it’s a solid business strategy. Allegations of pay discrimination can negatively impact the employer’s brand, recruitment, stakeholder equity, customer... Read More
Ted Pauling, PHR, SHRM-CP
Renee Martin
Equity:
Ensuring Equitable Hiring Practices
Session Objectives: Participants will learn how to put an equity lens on the hiring practice Participants will understand inequities that can be a product of our hiring practices Participants will increase their cultural competency in relation to hiring Session Audience: Executive Directors / Supervisors / HR Professionals / Anyone involved in the hiring process for their organization Level of Presentation is Intermediate Session Description: During this session, participants will explore the process of bringing on new employees. Emphasis will... Read More
Dr. Shawn Edwards
Grantmaking:
Unrestricted Grantmaking: How Foundations are Making it Work
Nonprofits have long asked for unrestricted, general operating support grants, so why have Funders resisted? Here how three SC-based foundations integrated unrestricted grantmaking into their portfolio. We’ll discuss leadership buy-in, grantee selection and expectations, and evaluation. Open to all grantmakers, this session will be designed and led by members of the SC Grantmakers Network.
Donna Waites
Susany DeVenny
Erin Johnson
12:00 pm-2:15 pm
Buffet Lunch with Networking
Development:
Diversifying Revenue Streams Discussion
Session Objectives: Recognize the importance of diversification. Identify the various funding streams. Select one stream and develop strategies for implementation. Session Audience: Executive Directors, Development Directors Session Description: In Diversifying Funding Streams: A Discussion, the trainer will lecture on the Importance of Diversification and the Variety of Diverse Funding Streams and review the division in a healthy financial picture. Attendees will break out into groups to brainstorm diversified fundraising streams and strategies to implement in their organizations via a... Read More
Kayce Singletary
Ginny Waller
Leadership:
Succession Planning
Session Objectives: Learn how to be prepared for an unexpected leadership transition. Understand the benefits of internal leadership development to prepare for succession. Prepare for a leadership departure-defined succession. Determine whether an Interim Executive Director can be helpful to your succession. Talk with your peers about what makes a leadership transition successful. Session Audience: Executive Directors/CEO’s, Board Chair, Search Committee chairs Session Description: Succession planning is probably one of the most important topics in the nonprofit capacity building today.... Read More
Monroe Free
Lindy Studds
Colleen Campbell Bozard
Operations:
Selecting Software for Organizational Success
Session Objectives: Attendees receive an overview of the different types of software applications needed for organizational success. Session takeaways will be strategies for how to select the best software applications for their organization. Session Audience: CEOs, COOs, program managers, program staff, and operations professionals including HR and Finance
Miriam Dicks
Communications:
Narrative Building | Storytelling with Partners
Session Objectives: Learn to highlight services without exploiting consumers/clients, how to include partners to tell your story, and important legal areas relayed to storytelling Session Audience: Executive Directors, communications, and outreach professionals Session Description: Participants will learn to tell the story of their work through photos and video hearing the process of an agency producing a pandemic-impact project from inception to completion. Participants will have an opportunity to work on their own concepts and walk away with specific... Read More
Corinne Ducusin
Carmen Landy
Founders’ Series:
Communication Messages
Session 3 of 3
Session Objectives: Enhances organizational practices with clear communicative strategies Encourages Founder to consider each ear during their social impact efforts Provides tools to utilize and templates to work by Session Audience: Founders Session Description: This session is designed to teach Founders the 3 ears they should cultivate as an organization. It brings awareness to the Founder and shapes how they monitor, manage and share information concerning their organizational efforts.
Jessica Cohen
Development:
Grantwriting
Session Objectives: Identify types of grant funders. Understand what grantmakers seek in an NPO when considering an investment. Learn about various resources for finding potential grants. Session Audience: CEOs, Development staff, Programs staff, Board Members Session Description: This session will benefit those who are charged with seeking grant funds to support a nonprofit organization with which they are involved as part of an overall diversified fundraising strategy. Attendees will learn • who makes grants • what grantors look... Read More
Adrienne Bellinger
Communications:
Developing Strong Media Relations
This panel will discuss how best to form lasting relationships with reporters and how it benefits your organization. We will also dive into the world of local media and what you should know about pitching your story. Join us to see how the sausage is actually made. Session Objectives: How best to build a relationship with a reporter How best to pitch a story What you need to know to have your news covered Session Audience: Any marketing and communications... Read More
Chris Joseph
Maayan Schecter
Avery Wilks
Amanda Loveday
Compensation Study:
Achieving Pay Equity
Are you paying your staff fair rates? Are your female employees paid equitably to your male employees? How about your employees of color – are they receiving equitable wages? Do you know what disparities exist within your pay structure? Together SC’s 2022 Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Study showed that in South Carolina, male senior leaders make an average of 16% more than their female counterparts and that white ED’s make an average of 20% more than their counterparts of... Read More
Melanie Huggins
Beth Ruffin
LaVanda Brown
Anita Case
Leadership:
Collaboration as an Impact Strategy
Session Objectives: Understand the range of collaboration options nonprofits can pursue for greater impact Explore the steps involved in each collaboration stage: readiness assessment, collaboration design, collaboration implementation Identify collaboration success factors Session Description: When is collaboration the right strategy for impact? And what form should that collaboration take? In an increasingly competitive and fast-paced world, the decision on whether to go it alone or collaborate with others can have huge implications. Many nonprofit organizations collaborate informally on projects and... Read More
Onuka Ibe
Grantmaking:
Critical Elements of Grantmaking (Evaluations and Agreements)
This session will focus on how to evaluate a nonprofit organization as a potential grantee and how to develop an effective grant agreement that advances the grantor’s philanthropic objectives in concert with a nonprofit’s charitable mission. Open to all grantmakers.
