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Longtime Charleston-area executive stepping down
North Charleston-based nonprofit HALOS is on the search for a new executive director. Kim Clifton, who has led the organization for the past 17 years, is transitioning from the nonprofit, according to a news release. Clifton will continue to serve while a nationwide search for a new executive director occurs through the executive search firm, […]
Summerville nonprofit hires key executive
The Summerville Orchestra has announced that DeAnndra Glenn is the inaugural director and education coordinator for the new Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmonic and education program. Glenn has taught strings students of all ages in the Charleston area since 2005 and has performed with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the North Charleston POPS! and with Mannheim Steamroller, […]
Charleston nonprofit hires new executive director
Dustin Daniels is the new executive director of Charleston Coalition for Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of public education in Charleston County School District. Daniels, who replaces Josh Bell, was selected for the role because of his knowledge of educational transformation and his experience in political strategy and campaign communication, according to a […][...]
Software company Blackbaud purchases Kilter
Blackbaud, a cloud software company based in Charleston, has acquired activity-based engagement platform Kilter. The acquisition will allow Blackbaud to expand activity-based peer-to-peer fundraising engagement and grow the ways individuals can connect with the causes they care about through activities they love, according to a news release. Blackbaud will leverage Kilter to support activity-based fundraising […[...]
Tonney resigns from Trident United Way
Trident United Way President and CEO Chloe Knight Tonney has announced her retirement, effective Sept. 15, concluding a 35-year career in philanthropy. “With 17 years of experience at the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chloe served in the nonprofit sector through five pandemics,” Board Chair Wendy Kopp said in a […]
CRDA names treasurer and secretary for 2022 board
William A. Russell III, principal with the Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm Jarrard Nowell & Russell LLC, will serve as treasurer and secretary and finance committee chair for the Charleston Regional Development Alliance 2022 Board of Directors.This is Russell’s third year serving on the board of the CRDA. In his new post, he will […]
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition names new leader
John Powell, current executive director of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, has been named the nonprofit organization’s next president and CEO, effective July 1. Powell will succeed Jimmy Huggins, who will retire and transition into a consultant role for the staff and board, according to a SEWE news release. Powell ha[...]
Gallery: Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards
Honorees from SC Biz News’ inaugural Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards, presented by Furman University’s Riley Institute, gathered on May 12 at a celebratory luncheon at the Harbour Club at WestEdge. The event, sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals and South Carolina Federal Credit Union, celebrated 11 organizati[...]
IAAM receives $250,000 programming grant from TD Bank
The International African American Museum has received a $250,000 grant from TD Bank to sponsor onsite and online programming. The TD Bank Program Series will feature nine major community events and programs from 2022 to 2024 aimed at multi-generational audiences. It will feature noted national speakers, panels and dialogues cen[...]
Helping Out April 27, 2022
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form.
Helping Out April 20, 2022
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. Charleston Southern University recently raised more than $1 million in 24 hours during its annual Giving Day. Gifts from over 400 alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends[...]
Helping Out April 13, 2022
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. The Charleston Friends of the Library is hosting its 40th annual That Big Book Sale the weekend of May 20-22 at the Omar Shrine Auditorium. All proceeds will help fund services, training, materials […]
