Fundraising Foundations: Tools, Strategy, and Real Talk
Fundraising is both an art and a discipline—and for nonprofits of every size, building a program that works requires both the right knowledge and the right team. On October 22nd, the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation and the Winkler Group are bringing a full day of practical, hands-on fundraising training to Georgetown County.
Giving USA 2026: Five Fundraising Realities
$617 billion. A new record—but what does it actually mean for your organization? We break down the five fundraising realities behind the Giving USA 2026 report, from the rise of bequest giving to the tax law changes reshaping donor behavior in 2026 and beyond. Free and open to all nonprofit professionals. Registration required.
Giving USA 2026 Report Findings with Together SC
Gain a deeper understanding of the philanthropic trends shaping our sector. In this session, we’ll break down key insights from the Giving USA report—what the data actually means for nonprofits in South Carolina and beyond. Limited to Together SC members only.
Major Donors, Major Mistakes: How to Avoid Self-Inflicted Wounds with AFP Charlotte
Learn the five most common mistakes nonprofits make in their major gift programs—and how to avoid them. Drawing on 30 years of fundraising experience, this session covers the full major donor journey with practical tools and real-world examples you can apply immediately.
The Fundraising Workshop with Together SC
This full-day workshop covers the fundamentals of relationship-based fundraising, from donor communications and moves management to board engagement and capital campaign readiness. Participants leave with practical tools to strengthen donor relationships and plan for long-term sustainability.
Engaging Major Donors in Your Organization’s Future
Explore how strategic planning and feasibility studies can become tools for donor engagement and long-term campaign readiness—and learn how to bring your major donors’ vision for your organization into the same conversation as yours.
Giving in the Age of the One Big Beautiful Bill with AFP Lowcountry
Walk through major provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—including the return of the universal charitable deduction—and learn how to translate tax policy changes into donor conversations that actually work, regardless of your donors’ giving level.