Clay Grayson
3:15 pm-3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Peer Gatherings
Peer Gatherings
Connect with your peers for lively conversations and to share your experiences from Day 1 of the 2023 Summit. Choose from the following: Black Nonprofit Leaders Group, CEO/Executive Director Gathering, Communications Gathering, Consultant Gathering, Development Peer Network, Equity Peer Network, Founders’ Gathering, Grantmakers Gathering, and Operations Peer Network.
Debbie Nelson
Founders’ Gathering
“Tell Us About Your WHY”
A Networking Session for Founders to share their inspiration behind starting their Nonprofit. Where lived experience is most glorified Founders participating in this workshop will learn how to make assets out of their experiences to prevent them from becoming liabilities.
Jessica Cohen
CEO/ED Gathering
Hosted by Together SC Board
An informal gathering of organizational leaders to make new connections, reconnect with old friends, glean new ideas, find encouragement, or gain clarity facilitated by members of the Together SC Board of Directors. As Simon Sinek says “Together is Better” so let’s get together!
Paige Stephenson
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Capital Ballroom Salon ii
Communications Gathering
If you are charged with getting the word out about the great work you nonprofit is doing and helping engage and connect folks, please join us to network with your Communications peers. We’ll spend time in small groups discussing your burning issues, like getting media coverage, enews platforms, or perhaps social media tips and tricks. Together SC does not currently offer a Peer Network just for communications professionals. We often tackle marketing issues as part of the Development Peer Network,... Read More
Equity Peer Network Gathering
This informal gathering is an open space for those who serve an equity role to meet each other, learn some tips and trends from each other, and simply enjoy fellowship with your colleagues. Learn more about the Equity Peer Network, meet the leadership team, network with others, and relax at the end of a day full of content and engagement!
Beth Ruffin
Development Peer Network Gathering
Join the Development Peer Network as we gather at this year’s summit! In this session, attendees will participate a speed dating-style network opportunity to engage with fellow development professionals across diverse experiences, specializations, and organization types. We welcome candid conversations about best practices and collaborative networking to strengthen relationships across South Carolina’s nonprofit community.
Heather Singleton
Operations Peer Network Gathering
Aiming for Operational Success
Session Objectives: Round Table Discussions on issues impeding operational success and how the Ops Peer Network can support operations professionals. Session takeaways will be strategies for overcoming barriers to operational success, to include support from the Operations Peer Network. Session Audience: Operations professionals at all levels Session Proposed Speaker(s) – Facilitated by Operations Peer Network Leadership Team
Miriam Dicks
Black Nonprofit Leaders Group Gathering
Join members of the Black Nonprofit Leaders Group for an informal networking session! Wrap up your first day at the session by connecting with other Black nonprofit leaders across the state. During this networking session, you’ll also learn how to deepen your involvement with the group. Our leadership team can’t wait to see everyone soon.
Jessica Sharp
Consultant Gathering
Consultants are people too! This informal gathering is an open space for consultants to meet each other, learn some tips and trends from each other, and simply enjoy fellowship with your colleagues. Learn more about the Consultant Collaborative, meet the leadership team, network with other consultants, and relax at the end of a day full of content and engagement!
