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For Immediate Release Greater Good Greenville Unveils Comprehensive Philanthropic Landscape Study of Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC, [September 17, 2024] – Greater Good Greenville, in collaboration with local funders and nonprofits, announced the findings of its groundbreaking Philanthropic Landscape analysis of Greenville County at an event on September 17. The study provides crucial insights into the scope of philanthropic investment in the region and sets the stage for collective planning to address future community needs. A full link to the report (including charts and slides) can be downloaded using this link.
Key Findings: Charitable giving has not kept up with inflation. Local foundations and funding organizations provide just a fraction of nonprofit budgets. Individual giving presents the greatest opportunity for nonprofits.
Individual giving has changed dramatically in the last five years. More nonprofits are finding ways to earn revenue through mission-aligned business opportunities. Grantmaking and grantseeking can be time-consuming, and nonprofits and philanthropic funders can make it easier on each other.
Greenville County and South Carolina capture only a small fraction of national grants. Our community lacks sufficient data to make decisions and align efforts. Trust is more important than ever.
Data for the Philanthropic Landscape study was gathered from: Five key informant interviews Two funder focus groups 51 nonprofit surveys Social network analysis 20 funder surveys Secondary data sourced from the IRS, Giving USA, and other sources The project’s sponsors included the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Hathaway Family Foundation, Hollingsworth Funds, and the Jolley Foundation. The Research Team included the Community Research Group and ISI Consulting. After concluding research for the study, Greater Good Greenville presented community recommendations and specific initiatives the organization would take responsibility for leading in 2025 (included in the report linked above).
For more information about the Philanthropic Landscape Study or Greater Good Greenville’s initiatives, please contact Kate Dabbs at [email protected] or 864-901-6655. About Greater Good Greenville Greater Good Greenville galvanizes nonprofit organizations, philanthropic funders, and mission-minded businesses and individuals—for collaborative problem-solving and learning, advocacy, and joint investing to address our community’s challenges.
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