Join Together SC

Together SC is the only professional organization in South Carolina that focuses primarily on the needs of 501(c)(3) organizations. Nonprofit organizations that have incorporated with the SC Secretary of State and received their 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS are invited to join as a Nonprofit Member. Together SC also supports start-up nonprofits regardless of their member status. 

Member Benefits:

• Association Health Plan via BlueCross BlueShield of SC
• Ancillary insurance benefits from Mutual of Omaha.

• Retirement Plan Options from Mutual of America

• Employee Assistance Services from First Sun
• Student Loan Management/ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Assistance for staff members from Savi!
• BoardStrong access to board recruitment tool, launched this fall
• Board Chair Welcome Call 
• Receive bi-weekly newsletter, For Good Connections. And share your news statewide. Submit here.
• Add your "Proud Together SC Member" eCal on your website
• Engage through our growing number of Peer Networks to collaborate, learn, and share with others. As a member of a peer network you can join the Peer Network Listserv Groups, a virtual community that allows you to share questions, resources and stay closely connected to your peers.
• Get answers quickly via online resources and Together SC staff support
• Receive one free job posting (per fiscal year) on Together SC's Career Center – SC's leading nonprofit job site. And pay the discounted member rate of $49/post for additional posts.
• Save with the discounted member rate for board and staff attending the annual SC Nonprofit Summit (February 25-27, 2025, in Columbia).
• Find contacts and increase your exposure with profiles in and multi-user access to Together SC’s Member Directory.
• Participate in free learning opportunities and other events.
• Stay on top of state and federal legislative action through advocacy updates and legislative alerts and engage as an Advocacy Ally
• Connect with consultants via the Consultant Collaborative Directory
• Utilize Guiding Principles & Best Practices and other Together SC publications.
• Attend Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) chapter events at their member rate.
• Connect with grantmakers at gatherings and receive funding alerts via For Good Connections.
• Save with member discounts offered by National Council of Nonprofits, BoardSource, Idealware, and other state and national resources.
• Together SC is a demographics partner with Candid. Claim and update your demographic data with Candid to help funders access your info all in one place. 
• Vote on candidates for the Together SC Board

Annual Dues:

In June 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new dues schedule for Nonprofit Members for the first time in 10 years. Dues are now based only on the member organization's reported annual revenue on their last Form 990, not including in-kind revenue.

• Less than or equal to $50,000 = $50 (For organizations who file IRS Form 990-N e-Postcard)
• More than $50,000 but less than $100,000 = $100
• $100,000 or more but less than $200,000 = $200
• $200,000 or more but less than $500,000 = $300
• $500,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 = $500
• $1,000,000 or more but less than $5,000,000 = $700
• $5,000,000 or more but less than $10,000,000 = $900
• $10,000,000 or more but less than $25,000,000 = $1,100
• $25,000,000 or more = $1,300

Together, SC aims to work closely with the state's many United Ways, community foundations, and corporate and private foundations, for we all share a common goal of advancing South Carolina's nonprofit community.

Our many philanthropic members consider Together SC a strong ally in meeting the needs of their grantees and the communities they serve. We are grateful for their partnership and support.

Member Benefits:

All benefits offered Together SC's Nonprofit Members, plus:

• Licensing of branded Together SC’s Guiding Principles & Best Practices for use with grantees
• Collaborating on gatherings, calls, and training events targeted to grantees and community needs
• Ability to sponsor and offer scholarships for grantees for events and learning opportunities with online applications (i.e., Carolina Leadership Seminars, Nonprofit Summit, etc.)
• Customized training for an individual grantee or a select group of grantees
• Technical assistance for start-up nonprofits in your service area
• Statewide promotion of your training events, invitations to apply, and other news
• Access to vetted speakers
• Advocacy on sector-wide issues

As 501C3s, philanthropic partners are voting members of Together SC.

In addition to membership, Together SC invites sponsorship of local training events and offers customized services for your community. Please contact Benjamin Bullock at Benjamin@togethersc.org to discuss this.

Annual Dues:

Dues levels are based on total grants (or annual distribution) made in South Carolina during the previous fiscal year. Annual membership is for twelve months from the date dues are paid. Dues may be paid online.

