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Successful corporations frequently find it beneficial to engage in corporate philanthropy. As a company invests in the community by giving of their resources, whether it be expertise, volunteer time, product donations or philanthropic dollars, they begin to see benefits such as increased visibility, attraction of new talent and a positive reputation in the community. However, corporations frequently find there are challenges to ensuring their philanthropy is strategic, value enhancing and cost effective. There are important concerns such as the amount of staff time needed to manage the program, the knowledge of government relegations and tax implications associated with giving and the cost of managing a grant process. A 2010 report from The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (a project of the Goldman Sachs Public Service Program) states, “To realize meaningful benefits, philanthropy cannot be just another ‘check in the box,’ but rather must be executed no less professionally, proactively and strategically than other core business activities.” Sonoco Products Company, a global provider of innovative packaging solutions, wanted to take their growing corporate philanthropy program to the next level and found the solution in Central Carolina Community Foundation.

During its 115 year history beginning in Hartsville, South Carolina, Sonoco has always made giving back to their local community a priority. In 1999, the Sonoco Foundation was formed as the company’s philanthropic arm. The goal of the foundation was to improve the communities where the company has operations with a focus on the areas of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, environment and community development. In 2013, the Sonoco Foundation made cash contributions of more than $2.5 million to 65 nonprofit organizations.

Although Sonoco was pleased with the impact they were making in the community,

management of the program was taking up valuable internal resources. They began to realize they could make an even larger impact if they turned the management of their funds over to a professional, experienced, third-party

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Spotlight on Sonoco

2711 middleburg drive, suite 213

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803.254.5601 | 803.799.6663 (F)

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we are a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the midlands by distributing grants and scholarships and linking the resources of donors, nonprofits and community leaders to areas of need.

Interested in creating a corporate donor advised fund? Contact Heather Sherwin at 803.254.5601 x331

The Community Foundation works with donors

to provide educational opportunities for future

generations. Our current scholarship funds are:

A.C. Flora First Fifty Years Foundation FundJames A. Broome Scholarship FundZack and Rachel Clarkson Scholarship FundDaughters of the Holy Cross - Sara Hempley Scholarship FundExplorers Scholarship FundFirst Choice Member ScholarshipMae and Wilbur Fulmer Scholarship FundRhittie Gettone - Leading by Example - Communities In Schools Scholarship FundGilbert Ruritan Scholarship FundThe Katherine Kennedy Greiner FundHandel-Carter Assistance FundWilliam S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship FundDr. Robert Howard/WHS Scholarship FundBobby J. Jacobs Jr. Turn Your Life Around AwardEstelle Jones Memorial Scholarship FundEstelle Jones Non-Traditional Students Scholarship FundLinkScholars Program FundTerry A. McCoy Leadership Scholarship EndowmentDr. William L. McDow Scholarship FundMiller Scholarship FundMiss South Carolina Scholarship FundNational Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Scholarship FundGrace Brooks and E. Perry Palmer FundThe Pierce/Zimmerman Scholarship FundJames J. Robb Scholarship FundRogers and Meredith Scholarship FundBobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship FundLouetta Slice Scholarship FundJunior League of Columbia, Inc. Scholarship Fund

South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship FundH. Eugene Webb Jr. Scholarship FundMilford H. Wessinger Scholarship FundWoodlands’ Families Scholarship Fund

This year, we awarded 70 scholarships totaling

$158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and

brightest students, as follows:

