600+
Attendees
35+
Industry Topics
30+
Breakout Sessions
6
Hours of Networking
"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."
The 2025 SC Nonprofit Summit is designed to empower the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to create common ground around the pressing issues impacting our communities and our state.
Meet Your Keynote Speakers
Gov. David Beasley
SC native & winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for his work as the ED of the global UN World Food Programme, the 113th Governor of SC, and a former SC House Representative.
Dr. Manuel Pastor
Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, where he directs the USC Equity Research Institute.
Dr. Chris Benner
- Distinguished Professor and Dorothy E. Everett Global Information and Social Entrepreneurship Chair. Director of the Everett Program for Technology and Social Change and Director of the Institute for Social Transformation
Local (Elected) Leaders Panel
Trustee
Sylvia Harrison
School Board Member, Fairfield County Schools
Councilor
Liz Seman
County Council, Greenville County
Councilwoman
Tamika Williams Obeng
City Council, City of Georgetown
Prepare for the 2025 Nonprofit Summit
Watch the Keynote Recording now.
Get ready for the 2025 SC Nonprofit Summit by watching our Pre-Summit Keynote recording with Dr. Manuel Pastor and Dr. Chris Benner, where they explore how South Carolina’s growth is leaving some communities behind. Using refreshed data, they dive into bold leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and movement-building to foster inclusion, prosperity, and a shared sense of community—insights that will shape the conversation in February!
Day 1: Tuesday, February 25
12:00 PM - Registration opens
2 PM - Keynote
3:45 PM - Concurrent Sessions
5:30 PM - Welcome Happy Hour
Day 2: Wednesday, February 26
7:30 AM - Hot Breakfast Buffet
9 AM - Concurrent Sessions
10:30 AM - Keynote
12 PM - Buffet Lunch
1:30 PM - Concurrent Sessions
3 PM - Keynote - Local (Elected) Leaders Panel
5 PM - Allies For Good Reception
Day 3: Thursday, February 27
7:30 AM - Hot Breakfast Buffet
9 AM - State House Visit
9 AM - Concurrent Sessions
10:30 AM - Concurrent Sessions
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Special Hotel Rates
The 2025 Nonprofit Summit will be held at the Marriott Columbia conference center.While special rate rooms are SOLD OUT at the Columbia Marriott, we recommend the following hotels which are within easy walking distance to the Summit:
The Timeline
September 10
- Early Bird Registration Opens
- Special Hotel Rates Open
- Keynote and Panels Announced
- Standard Registration Opens
- 30+ Breakout Sessions Released