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Florida Based Silver Airways to Begin Service to Charleston, SC starting May 21 – Book Today

March 4, 2020

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Experience the charm of Charleston on Silver Airways! Looking for a getaway to see some historic landmarks, ride in a horse-drawn carriage down cobblestone streets and eat some of the best food this side of the Mississippi? Silver Airways, on May 21, will begin nonstop service to Charleston, SC. The three-times-weekly service will use Silver’s new fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft. Flights are available now, starting at $69 one way.

Book your Charleston vacation today at SilverAirways.com.

About Silver Airways

Silver Airways is a U.S. airline operating around 100 daily scheduled flights between gateways in Florida and The Bahamas. The company is owned by Versa Capital Management, LLC, a Philadelphia-based private equity investment firm. Silver Airways is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) with a maintenance facility based at Orlando International Airport in Florida.

The Silver Airways fleet is comprised of modern, state of the art aircraft with reliable, fuel-efficient turbo-prop engines.

In the summer of 2018, Silver completed the acquisition of Seaborne Airlines, a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based air carrier serving destinations throughout Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other countries in the Caribbean. Seaborne provides connections throughout the Caribbean via the carrier’s hub in San Juan, while also serving as the most critical link between St. Croix and St. Thomas with the carrier’s seaplane operation.

Seaborne Airlines at a glance
Acquired by Silver in the second half of 2018 Operating eight SAAB 340B and two Twin Otter seaplanes The carrier of choice for business professionals and leisure travelers in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Codeshare partnerships with American, Delta, JetBlue, and Vieques Air Link

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Food and Beverage Veterans to Lead Restaurant Program at Emeline, Charleston’s new concept boutique hotel

March 3, 2020

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Kara Czaplicki as General Manager of Restaurant and Bar Operations and Tim Morton to helm the kitchen as Executive Chef

Charleston, S.C., March 2, 2020 – This May, Emeline, developed and designed by Rockbridge and concepted in collaboration with Makeready, will further elevate Charleston’s culinary scene with the debut of its restaurant and bar program. Kara Czaplicki as General Manager of Restaurant and Bar Operations and Tim Morton as Executive Chef will lead the program that includes Emeline’s onsite eateries, Frannie & The Fox and Clerks Coffee Company, in addition to banquets and catering and in-room dining.

“We know Charleston has an exceptional culinary scene and it will take great talent to really participate in the already thriving restaurants in this great city. We understand the importance to have the right people leading the introduction of these clever dining options,” Christine Magrann, COO of Makeready, states. “Kara and Tim are incredibly talented in their craft and their inviting spirit will make you come on in, grab a drink and make yourself at home.”

Frannie & The Fox will delight guests, visitors and locals with its wood-fired eatery serving regional ingredients with Italian sensibilities in an all-day dining experience in the heart of Emeline. The restaurant will offer effortless, sincere service and seasonal, locally sourced cuisine in an indoor and outdoor courtyard setting. Chef Morton is designing a menu that will be comprised of sharable and approachable dishes. For a taste of the menu, Chef will be participating in Charleston Wine + Food Festival’s Night Bazaar on March 6 and the Culinary Village on March 7.

Clerks Coffee Company will be a vibrant dining and café experience that behaves as a natural extension of Emeline with convenient street-level access for passersby and those looking to work remote in a cozy atmosphere. Designed to be timeless with a hint of nostalgia, Clerks Coffee Company will serve Charleston-based Second State Coffee, offer breads and pastries made in-house daily and feature a soft serve gelato machine for worthwhile indulgences.

With over 13,000 square feet of new and flexible function space and 10 distinctive event spaces for a variety of group programs, gatherings with Emeline will be complete with a curated banquet and catering menu to reflect events from weddings to lunches on the run and retreats complete with interactive juice bars. Additionally, guests can enjoy the hospitable service and food from Frannie & The Fox in the comfort of their guest room. Emeline’s in-room dining menu has been thoughtfully curated to include breakfast in bed, a refreshing lunch or cozy dinner.

Driving the restaurant and bar program at Emeline, Kara and Tim will use their many years of experience as the restaurants are introduced to Charleston.

Kara Czaplicki, General Manager of Restaurant and Bar Operations at Emeline

Kara began her career in hospitality nearly 23 years ago as she took on various fine dining and bartending jobs to support her passion for ballet and art classes in college. Along the way, she developed an appreciation for the nuance of flavor and by using her design background, she has been able to provide oversight for crafting a choreographed experience that makes a space feel comfortable and the experience unforgettable.

With Makeready’s commitment to offering unique experiences that are locally curated with the city in mind, Kara has spent the past year on Makeready’s restaurant and bar operations task force familiarizing herself with each properties’ food and beverage programming. Now as she steps into the role of General Manager of Restaurant and Bar Operations at Emeline, she will focus on introducing Frannie & The Fox and Clerks Coffee Company. She brings with her a team-oriented approach centered around mutual respect for diners and staff alike and looks forward to assembling a team as welcoming as the Charleston community.

Kara received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State and will be based in Charleston.

Tim Morton, Executive Chef at Emeline

Tim fell in love with working behind a busy kitchen at the age of 16. As a native Minnesotan who has called Charleston his home for the past five years, he has developed an appreciation for hospitality, creating special moments for guests in an atmosphere that will make you feel at home.

Tim earned his 20-year skillset by working with Forbes Five Star rated hotels and restaurants. Most recently, he led the opening of Mercantile and Mash in Charleston as executive chef. Before the Lowcountry, he was the executive sous chef at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh under the leadership of Steven Greene and previously Scott Crawford. Prior to that, he spent time as chef tournant of Chicago’s famed Alinea restaurant. His dynamic background being mentored by some of the most notable chefs has shaped his vision as he steps into his role with Emeline.

As the Executive Chef at Emeline, Tim will demonstrate his belief in the art of seasonal cooking, highlighting regional Charleston ingredients into Emeline’s restaurant and bar program.

He is a graduate of the College of Coastal Georgia where he was accredited by the American Culinary Federation through its Culinary Apprentice Program at Sea Island Resort.

Emeline is now welcoming reservations, bookable online at hotelemeline.com or by calling 843-414-1661. To follow news and updates, please follow Frannie & The Fox on Instagram and Clerks Coffee Company on Instagram.

For headshots, hotel fact sheet and high-resolution renderings, please visit https://spaces.hightail.com/space/8W1saAaeXb.

About Emeline

Located in Charleston’s historic district, Emeline is a clever and thoughtfully designed retreat crafted with the curious traveler in mind charting their own course. The experienced team embodies the persona of a consummate host, always focused on the vibrant days of hospitality. Emeline’s accommodations provide a warm welcome after a busy day exploring all the notable points of interest that lie just outside its doors. This captivating refuge with 212 all king bed guest rooms, includes 128 luxury suites and 16 double king bed accommodations. Amenities include Frannie & The Fox, Clerks Coffee Company and Keep Shop. The property boasts over 13,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space and 10 total private occasion spaces, with the Hayne Street Gallery accommodating events up to 250 and for receptions up to 350 guests. Additionally, the courtyard and greenhouse, expansive outdoor spaces that are ideal settings for receptions or social gatherings. Visit www.hotelemeline.com to learn more or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/hotelemeline/.

About Makeready

Designed from the ground up to create truly independent hotel, restaurant and retail brands with individual points of view, Makeready is a different kind of hotel operator, one that provides an opportunity for travelers to connect to the world around them, city by city and person by person. Makeready is passionate about developing independent experiences that are an essential part of each community, cultivating deep, emotional connections across guests, teams and local brands to create sustainable value for investors. Makeready operates notable hotels, restaurants and retail shops throughout the country such as: Noelle, Keep Shop, Hidden Bar and Makeready L&L in Nashville; The Alida and Rhett in Savannah; The Adolphus and Commerce Goods + Supply in Dallas; Couvant in New Orleans; and Hank’s Seafood Restaurant in Charleston and its elevated venue space for private events, Hank’s Social Hall. Find us online at www.makereadyexperience.com or Instagram at www.instagram.com/makereadyexp.

About Rockbridge

Rockbridge, a private investment firm celebrating 20 years in business, has been investing in and building brands since 1999. The business has made more than 260 real estate and hospitality investments in 38 states worth over $8.0 billion in total capitalization. Rockbridge has been a prolific investor in the hospitality space and recently, delivered several new independent hotels similar to Emeline. These properties include The Adolphus (Dallas, TX), Cliff House (Cape Neddick, ME), Noelle (Nashville, TN), The Laylow (Waikiki, HI), and The Eliza Jane (New Orleans, LA) to name a few. Rockbridge’s core strength comes from its collaborative team, innovative thinking, relentless curiosity and focus on its culture. In 2019, Rockbridge was honored for a second year in a row as the top, philanthropic company in Central Ohio. Learn more at www.rockbridgecapital.com and Instagram.

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3 Utilization Taxes that could increase funding for education and infrastructure improvements in Charleston County

March 1, 2020

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By Mark A. Leon

Two major areas of concern in Charleston County spurred by the rapid residency growth and tourism spike are academic quality (teacher to student ratio, quality of the curriculum, teacher salaries and commercial space) and the infrastructure of our residential and city streets and sidewalks.

We propose 3 utilization taxes that we feel will drive toward an eco-friendly behavioral change and raise funding for academics and infrastructure improvements. All three put the weigh on the user, not the mass population.

Grocery store bag fee of $.25 per bag (plastic or paper). Many areas have banned the use of plastic bags and urged consumers to bring their own reusable bags, but paper bags remain and in some regions plastic as well. A sign alone reminding shoppers to use their own bags will not alone change behavior, but a fee of $.25 per bag will shift thinking and ultimately lead us to a paper and plastic-free community. This tax over time will diminish as change management begins to shift behavior and fewer people are relying on paper or plastic bags.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, a $2.00 per car fee will be charged for any car entering Folly Beach, Isle of Palms or Sullivan’s Island or a $50.00 seasonal pass. For sunrise and sunset chasers, dinner time foodies or evening beach events, these hours will not affect you. These are prime hours for local and out of town beachgoers. This is a small fee to pay considering parking will run between $10.00 and $20.00 per car.

South Carolina is ranked #42 in the nation in gas taxes. Translated, we have the 8^th cheapest gas in the country. Across Charleston County, if we increase the gas tax by 5 cents per gallon, we can raise millions of dollars to support infrastructure and academics. This is a small price to pay when you consider the cost of fixing your alignment after you hit a massive pothole.

If we implement these three utilization tax solutions, we can begin to move in the right direction to ensure we are giving our children the proper education and our local and tourist travelers have streets and roadways that are safe and well maintained.

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The Lettuce LocalMotive, an upfitted scaled version of a container farm coming to Mount Pleasant this weekend

February 28, 2020

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Did you know modern farmers can grow lettuce without using dirt? Or land, for that matter? Did you know they can harvest crops 365 days a year, regardless of hurricanes or draughts? They can if they’re growing lettuce hydroponically in a container farm. Hydroponic farming is a method of growing produce that uses water and nutrients, instead of soil.

As part of a year-long program to educate Publix customers about the benefits of hydroponic farming, and truly hyperlocal produce, The Lettuce LocalMotive, an upfitted scaled version of a container farm, will be on-site at Publix in Mt. Pleasant at 162 1125 Park W Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Customers are invited to step inside the interactive mobile farm to experience an actual hydroponic farming environment. Guided by Charleston, SC-based Vertical Roots farmers, the family-friendly event will showcase “a day in the life” of a hydroponic farmer, feature hands-on activities, and include salad bar samplings and giveaways. From hearing about how the shipping containers are converted into farms, to diving into the cloud-based technology behind the soil-less farming method, guests will learn all aspects of the sustainable benefits of hydro-farming.

If you’re in the area, we’d love for you to stop by. I’ve included some images from the Lettuce LocalMotive’s last stop as well as tour date infographics here, and am happy to answer any questions. Curious about more hydroponic farming facts? Read on below the sig line and check out this blog post over at Publix’s Checkout!

Best,

Amanda

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More Fun Facts About Hydroponic Farming

Hydroponic farms do not use soil, and instead utilize water and nutrients to grow produce. Vertical Roots lettuce is grown in a blend of all-natural coconut fiber, which is chemical- and pesticide residue- free.
Vertical Roots uses a cloud-based technology that monitors and controls the farm pod environment including the temperature, lighting and water dosage.
The technology even tracks every single seed to ensure food safety.
The technology also manages the water recycling and filtration, which ultimately utilizes 98% less water than traditional farming.
Vertical Roots farm pods are made from refurbished shipping containers and can be placed on any surface. This enables produce to be grown in communities that don’t have farm land, and promotes land conservation in communities that do.
The lettuce is grown 365 days a year. Each farm pod can produce 3,400 plants per harvest, and are harvested 15-16 times a year. That’s a lot of lettuce.
While 95% of lettuce is grown in Arizona and California and can travel up to 2,000 miles before it gets to the plate, hydroponic farms can be placed anywhere to provide fresh local produce to grocery stores within a closer radius.
Because of the controlled container environment and technology monitoring, hydroponic grown lettuce often contains more nutrients than traditional grown lettuce.

Upcoming South Carolina Lettuce LocalMotive Tour Dates

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College of Charleston among Peace Corps’ 2020 top volunteer-producing schools

February 28, 2020

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CHICAGO – Peace Corps announced today that College of Charleston ranked No. 14 among medium schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. There are 21 Cougars currently volunteering in countries around the world.

This is the fourth consecutive year that the College of Charleston has ranked among the top 25 medium schools. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, over 290 alumni from the College of Charleston have served abroad as volunteers.

“These schools are institutions that emphasize being global citizens and service-minded students,” said Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen. “I am excited to know the graduates coming from Peace Corps’ Top Colleges are using their skills to make a positive impact on their communities at home and abroad.”

There are 80 volunteers from South Carolina currently serving worldwide and 1,741 South Carolinians have served in the Peace Corps since the agency’s founding in 1961. South Carolina volunteers are among the more than 240,000 Americans who have served around the world in areas such as agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth development since 1961.

“College of Charleston is a melting pot of different backgrounds and experiences. My professors were constantly encouraging me to see what the world had to offer and to take advantage of it. The people I met made me eager to experience new cultures, with an open mind, and try to do some good in this world. My time at the college pushed me out of my comfort zone, and helped me make the decision to serve in Botswana,” said Addison Byrd, a volunteer in Botswana.

The Peace Corps ranks its top volunteer-producing colleges and universities annually according to the size of the student body. Below, find the top five schools in each category and the number of alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers. View the complete 2020 rankings of the top 25 schools in each category here.

Large Colleges & Universities – Total Volunteers:

More than 15,000 Undergraduates

1. University of Wisconsin-Madison – 79

2. University of Florida – 70

3. University of Virginia – 68

4. University of Maryland – College Park – 66

5. University of Georgia – 64

Medium Colleges & Universities – Total Volunteers:

Between 5,000 and 15,000 undergraduates

1. George Washington University – 62

2. American University – 48

3. College of William and Mary – 46

4. University of Vermont – 45

5. Tulane University – 34

Small Colleges & Universities – Total Volunteers:

Fewer than 5,000 undergraduates

1. St. Lawrence University – 19

2. Dartmouth College – 15

3. Eckerd College – 14

4. Bucknell University – 13 (tied)

4. Allegheny – 13 (tied)

4. Whitman College–13 (tied)

Graduate Schools – Total Volunteers:

1. George Washington University – 14

2. New York University – 11 (tied)

2. Tulane University – 11 (tied)

2. University of South Florida –11 (tied)

2. University of Washington – 11 (tied)

Historical, Since 1961:

1. University of California – Berkeley – 3,741

2. University of Wisconsin – Madison – 3,369

3. University of Washington – 3,101

4. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor – 2,775

5. University of Colorado – Boulder – 2,556

*Rankings are calculated based on fiscal year 2019 data as of September 30, 2019, as self-reported by Peace Corps volunteers.

About the Peace Corps: The Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad on behalf of the United States to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, community economic development, agriculture, the environment and youth development. Through their Peace Corps experience, volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a life-long commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today’s global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide. For more information, visit peacecorps.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Celebrities Born on February 29th – Leap Day Babies!!!

February 27, 2020

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Ever wonder who was born on the rare February 29th that only occurs once every four years? Here are a few notables.

February 29, 1468, Paul III, last Renaissance Pope (1534-49) is born

February 29, 1736, Ann Lee, American founder of the Shakers, born in Manchester, England (d. 1784)

February 29, 1828, Antonio Guzman Blanco, president Venezuela is born

February 29, 1836, Dickey Pearce, American baseball shortstop (pioneer shortstop position and the man who introduced the bunt) and manager (NY Mutuals, St. Louis Brown Stockings), born in Brooklyn, NY (d. 1908)

February 29, 1840, John Philip Holland, Irish engineer and father of the modern submarine, born in Liscannor, Ireland (d. 1914)

February 29, 1840 William Harvey Carney, American Civil War soldier (first African-American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor), born in Norfolk, Virginia (d. 1908)

February 29, 1904, Jimmy Dorsey, American orchestra leader (Stage Show), born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

February 29, 1904, Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Sherman Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausen – Holds the record for the longest ever personal name, born in Bergedorf, Germany (d. 1997)

February 29, 1916, Dinah Shore – American singer and actress (d. 1994)

February 29, 1920, Louise Wood, director of Girl Scouts of USA (1961-72)

February 29, 1924, Al Rosen, American baseball third baseman (MLB All-Star 1952–55; World Series 1948; AL MVP 1953; Cleveland Indians) and executive (NL Executive of the Year 1989), born in Spartanburg, South Carolina (d. 2015)

February 29, 1936, Henri Richard, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (record 11 Stanley Cups; NHL All-Star x 9; Montreal Canadiens), born in Montreal, Quebec1960 Tony Robbins, American motivational speaker

February 29, 1940, Billy Turner Jr., American Thoroughbred flat racing trainer (US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing 1977, Seattle Slew), born in Rochester, New York

February 29, 1944, Dennis Farina, actor (Get Shorty, Law & Order, Crime Story), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2013)

February 29, 1960, Tony Robbins, American motivational speaker

February 29, 1972, Antonio Sabato Jr, actor (Jagger Cates-General Hospital)

February 29, 1976, Ja Rule, American rapper (Between Me and You, Always on Time) and actor, born in NYC, New York

February 29, 1984, Cullen Jones, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4x100m freestyle 2008; 4x100m medley relay 2012), born in NYC, New York

February 29, 1984, Mark Foster American singer, songwriter, and musician is born

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Steinberg Law Firm Voted the “Best Law Firm in Summerville”

February 25, 2020

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Charleston, SC (Law Firm Newswire) February 25, 2020 – Earlier this month, Summerville Journal Scene reported that its readers voted the Steinberg Law Firm as the best law firm in Summerville. The Summerville Journal Scene is a local publication that dates back to the 1940s. The paper is delivered weekly to over 22,000 homes in the Dorchester County area. Summerville Communications, Inc., the parent company of Summerville Journal Scene, also publishes the Berkeley Independent and The Gazette.

The Steinberg Law Firm is a local Summerville personal injury and workers’ compensation firm that has offices located in Summerville, Goose Creek, and Charlottesville. The dedicated attorneys at the firm handle cases on behalf of those who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. The firm routinely pursues compensation for injury victims following car accidents, slip-and-falls, and incidents of medical malpractice and nursing home negligence.

Readers of the Summerville Journal Scene considered all area law firms when determining that Steinberg Law Firm was the best law practice in Summerville. The firm is known for its deep community roots, which go back over 90 years, when the firm’s founder, Irving Steinberg created a firm to represent the interests of those who needed a voice. Since then, Steinberg Law Firm has grown significantly, opening two additional regional offices and expanding its practice areas significantly.

According to readers, one of the most appreciated aspects of Steinberg Law Firm is that the firm measures its success by getting clients’ lives back on track. Unlike other law firms that focus their representation only on the most serious cases, Steinberg Law Firm represents clients in all types of claims and works quickly and efficiently to work towards the client’s stated goals. A major part of representing an injury victim, according to the partners at the firm, is listening to what is important to that individual client.

The skilled attorneys at Steinberg Law have over 170 years of combined legal experience handling South Carolina workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. Since the firm’s creation over 90 years ago, Steinberg Law attorneys have provided exceptional representation to clients dealing with personal injury and workers’ compensation claims in and around the Charleston, South Carolina area. The firm can be contacted at https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/.

Steinberg Law Firm
https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/

61 Broad St
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 720-2800

118 S Goose Creek Blvd
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 572-0700

103 Grandview Drive Suite A
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: (843) 871-6522

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The Blackbaud Institute Releases Annual Benchmarking Data to Empower Social Good Organizations

February 24, 2020

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Eighth annual Charitable Giving Report reveals continued growth of online and mobile donations

Charleston, S.C. (February 18, 2020) — The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today releases its eighth annual Charitable Giving Report, offering benchmarking data based on the largest analysis of overall and online giving statistics for social good organizations. Through the Charitable Giving Report, the Blackbaud Institute is equipping organizations with resources to inform their strategies by enabling them to compare their organization to peers – across size and subsector – and identify areas of strength and opportunity heading into the new year. While this year’s report offers year-over-year statistics on giving consistent with past reports, it also includes deeper analysis of the largest data set of donations and more context around the numbers than ever before to help social good organizations navigate and thrive in the ever-changing charitable giving landscape.

Additional new features to the Charitable Giving Report, include:

Insight into how to use trend data to benchmark.
Highlights of the practices organizations should be using to ensure they can continue to attract, engage and retain donors to achieve greater success in 2020 and beyond.
More data by subsector to provide organizations with a clearer picture of how they’re benchmarking against similar organizations, such as the average gift size and the average online gift size by subsector.
A view of the three-year trends in overall and online giving by organization size and subsector to uncover long-term trends.

“We created the Blackbaud Institute to lead groundbreaking research and insights to equip a thriving social good sector for impact. The Charitable Giving Report isn’t just a compilation of interesting statistics, tables and charts—it provides an opportunity to see where giving is—and more importantly where it can go if leaders use this data to inform their decisions,” said Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud’s vice president of product management and senior advisor to the Blackbaud Institute. “This year, we’ve taken a broader view of giving trends to provide a more representative perspective of what is happening with charitable giving, and it reveals charitable giving is continuing to evolve with our changing world. In the last year alone, online donations have increased nearly 7% and more than a quarter of those online donations come from a mobile device.”

The 2019 Charitable Giving Report includes giving data from 8,210 nonprofit organizations representing $36.3 billion in fundraising revenue as well as online giving data from 5,204 nonprofit organizations representing $2.7 billion in online fundraising revenue.

Key Giving Trends from the Charitable Giving Report:

A 3-year view of fundraising from the same organizations reveals a 5.1% growth in overall giving and an increase of nearly 10% for online donations.
Online giving in 2019 grew 6.8% year-over-year for the 5,204 nonprofit organizations in the analysis, while overall giving in 2019 grew 1.0% for the 8,210 nonprofit organizations included in the report.
The percentage of fundraising from online giving continues to grow with 8.7% of total fundraising stemming from online giving in 2019. Additionally, small nonprofits continued to show the largest year-over-year growth in percentage of total fundraising stemming from online giving.
In 2019, an estimated 26% of online donations were made using mobile devices. This has grown steadily since 2014 when it was just 9% of online donations.
While the median donation amount for gifts below $1,000 in the U.S. has remained steady at $20 for years, the median donation amount for gifts above $1,000 in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2016, now clocking in at $2,500.
The average donor age in the U.S. remains largely unchanged at 63, which has been consistent since 2016.

