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PRESS RELEASE
Columbia-Based Consultancy Firm Selected to Present at Leading Industry Conference
Columbia, S.C., Feb. 25, 2009 – The Weathers Group, a business consultancy firm based in Columbia, has been selected for the sixth consecutive year to present at the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) annual conference. This leading industry event attracts executives from nonprofit agencies, foundations, faith-based organizations, and private sector corporations throughout the state. The two‐day event will be held March 10-11, 2010, and will feature sessions focused on the conference theme, “Navigating in a Sea of Change.”
Charles C. Weathers Sr., president of The Weathers Group, will moderate a panel discussion titled: “Lessons from the Field: Effective Ways to Partner with Faith-Based Organizations,”on Wednesday, March 10, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. Community leaders will discuss: how the current economic climate impacts community and faith-based organizations; collaborations, partnerships, and alliances; best practices; and federal initiatives from a South Carolina perspective. The panelists are: Emily Bugay, executive director of Family Promise of Beaufort County; Kristi King-Brock, executive director, Anderson Interfaith Ministries; Michele Cardwell, rural development specialist, USDA Rural Development; and Reverend Dr. Charles Heyward, pastor of Saint James Presbyterian Church in Charleston, S.C.
Weathers, an ordained pastor, brings to the discussion more than 20 years of experience with nonprofit and faith-based organizations. “My goal is to facilitate an interactive dialogue about ways to recognize community assets to advance common causes; more effectively identify and establish leadership within local communities; and forge policies and processes that enhance relationships with community and faith-based organizations,” said Weathers. “Improving your organization’s performance should be an ongoing process. In a rapidly changing world, this requires a commitment to professional development and instruction from experienced advisors. We applaud SCANPO for demonstrating this commitment for more than a decade.”
About South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO)
SCANPO serves as a vital resource for South Carolina nonprofit organizations. SCANPO seeks to strengthen and support nonprofits in South Carolina by offering training opportunities, advocating for the state’s nonprofit community, and encouraging communication between fellow nonprofits throughout South Carolina.
About The Weathers Group
Founded in 2001, The Weathers Group is an innovative consultancy firm that specializes in developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and building communities. By providing clients with educational seminars, keynote presentations, and technical assistance, The Weathers Group helps organizations and individuals enhance their performance. For more information, visit www.weathersgroup.com.
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