Maddison Aaron, Pelion (The Citadel)Fretoria Addison, Columbia (Midlands Tech)Niya Anderson, Hopkins (Clafin University)Jazmine Anderson, Columbia (Lander University)Brandi Bell, Ridgeway (College of Charleston)Tywan Bookert, Columbia (Lander University)Hunter Booth, Chapin (Clemson University)Jonathan Bowles, Lexington (Clemson University)Almando Brown, Hopkins (Limestone College)Markayla Busby, Bamberg (Winthrop University)Regan Carwile, Belton (Clemson University)Thomas Cauthen, Rembert (University of South Carolina)Amanda Clark, Chapin (University of South Carolina)Kristen Davis, Lexington (University of South Carolina)Katelyn Delbocca, Sumter (University of South Carolina)Madison Dominick, Pomaria (Clemson University)Walker Fickling, Sumter (University of South Carolina)Hakim Frazier-Harris, Columbia (SC State University)Alanah Frye, Lexington (Clemson University)Christopher Galloway, Sumter (University of South Carolina)Kimberly Glover, Orangeburg (Hampton University)Ja’Keon Green, Sumter (Coastal Carolina University)Tyrone Guinyard, Columbia (Greenville Technical College)Jennifer Hill, Chapin (Clemson University)Michele Hindermyer-Heller, Irmo (Midlands Tech)

Matthew Hurtt, Columbia (Winthrop University)LeDetra Jackson, Columbia (Coker College)Eva Jenkinson, Lexington (Lander University)Zachary Kanipe, Lexington (Newberry College)Alexa Karoly, Winnsboro (Columbia College)Mary King, Columbia (University of Georgia)Curtdrieka Kirksey, Columbia (Lander University)Franshawn Mack, Hopkins (SC State University)Michaela Massey, Richburg (York Technical College)Danlet Mayson, Heath Springs (University of South Carolina-Lancaster)Megan Middleton, Lexington (Anderson University)Erin Owens, Hemingway (Coastal Carolina University)Raymond Padgett, Batesburg (College of Charleston)Jenna Poole, Columbia (University of South Carolina)Melody Rivers, Wedgefield (Clafin University)Cheryl Robertis, Summerville (Charleston Southern University)Victoria Small, Orangeburg (Clafin University)Jonathan Smith, Columbia (Furman University)Rachel Smith, Columbia (North Greenville University)Louise Speights, Columbia (Johnson C. Smith University)Kathryn Spence, Columbia (Lander University)Brandon Stroman, Hopkins (Walters State Community College)Ayanna Suber, Columbia (Coastal Carolina University)Tanner Swain, Orangeburg (The Citadel)Tamarik Taylor, Eastover (SC State University)Hunter Threlkeld, West Columbia (Anderson University)William Threlkeld, Williamston (University of South Carolina)Cora Webb, Columbia (College of Charleston)Jasmine Williamson, Hopkins (Winthrop University)Jenna Williams, Gilbert (University of South Carolina)Lafontant Williamson, Columbia (Midlands Tech)Consuela Yisrael, Columbia (Midlands Tech)Six Students Attending Glenforest School

2014 Scholarship Funds and Awards

During the past 30 years, the Community Foundation has inspired generosity by talking about giving. We have grown from a family of 10 funds in 1989 to over 400 funds today. The newest members of our fund family are listed in this publication. They are a diverse lot, ranging from arms collectors to musicians and families to corporations, yet they all share a common philosophy, as stated by Winston Churchill, “We make a living by

what we get; but we make a life by what we give.” Perhaps this is why generosity is so utterly contagious and incredibly fun to celebrate. And, celebrate we will at our annual Best of Philanthropy award celebration on November 13th. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for an energizing, fun-filled evening.

Our 30 year conversation has been inspired by you – folks whose gifts to Midlands

Gives were contagious and inspired over 5,000 gifts that totaled more than $704,000; folks whose acts of kindness are making a difference every day; folks whose lives are enriched by giving. I look forward to continuing the conversation across the Midlands. I hope you’ll join me.

Cheers! JoAnn

Letter from the President

We gratefully recognize the donors who support our work.

— JoAnn Turnquist

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On June 24, 2014, Central Carolina Community Foundation staff and board of trustees welcomed our new fundholders, who joined us between July 2013 and June 2014, with a reception at the Palmetto Club.