Patrick JInks, PhD
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Carolina Ballroom H
Grantmakers Gathering
Hosted by SC Grantmakers Network. Exclusive to members of SC Grantmakers Network
5:15 pm-7:00 pm
SPONSOR RECEPTION
5:15 pm-7:00 pm
Invitation Only
Sponsor Reception
Sponsored by Colonial Life | Unum Invitation Only
7:15 am-8:00 am
Buffet Breakfast & Conversations
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Nonprofit Marketplace
8:00 am-9:45 am
Transforming South Carolina Keynote
Tom Barkin
Transforming South Carolina Keynote
Tom Barkin
Transforming South Carolina Keynote – Tom Barkin, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond As president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Tom is “on the ground” continually in the Fed’s Fifth District, which covers South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia and Maryland. His engagement in the region has brought real attention to areas facing economic challenges and how these challenges should inform the Reserve’s economic and monetary policies. We have invited him to share his insights... Read More
Tom Barkin
9:45 am-10:15 am
Break
10:15 am-11:45 am
Carolina Ballroom ABC
Keeping Housing Attainable, Affordable, and Accessible
Explore the deep policy work being led by many of our state’s nonprofits in and around housing. Panelists will discuss the advocacy work being done, and still to come, to help ensure every South Carolinian has a safe, affordable, and quality place they can call home. Panelist: Nacy Lee, Habitat of SC Michelle Mapp, ACLU of SC Lila Anna Sauls, Homeless No More Monroe Free, Habitat of Greenville
Childcare Needs in South Carolina
Issues with childcare access, affordability, and strengthening how families support their children were there before COVID but skyrocketed to the forefront of everyone’s mind over the last 3 years. Throughout all of this, SC nonprofits have been seeking to champion new and innovative approaches to these challenges and the policy solutions our children need before kindergarten. Panelist: Chynna Phillips, Sisters of Charity Foundation SC Bryan Burroughs, Institute for Child Success Naomi Lett, United Way Association of SC Megan Brandam,... Read More
Michael Leach
Bryan Boroughs
Chynna A. Phillips
10:15 am-11:45 am
Palmetto Ballroom II
Protecting our State’s Natural Resources
We’ve all learned to appreciate the natural beauty of our state these last few years more than ever. With the rapid growth within our state and increased tourism, pressure has increased to preserve and protect our parks, preserves, and open spaces. Hear from some of the folks on the front lines of this effort across our state. Panelist: Maria Whitehead, Open Space Institude Ashley Demosthenes, Lowcountry Land Trust Faith James, SC Coastal Conversation Leagueu Dale Threat-Taylor, The Nature Conservatory
Connecting Communities – A Conversation about Transportation
We all have somewhere to go, but it’s not easy getting there or even possible for many. With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, SC is set to receive $6 billion in infrastructure and transportation funding. Listen to this panel of transportation-focused nonprofits and industry pros as they discuss how the state connects South Carolinians to where they want to go – be it in a bus, a car,... Read More
Max Metcalf
Joe Kunkel
GP McLeer
Serving our Veterans
For those who served our nation, nonprofits are often the first resource locally that can help connect veterans with veterans, as well as help them navigate the system of support built into our state and federal governments. Policy issues abound in this work, and nonprofits are working to provide the services veterans need and the advocacy needed to improve the system. Panelist: Charlie Hall, Upstate Warrior Solutions Mark Holyfield, Vantage Point Foundation Heather Durant-McEady, SC Department of Veterans Affairs... Read More
Heather Durant-McEady
Health Equity
Time for a check-up! As South Carolina navigated COVID-19, access to healthcare was one of our largest challenges and continues to be the biggest opportunity for partnership among nonprofits, healthcare industries, and regulatory bodies. Join this panel to learn about some critical lessons learned, opportunities realized, and policy work in action around creating more equitable access to healthcare across the state. Panelist: Adela Mendoza, Hispanic Alliance Erika Kirby, BlueCross BlueShield Graham Adams, Rural Health Authority Angela Jenkins, Prisma Health Lindsey... Read More
Lindsey Green
Graham Adams, PhD
Angela Jenkins
Making Education Stronger Together
As education continues to be a centerpiece in South Carolina from a policy and service perspective, hear from leaders about what’s next for education in South Carolina Panelists: Catherine Schumacher Public Education Partners Courtney Dickerson Oconee County Schools Senator Ross Turner Education Oversight Committee Jamie Cooper Communities in Schools Country Sheriff James M. Brown Elementary School
Jamie Cooper
Catherine Schumacher
Courtney Sheriff
11:45 am-1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch & Conversations
Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Explore how nonprofits and corporate partners can help the state at the intersection of commerce and sustainability. Using Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many in the corporate world are already measuring their impacts on a common metric. Nonprofits can not only take note of these goals, but in many ways they’re already helping these goals come to fruition. Panelist: Pamela Martin, Coastal Carolina University & Sustain SC
Dr. Pamela Martin
Inclusive Workforce Development
Building a work environment supportive of all individuals is key in moving an organization’s DEI efforts forward, not to mention the core workforce needs of our economy. Panelists will discuss how the take this into account in their work – be it in the delivery of services or hiring practices they employ in their own offices. Panelist: Susie Shannon, Council on Competitiveness Charlie Hall, Upstate Warrior Solutions Adlea Mendoza, Hispanic Alliance George McLeer, YMCA Recess / Ret. Project Search &... Read More
Susie Shannon
1:00 pm-2:15 pm
Palmetto Ballroom II
Partners For Good
South Carolina is home to a growing number of corporations who firmly believe in making a social commitment to programs and activities that strengthen their ties with their local communities and contribute to the vitality of the state. Join us to hear from some of our state’s most charitable corporations on how they’re tackling our state’s biggest issues, encouraging employees to get involved, and expanding their reach. Panelists: Erin Fisher, Boeing Kelsi Brewer, SC Ports Authority Stephanie Jones Dominion... Read More
Will Whitley
Alana Stroker
Stephanie Jones
Erin Fisher
Amy Strecker
Kelsi Brewer
1:00 pm-2:15 pm
Columbia Marriott
State House & Advocacy Basics
Headed to the State House later? For those who haven’t yet delved into advocacy work at the State House, or even for those who haven’t been back to the State House since their school field trip, this session is to help breakdown the very basics – from where to meet legislators and how to get there, to some of the very basic rules of the road when advocating.
