Coastal Community Foundation of SC

Empower Charleston (formerly SVP Charleston) Showcase of Nonprofits is only a couple months away. At the event, six nonprofits will share their story in a room full of philanthropists and have the opportunity to receive matching funds and co-investments. See which nonprofits are participating and learn more:

After a three-day college tour across Georgia, 32 Pinckney and Allendale College Readiness high school students have more insight about the many college options available. The schools they visited in neighboring Georgia included Georgia Tech, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Emory University, Georgia State University, and Oglethorpe University. Our College Readiness programs provide support and resources throughout the college application process so students can pick the college that’s right for them.

It's National Intern Day! 🥳 We are thrilled to have Sadayah Brown interning in our Marketing & Communications department this summer. She has been a huge help as we archive 50 years of CCF history. Sadayah is a Charleston native, and will soon enter her senior year majoring in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications at Howard University. It's been a pleasure to have you on the team this summer, Sadayah!

"Green spaces are the foundations for resiliency and sustainability. Realizing how we treat the land today will impact future generations and that every one of us has the power to make a difference.” The Charleston Horticultural Society began as a fiscal sponsor of CCF in 1999. They currently work to ensure Lowcountry gardens are equally beautiful and sustainable.

If you live in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, or Jasper County, we need your help! CCF is working to create a community-authored vision for 2050. This will guide our next 25 years of priorities, goals, grantmaking, and partnerships in the region. Add your voice by filling out this quick 3 question survey: https://lnkd.in/eEk_a24N We will share more on what we learned during town hall meetings this fall.

"Being able to create a focused team to continue this work is a dream come true, especially as our city sits on the front lines of a true crisis." We are proud of the connections we help our donors build within the community. Not only was one fundholder able to make a significant contribution to The Post and Courier Public Service and Investigative Fund, but she provided the funding to a launch team of journalists dedicated to covering environmental issues, like flooding, along the coastline.

Two weeks left! Nominations for The Richard Hendry Nonprofit Impact Award close on August 2. We are looking for nonprofits that meet the following criteria: ⭐ CCF Supporter and Champion ⭐ Demonstrated Impact ⭐ Innovative Approaches ⭐ Collaborative Partnerships ⭐ Inclusive Engagement ⭐ Financial Stewardship ⭐ Long-Term Sustainability ⭐ Community Recognition and Support Learn more and submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/ejxCx4iw

Today is Day 1 of the Donor Relations unConference in Richmond, Virginia. Our very own Stewardship and Donor Engagement Officer Victoria Blunt curated this event from the ground up with a group of donor relations professionals. Way to go Victoria! We look forward to hearing all the ways attendees are inspired to build deeper connections with donors and drive positive change in their communities.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED🎉 We are excited to share Marva Smalls will be the Keynote Speaker at our upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala. Smalls is the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Inclusion at Paramount, and the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at Nickelodeon. She is a visionary and strategic leader, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. She has been instrumental in driving innovation and business results that resonate across iconic brands like Paramount, BET, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, MTV, Comedy Central, Smithsonian, and more. She has deep roots in the Palmetto State and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She has a passion for community engagement and philanthropy, which is evident through her founding role in the Black Economic Alliance and strategic engagement on several nonprofit boards, including the International African American Museum (IAAM). Through the Marva Smalls Endowment at CCF, she has awarded more than $3 million to programs benefitting youth and families, plus a $1 million endowment helping to create the Ronald E. McNair Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research. Read Marva Smalls’ complete bio and purchase your ticket to attend her keynote address at the gala: https://lnkd.in/evyhww3V

A win for affordable housing in the region! 🏘️ We are proud of our partnership with Bridge North Charleston as they built the foundation for this project. CCF provided technical and advisory support before they obtained their nonprofit status, plus financial support through the Economic Mobility Grantmaking Fund. Read more about two teachers who are now homeowners thanks to North Bridge Townhomes: