The past 18 months have been a time of unprecedented need in communities throughout the Southeast. What has been the impact on our region’s nonprofits? How have foundations and individual donors responded? What ongoing trends will impact the future of philanthropy in our region?
We will discuss these questions and more on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, during “The State of Philanthropic Giving in the Southeast,” an interactive, in-person event presented in partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation and the Philanthropy Southeast (formerly the Southeast Council of Foundations).
Stephen Sherman, Philanthropy Southeast’s director of research and data, will join us to review the past, present, and future of philanthropy in the region while also highlighting data and trends specific to South Carolina and Spartanburg County. We will also explore emerging forms of philanthropy poised to make a big impact, including donor-advised funds, giving circles, and online giving. This event will also include opportunities for questions and group discussion.
Registration for this event is now open. Limited spaces are available. Following the event, participants may stay for the networking lunch, provided by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and take tours of The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy.
Featured Speaker
Stephen Sherman, Director of Research & Data, joined Philanthropy Southeast in 2017 as Research & Data Manager and was named to his current role in 2020. Previously, he worked with the Foundation Center (now Candid), including serving as Atlanta Lead. In this role, he was responsible for conducting outreach and training within the local nonprofit community, providing in-depth resource consultations for patrons, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Atlanta library/learning center.
A recovering librarian, Stephen has held leadership roles in the Special Libraries Association-Georgia Chapter and Georgia Library Association. He enjoys volunteering with a number of other local professional groups and nonprofits. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Stephen lives outside Decatur with his wife, Becky, daughter Elena and feline companion Josie.