For Good Connections

March 2025        

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Together SC and Francis Marion University’s Fred R. Sheheen Nonprofit Leadership Institute (FMU NPLI) are thrilled to announce that Terri Towle, Director of Resource Development at the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership!

With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and youth advocacy, Terri has played a crucial role in launching a $20 million Endowment Campaign, securing over $1.5 million in gifts in the past year alone, and expanding AmeriCorps programs to further the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.

Congratulations, Terri, on this well-deserved honor! Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions to South Carolina’s nonprofit community. 👉 Learn More

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