New FundholdersThe Andrews Family Fund

Peneliza Major Coker Fund

Columbia Urban League, Inc. Agency Fund

The CYD Legacy Fund

Daybreak, Inc. Fund

The Earth Hand Fund

The Eccleston-Butler Family Fund

Mae and Wilbur Fulmer Scholarship Fund

The Gilroy Family Fund

The Henry and Gloria Goldberg Fund

The Katherine Kennedy Greiner Fund

Chad and Rebecca Gunnlaugsson Family Fund

Heart ‘N Soul Band Endowment Fund

The Heart ‘N Soul Band Fund

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Junior League of Columbia Community Enrichment Fund

Dr. and Mrs. David Kulbersh Charitable Fund

Dr. Percy A. Mack Richland One Superintendent

Endowment Fund

The Douglas A. Mahan Memorial Fund

The Donna and Curt Rone Fund

The Jeryl Salmond II Memorial Fund

Sistercare Non-Endowed Fund

Sonoco Foundation Fund

South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship Fund

The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation Fund

The Up and Away Fund

The Jan S. and David C. Weaver Fund

New Fundholder Reception

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guests enjoy the receptiontrustee bruce hughes, charlotte henderson, jennifer meyer, trustee ben rex

rev. jeryl salmond, thelma salmond, dr. jasper salmond, joann turnquist

doug neal, trustee barbara rackes, betty neal

kim leighton, ginny hairston

trustee terry schmoyer, stuart andrews

dawn staley, pat vanhuss, trustee susie vanhuss

jan weaver, lauren weaver petroff, trustee bruce hughes

5th Annual Celebration and Best of Philanthropy AwardsNovember 13, 2014, 6:00 PM701 Whaley, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us as we celebrate this year’s winners and honor ordinary people in our community who make a difference in the community. Tickets will be available to purchase online in October on http://youfoundation.org.

Inspiring Generosity with Barbara BonnerOctober 23, 2014, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Columbia Museum of Art

Make plans to attend this inspiring evening with special guest speaker Barbara Bonner, author of Inspiring Generosity. This moving collection includes the stories of 17 remarkable men and women who have changed both their own lives and the lives of others through their generosity. Ms. Bonner will talk on what she has learned about true generosity by working with philanthropists throughout her life, followed by a reception and book signing. This event is in partnership with Columbia Museum of Art for their planned giving series, “The Art of Giving.” Visit http://yourfoundation.org to make reservations for this free event.

Midlands Gives May 5th, 2015

Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge, is returning this year on May 5th, 2015. Registration is now open for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a local office in one of the 11 Midlands counties served by the Foundation. While the registration deadline is February 15, 2015, organizations are encouraged to register as soon as possible to enjoy priority scheduling for free training benefits. To begin the registration process or to learn more about Midlands Gives, visit http://yourfoundation.org.

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group. These realizations led to the selection of the Community Foundation to manage their grants administration, evaluation, outreach and distribution in March of this year.

Establishing their corporate donor advised fund at the Community Foundation has allowed Sonoco to strengthen their philanthropic efforts. “Our partnership with Central Carolina Community has allowed us to focus on our company’s core business while also positively impacting the communities where we operate, “states Roger Schrum, Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs. “Our trust in the Foundation’s expertise in financial performance and management of the philanthropic grants process ensures that our philanthropic resources are distributed where they will have the most impact.” The Community Foundation acts as a centralized point of contact for all requests to the corporation. The requests are compiled, due diligence is conducted and the applications are prepared for review by the Sonoco Grants Committee. Once grant awards have been selected, the Foundation prepares grant agreements, issues checks and conducts ongoing review of the dollars’ expenditure and impact. The Sonoco staff spends less time on paperwork and more time making the decisions that make the community stronger.

Sonoco looks forward to continuing to make an impact in South Carolina in the future. They hope other businesses will follow their example of selecting the Foundation to manage their corporate philanthropy.

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