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You can be a policy maker
Both Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy and the NonProfit Alliance have placed advocacy and policy in their strategic and operational plans for 2020. We’ve engaged in advocacy around COVID and CARES
Greenville County releases guidelines for Coronavirus Relief Fund applications
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
GPP’s Strategic Direction – 2020 – 2025
Just as COVID-19 was known to arrive in South Carolina, GPP’s Governance Team approved our strategic direction for 2020 – 2025 and two year operating plan. This was the result
Take the challenge!
The Greenville 21 Day Equity Challenge, facilitated by the Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy and the NonProfit Alliance, provides an opportunity for those in the philanthropy and nonprofit community to deepen
What’s in Greenville County’s plan for $91 million?
On Friday, June 12th, Greenville County Council met and approved a plan to spend $91 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds, which were transferred to the county in April as part
Safe reopening in Greenville County
During our weekly COVID-19 webinar for GPP and NPA members on June 3, 2020, we were able to cover two topics – how to “reopen” in a safe way and
Recommendations for Greenville County, SC’s Coronavirus Relief Fund
We must help our neighbors in need Our bottom line recommendation for Greenville County’s Coronavirus Relief Funds: $20 million of the $91 million to support our neighbors in need –
Update on CommunityWorks, local impact investments, and PPP
Since the Paycheck Protection Program was announced, CommunityWorks has handled 200 calls from local businesses and nonprofits and has provided 100 coaching sessions. Staff have participated in 20 webinars and
Weekly COVID-19 Update – April 22, 2020
During this week’s webinar, we featured Kerry Murphy, Executive Director of Artisphere, who shared how they handled the postponement of the beloved festival during such uncertain times. Deborah McKetty with
CARES Act funds for our community
Much of the attention nationwide and in our GPP and Nonprofit Alliance webinars has been directed at the CARES Act’s $351 billion Paycheck Protection Program. Many Greenville County nonprofits did
Nonprofit Alliance – 4/14/20 COVID-19 Update
NPA held its weekly COVID-19 update and conversation, and dozens of nonprofit leaders participated. Michael Nail, employment attorney with Ogletree Deakins, gave a detailed review of changes in the Family
Paycheck Protection Program Resources for Nonprofits
On April 7th, the Nonprofit Alliance hosted a weekly webinar, focusing on the Paycheck Protection Program and how to apply. Robyn Campbell with Elliott Davis presented on how nonprofits can