Read the full 2019 Charitable Giving Report at BlackbaudInstitute.com/CharitableGiving. In addition to this report, view additional resources from the Blackbaud Institute, including The Explorer, the premier online knowledge base for information and statistics about social good. The Explorer gives users the ability to easily and quickly search and access the social good statistics and best practices that matter to them by pulling the latest data and trends from the sector’s most credible sources. The content is regularly updated and is available free, like all Blackbaud Institute resources, as part of Blackbaud’s give-back philosophy.

About The Blackbaud Institute

The Blackbaud Institute drives research and insight to accelerate the impact of the social good community. It convenes expert partners from across the philanthropic sector to foster diverse perspectives, collective thinking and collaborative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Using the most comprehensive data set in the social good community, the Blackbaud Institute and its partners conduct research, uncover strategic insight and share results broadly to drive effective philanthropy at every stage, from fundraising to outcomes. Knowledge is powering the future of social good, and the Blackbaud Institute is an engine of that progress. Learn more, sign up for our newsletter, explore our knowledge base of social good best practices and trends, see the latest quarterly statistics on giving and check out our most recent resources at BlackbaudInstitute.com.

About Blackbaud

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, foundations, companies, education institutions, healthcare organizations and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Charleston Native Faith Schueler Releases New Nashville Produced Album, “One Love Song At a Time” – Check it out today

February 23, 2020

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Charleston born and raised Faith Schueler has released a new album that we feel you should be listening to.

“One Love Song at a Time” can be purchased or downloaded on all musical platforms including Spotify and iTunes!

Album Details

This album was recorded and produced in Nashville. Faith co-wrote these songs with Kris Bergsnes who has written for Tim McGraw and many other talented artists as well as singer, songwriter, and musician Jordan Lawhead who has worked with John Mayer and other amazing musicians!

The background vocalist featured on these tracks is Greg Barnhill, who has sung backup vocals for Tim McGraw and other well-known country artists! My producer Greg Bieck in Nashville has worked with artists such as Hall and Oats, Little Big Town, and Christina Aguilera to name a few!

About Faith

Faith Schueler’s first EP, One Love Song at a Time, is finally here! “One Love Song At A Time” was produced by Nashville producer Greg Bieck (known for Hall & Oates and Little Big Town to name a few). The lyrics and music for her soon to be released the single “Tell Me Everything” was co-written by Faith, Greg Bieck, and Nashville’s singer/songwriter/guitarist Jordan Lawhead. Jordan is also featured as a background vocalist along with Nashville’s Greg Barnhill (Singer/songwriter/musician and background vocalist for Tim McGraw and many other artists). The remaining songs on Faith’s EP were co-written by Faith, Greg Bieck, and Nashville songwriter Kris Bergsnes (songs were written for Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, and many other artists) and feature Greg Barnhill with background vocals as well. Her songs also feature several of Nashville’s best musicians.

Prior to traveling to Nashville to record her upcoming releases, Faith has been singing and performing in her hometown in South Carolina. She has two current singles released on various media platforms that she wrote solo and recorded with producer Elliott Elsey of Charleston, SC who works with artist Daryl Hall and Darius Rucker to name a few. Faith has spent the past 5 years working diligently on her musical passion and continues to work toward her dream and touch lives through her music. She attributes her success to her Christian faith and sings with passion and conviction.

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Segal Trials Seeking Charleston Area Volunteers for Paid ADHD Research Study

February 23, 2020

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Do you or someone you know suffer from ADHD?

Segal Trials is currently conducting a clinical research study evaluating the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication for patients with ADHD.

You May Qualify if:

You are between the ages of 18-55
You are experiencing symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity or both at the same time

Participants who qualify may receive:

Study Related Exams & Lab Work at No Cost
Investigational Medication
Complimentary Transportation
Compensation up to $715

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