Resources

Webinar: Greenville County Council Candidate Forum

October 7, 2020

The NonProfit Alliance, Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy and the United Way hosted a virtual candidate forum with the 11 candidates running for Greenville County Council. Deb Sofield, well-known author, speaker, and coach, moderated a discussion covering topics of interest to the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, including growth, housing, transportation, government transparency, and more. This session educated us as voters about the positions of these candidates, and  demonstrated to the candidates the strength of our sector.

Webinar: NPA and GPP host joint meeting

September 15, 2020

On the sixth month mark since Gov. Henry McMaster called for the closure of schools because of COVID-19, GPP and NPA met to examine where we are as a sector, what’s ahead for us, and how we can help our communities recover.  Results from the recent statewide survey were shared.

Webinar: Strategic Partnerships with LaPiana Consulting

August 13, 2020

This webinar will introduce us to the array of strategic relationships that can lead to greater impact of our missions.  La Piana consultants, with over 20 years of experience in this area, will discuss a variety of potential organizational relationships as well as the key drivers of success and potential challenges to achieving success.  We will be able to walk away with concrete information about whether to pursue these relationships and how to use these relationships as a strategic option for missions advancement.

We thank the Graham Foundation for their support, enabling organizations to participate at no cost.

Webinar: Greenville County Schools

July 8, 2020

Whitney Hanna, Coordinator of Community Collaboration with Greenville County Schools, discussed the district’s plans for 2020-2021, including results from parent and employee surveys, the flex attendance plans and virtual learning option, and approaches to a fluid and rapidly changing disease context.  Whitney also offered points for nonprofits and funders to consider as employers and community partners.

Webinar: Greenville County CARES

June 30, 2020

Nicole Wood, Assistant County Administrator, and Meredith Papapieris, Director of Grants and Special Projects, both with Greenville County, presented to a joint meeting of GPP and the NonProfit Alliance on Wednesday, June 30th.

Greenville County is making up to $75 million available to small businesses and nonprofits in the form of reimbursements for expenses to prevent COVID in the workplace and allow for continued or resumed operations.  Up to $4 million is also available in grants for organizations working in the public and community health response to COVID.  These funds are coming from the $91 million the County received from the CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Funds.  Access the application by clicking the blue button below.

Webinar: PPP Loan Forgiveness

June 23, 2020

On June 23, members of NPA and GPP heard from representatives from CommunityWorks, Pinnacle Financial Partners and Greene Finney LLP.  These experts presented changes and gave advice regarding PPP loan forgiveness.  We also would like to thank Pat Robertson for sharing Public Education Partners experience with the PPP.

Webinar: Safely Re-opening and Addressing Racial Equity

June 3, 2020

On June 3, members of NPA and GPP discussed how to “reopen” in a safe way and spent some time to process George Floyd’s murder and our sector’s role in dismantling racism and pursing equity.  We thank Carlos Phillips with the Greenville Chamber for sharing information on the Greater Greenville Pledge with us as well as Tamela Spann with Hollingsworth Funds, Lizzie Bebber with United Ministries, and Jessica Sharp with the YMCA and Sharp Brain Consulting for their profound words.

Webinar: Strategy During Uncertainty

May 5, 2020

The numerous health, economic, and operational challenges presented by COVID-19 and the necessary closures have had a significant impact on the nonprofit sector.  Some nonprofits are called to serve in a more significant way than ever before.  Others have had to close even though the need for their mission continues (or is amplified). And all of this has taken place in an environment of uncertain revenues.

This joint session for NPA and GPP focused on strategy during uncertainty, offering tools for nonprofits and funders to use to develop scenarios for the future and identify potential responses to it.

Webinar: Self Care: Caring for Yourself, Your Staff and others During Crisis

April 28, 2020

The pandemic has brought many changes to the lives of nonprofit professionals and their loved ones.  From working remotely and homeschooling to concerns over funding and programs at work, these times are stressful.  Ken Dority of NAMI Greenville and Dr. Carson Felkel of Bon Secours present effective strategies to care for your staff, yourself and others.  Also, hear from local nonprofit COO, Dawn Dowden.

Webinar: Financial Planning During Crisis

April 21, 2020

Dana McConnell, Executive Director of CDS, and Larry Finney of Greene Finney LLC present their tips and strategies on financial planning during a crisis.  Follow Dana and Larry as they demonstrate how a sample nonprofit can effectively forecast their budget for the year.  Also, hear from Kerry Murphy, Executive Director of Artisphere, as she shares the effects that COVID has had on the art festival.

Webinar: Advice from an Employment Attorney

April 14, 2020

Michael Nail, employment attorney, presents a detailed review of changes in the Family Medical Leave Act, unemployment and employment law related to COVID.  We also hear from Sabrina Reeder, coordinator of Greenville County, who gives an update on census activities in Greenville County.  Katy Smith with Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy shares the latest federal activities including the CARES Act and its impact on nonprofits.  Catriona Carlisle with Meals on Wheels and David White with Fostering Great Ideas share how they are coping with COVID-19 as employers and through their organizational missions.

Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

April 7, 2020

Gary Daniels with Wells Fargo gives a banker’s perspective of the PPP.  Robyn Campbell with Elliott Davis gives accounting tips and strategies in applying for the PPP.  Hear from local nonprofit leaders Tony McDade and Adela Mendoza as they share their experiences with the PPP application process.  Tammie Hoy Hawkins with Community Works gives her experience and suggestions with PPP.

Webinar: How COVID-19 is Affecting Nonprofits in Greenville County

March 31, 2020

Join Catherine Puckett with NPA and Katy Smith of GPP has they present results from recent nonprofit and funder surveys.  United Way presents the new COVID Relief Fund and updates to the 2-1-1 system.  Hear plans for the federal disaster programs specifically for nonprofits.