Events

Join Together SC and Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Come out and meet the new CEOs of Together SC and Central Carolina Community Foundation. Learn more about each organization's work, and prepare for engaging conversations!

Georgia Mjartan
President & CEO
Central Carolina Community Foundation

Karen Riordan
President & CEO
Together SC

Great companies start with great people, so the Founder Institute startup accelerator has been collecting social science data since 2009 to identify the personality traits that correlate with building great startups. On this interactive online event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute) will share exclusive insights and data collected from over 15 years of research, 175,000 social science assessments, and 7,000 launched companies. If you are interested in the learning the components of "Entrepreneur DNA", then don't miss this candid and informative event.

If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve heard about QuickBooks. That’s because QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software on the market.

In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain the basic features of QuickBooks and how to use it to streamline your financial management. Whether you're new to accounting software or looking to enhance your existing skills, this webinar provides practical strategies for managing your business finances more effectively.

Learning objectives:

• How to get started with QuickBooks
• How to track your sales and expenses
• How to pull reports
• How to create invoices

How do you build a standout brand that resonates and drives impact? At this live online event, attendees will get actionable insights on crafting effective messaging and branding strategies from Daniel Francavilla, a Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist at Daniel Does Consulting and an award-winning entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience helping startups and purpose-driven organizations, Daniel will discuss key branding principles, common pitfalls, and how to align your brand with your mission. If you're ready to elevate your startup's brand and messaging, this is a must-attend event!

Don’t get left behind in 2025. If you’re looking to start or expand your business, staying up to date with the latest business trends is key to your success.

In this webinar, you will discover the latest business trends, startup ideas and consumer behaviors. Our expert presenter will share insights on how existing businesses can transform their products and services to better reach today's consumers.

You will learn about:

• America’s ever-changing demographics
• The emergence of Gen Z as a powerful consumer force
• The breakout star of the 2024 holiday shopping season & how that will impact the future of retail

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

Does your business have tedious manual processes? This workshop will teach you how to leverage new AI-based tools to automate some things and save yourself time!

Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed accelerator have raised over $2 billion in funding and are building some of the world's fastest-growing technology businesses. Join us for an interactive, online Q&A event where you can learn tips and tricks for launching and scaling a startup; ask the Alumni about their experience in the FI program, and learn what you can achieve in a startup accelerator.

Do you want to start your own technology company, but don't know where to begin? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don't enjoy, but few do something about it. At the "Employee to Entrepreneur" event, you can hear the stories, tips, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you who have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. Afterwards, attendees will have an opportunity to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs and share their ideas for feedback.

Join us for an overview of how development includes all aspects and people of your non-profit. Your Development leadership team will come together for a round table interactive conversation followed by a panel of experienced development professionals.

Discover what causes you to procrastinate and how to break free from it. This session focuses on identifying and managing common distractions, building mental resilience, and using executive function techniques to maintain focus. Learn strategies to harness your attention and achieve your goals without getting sidetracked.

Join our get-to-know-you virtual conversation with your Together SC team and dig deep into the benefits of being a member.

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Embark on a journey to financial empowerment for your small business at our exclusive Lunch & Learn session focused on business banking in the vibrant state of South Carolina. Tailored to meet the unique needs of local entrepreneurs, this event is your passport to understanding the intricacies of business banking, optimizing financial resources, and strategically positioning your business for success.

Key Topics Include:

Choosing the Right Business Account: Navigate the maze of business banking options available and discover how to choose the right account that aligns with your business goals. Learn about different account types, fee structures, and features that cater to the specific needs of small businesses.

Access to Credit and Financing: Gain insights into securing credit and financing options for your small business. Learn about business loans, lines of credit, and other financial products that can help fuel your business growth while maintaining healthy financial practices.

Hiring Process

• Character: Develop a hiring process that prioritizes candidates’ values and ethics, ensuring alignment with the company culture.

• Competence: Implement standardized assessments to evaluate skills and qualifications, ensuring the right fit for each position.

• Consistency: Create clear job descriptions and criteria to maintain fairness and transparency in the hiring process.

• Communication: Foster open dialogue with candidates throughout the hiring process to keep them engaged and informed.

This year's summit theme, Creating Common Ground, is inspired by the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr.:

"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."

The 2025 SC Nonprofit Summit is designed to empower the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to create common ground around the pressing issues impacting our communities and our state.