Posts Tagged ‘Fundraising’
Honoring Excellence: Meet the 2026 North Star Award Recipients
Honoring Those Who Light the Way Every year, the South Carolina State University Foundation Scholarship Gala & Tribute recognizes individuals whose lives and leadership reflect the very best of what our university represents. We are proud to announce the 2026 Dr. M. Maceo Nance, Jr. North Star Award Honorees. Jeanie Hunter Chief Executive Officer and…
Read MoreImportant Update from the South Carolina State University Foundation
Dear Alumni, Supporters, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Partners, Thank you for your continued generosity, commitment, and belief in the mission of the South Carolina State University Foundation. Your support, entrusted to the Foundation, makes it possible to provide meaningful opportunities for our students and to advance the long-term success of South Carolina State University.…
Read MoreState of the Foundation – Recording & Additional Q&A
Dear Supporters and Stakeholders, Thank you to everyone who joined us on 2/26 for the State of the Foundation. During the meeting, Chairman Stephen V. Beatty, Vice Chairwoman Kendra Speed Sellers, and Executive Director Lorne B. Steedley provided an overview of the Foundation’s governance structure, fiduciary oversight, audit and compliance standards, and long-standing commitment to…
Read MoreSouth Carolina State University Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Power:Ed to Support the Gala General Scholarship Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lorne Steedley steedley@scsufoundation.org South Carolina State University Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Power:Ed to Support the Gala General Scholarship Fund Orangeburg, S.C. — The South Carolina State University Foundation (SCSUF) is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation…
Read MoreAffirming Our Commitment: SCSUF Response to the MOU Suspension
The South Carolina State University Foundation acknowledges the University’s decision to call a vote to terminate its Memorandum of Understanding. The Foundation emphasizes that this action is not related to any finding of fault, wrongdoing, or deficiencies in the Foundation’s governance, financial management, or performance. For more than 50 years, the Foundation has successfully supported…
Read MoreFoundation Statement on Stewardship of Donor-Designated Funds
The South Carolina State University Foundation has a fiduciary duty to protect donor intent, safeguard charitable assets, and comply with all applicable governance and regulatory requirements. While South Carolina State University serves as the Foundation’s administrative gift processor under a Memorandum of Understanding, the Foundation remains a legally independent nonprofit entity solely responsible for the…
Read MoreSCSU Foundation Celebrates 35 Years of Giving, over $290,000 in Student Balance Relief for Graduates
Orangeburg, S.C. — January 9, 2026 — The South Carolina State University Foundation delivered a powerful gift of opportunity to graduating students, and the impact was made possible by the generosity of donors supporting the Foundation’s Gala & Tribute, now entering its 35th year as one of the University’s most significant annual fundraising traditions. In partnership with South…
Read MoreThank You for Supporting the SC State University Foundation this Giving Tuesday
Thank You for Supporting the SC State University Foundation this Giving Tuesday. To our donors, alumni, partners, and friends: thank you. Your support of the South Carolina State University Foundation is changing lives across our university community. Together, we are strengthening opportunities for deserving students and ensuring SCSU remains a beacon of excellence and equity…
Read MoreSouth Carolina State University Foundation Selects Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley as New Investment Manager
Orangeburg, S.C. – November 28, 2025 – The South Carolina State University Foundation today announced that it has selected Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley to serve as its new investment manager following a comprehensive national search aligned with the Foundation’s investment governance requirements. The Foundation’s Board is dedicated to a strong, forward-looking investment strategy that supports South…
Read MoreSouth Carolina State University Foundation Announces 35th Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute in Charleston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lorne Steedley Phone: 404-772-1987 Email: lorne.steedley@scsu.edu Website: http://scstategives.org/gala-2026 Orangeburg, S.C. — November 10, 2025 — The South Carolina State University Foundation will host its Thirty-Fifth Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina—an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, legacy, and opportunity. This milestone event coincides…
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