Policy Focus: Medicaid Expansion 101
Many of our state’s nonprofits have identified Medicaid Expansion as a critical policy issue. Get the “411” on this major policy initiative: what is Medicaid, how is it used in SC right now, and what does expansion actually mean both in policy terms and on the ground? Panelist: Meliah Bowers Jefferson, Jolly Foundation Josh Malkin, ACLU Christian Soura, SC Hospital Association
Christian L. Soura
Meliah Bowers Jefferson
Using Local Data to Reduce Violence in Neighborhoods
Imagine governing with informed decisions to address the punitive justice footprint in neighborhoods with spatial concentrations of high violence and high rates of incarceration. The South Carolina/Aspen Institute Justice and Governance Partnership (JGP), launching in the spring of 2023, seeks to improve analytical capacity and support policy improvements focused on ending overdependence on the criminal legal system, and stimulating reinvestment in the local people, institutions, and networks most knowledgeable about neighborhood safety and justice across 17 counties in South Carolina.... Read More
Dr. Douglas Wood
Dr. Zenobia Edwards, EdD
Donna Waites
Bridging the Digital Divide
South Carolina has invested over $500 million in broadband expansion over the last few years. With continued investment through federal and state dollars, nonprofits, internet service providers, and public agencies must work together to be sure broadband isn’t just accessible but also adopted and used. Panelist: Jim Stritzinger, ORS – Broadband Office Phyllis Martin, Cradle to Career Mike Shealy, SC Digital Equity Manager
Legislative Update
Before heading to the State House, get an update on everything happening in the Legislature and what’s next on the radar for nonprofits. Panelist: GP McLeer, Pecan RP Amber Stewart, SCACED
GP McLeer
2:30 pm-5:00 pm
Afternoon At The Statehouse
Afternoon At The Statehouse
Attendees will head over to the State House to meet with legislators, be recognized by the House and Senate, and help demonstrate the impact of nonprofits in South Carolina. Attendees have numerous opportunities to engage with legislators based on their individual experience and comfort: 1) Join colleagues in the State House for recognition by both the House and Senate from the public gallery. 2) Visit with legislators in their office or in the lobby of the House and Senate chambers (depending on the Legislative schedule). Additionally, or alternatively, attendees... Read More
GP McLeer
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
ALLIES FOR GOOD LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Columbia Art Museum
Allies for Good Legislative Reception
Gather with fellow allies for good at the Columbia Museum of Art for the presentation of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards and the first-in-two-decades SC Nonprofit Legislative Reception. Enjoy entertainment, appetizers, and drinks as you mingle with your fellow nonprofit leaders and your state legislators, and celebrate this year’s Governor’s Volunteer Award winners. All members of the SC House and Senate have been invited to attend this Legislative Reception, though if you have a relationship with members of your delegation, please... Read More
7:15 am-8:30 am
Breakfast
Building Genuine Partnerships
The hot breakfast bar will open at 7:15. Grab a plate, find your colleagues from work and pick a table in Carolina Ballroom. This will allow you to network and get to know those at your table before we start our work together promptly at 8:30 Building Genuine Partnerships, Facilitator: Charles Weathers, CEO, The Weathers Group The partnership between the board and its CEO sets the tone for all relationships within a nonprofit, internal and external. Charles will get us... Read More
Teresa Goodman
Andrea White
Catherine Schumacher
LaVanda Brown
NOTE: Together SC and the Summit Planning Committee reserve the right to change the schedule at any time. Changes will be communicated to attendees via the website and/or email.