Less than $100K in grants = $250 

$100K , but less than $750K in grants = $500 

$750K , but less than $3M in grants = $750 

$3M , but less than $7.5M in grants = $1,000 

$7.5M , but less than $10M in grants = $1,250 

$10M in grants = $1,500

The Consultant Collaborative is our membership program for entrepreneurs and firms who provide services primarily to nonprofit organizations and want to engage more closely with Together SC and other consultants serving the nonprofit sector.

The Consultant Collaborative is both a membership level and a peer network led by a peer leadership team. In joining the Collaborative, consultants agree to adopt the Consultant Collaborative Code of Conduct (Effective 7/1/2024).

Benefits include:

• Profile with portrait/logo in our public Consultant Collaborative Directory
• Participation in the Consultant Collaborative Peer Network and Listserv, a virtual community that allows you to be closely connected to your peers. 
• Regular network calls to connect with other consultants, find support for growing your business and engaging with Together SC. Calls are typically held on the third Thursday of the month.
• Help with connecting with nonprofits requesting consulting referrals.
• Sharing links to your training programs, white papers, and videos with our members via For Good Connections
• Attending or exhibiting at the Nonprofit Summit at the Collaborative's discounted rate
• Display the "Proud Member" e-Cal

Annual Dues: $250

Our Corporate Ally membership benefits larger,for-profit companies who offer goods or services for nonprofits, among others. We also seek to engage corporate leaders who support charitable nonprofits philanthropically and who believe in Corporate Social Responsibility.

Benefits include:

• Spotlighting Allies' sponsorship or grant funding opportunities to nonprofit members through digital communications channels
• Priority in sponsoring meetings and events
• Annual highlight through series of industry specific panels related to insurance, banking, and other sectors to highlight community engagement
• Development and technical assistance for employees serving on charitable nonprofit boards
• Assistance with matching employees and nonprofit boards service opportunities

Dues are based on the company's annual revenue in SC for the prior reporting year:

Less than $5M - $500

Between $5-10M - $1,000

More than $10M - $1,500

Together SC builds partnerships with departments of public or private institutions of higher learning, that offer educational courses, degree or certificate training for professionals and volunteers working in the nonprofit field. Because we have shared capacity building goals, Together SC aims to support the goals of, and work closely with, our Academic Partners.

Member Benefits:

All benefits offered Together SC's Nonprofit Members except for opportunity to vote for Together SC board candidates. Additional benefits include:

• Profile in and single-user access to Together SC’s online Member Directory
• Students enrolled in Academic Partner programs may receive sharply discounted student rate to the Nonprofit Summit
• Together SC presentations and assistance with trainings
• Support for nonprofit career and intern placement services for student
• Help marketing pertinent classes, trainings and services
• Other benefits may include: access to nonprofit leaders to guest lecture, distribution of survey instruments, and help with original research benefiting SC’s nonprofit sector

Annual Dues: $250

Government Partners are state, regional, or local government agencies which either function similarly to private nonprofit organizations, or which support nonprofit organizations through funding or other resources.

Together SC seeks to work with these agencies to furthered shared goals in building the capacity of South Carolina's nonprofit organizations.

Member Benefits:

• All benefits offered Together SC's Nonprofit Members except for opportunity to vote for Together SC board candidates.
• Profile in and single-user access to Together SC’s online Member Directory
• Together SC presentations and assistance with trainings

Annual Dues: $125

Together SC realizes there are individuals and nonprofit organizations who are not ready for, or in need of, full membership. The Friend category offers a way to stay in the know while supporting the nonprofit community and strengthening Together SC's voice and advocacy efforts.

Member Benefits:

• Profile in and single-user access to Together SC’s online Member Directory
• Bi-weekly eNewsletter, For Good Connections
• Engage through our growing number of Peer Networks to collaborate, learn, and share with others. As a member of a peer network you can join the Peer Network Discussion Groups, a virtual community that allows you to share questions, resources and stay closely connected to your peers.

Annual Dues: $50

Not ready to become a member?  Get to know our work by signing up to receive the bi-weekly For Good Connections e-newsletter.