GWG Co-Chairs’ Update / October 2026

GWG Co-Chairs' Update - October 2026

CELEBRATING GWG

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, nearly 200 GWG members and guests celebrated the Kickoff of GWG’s 21st Year. Getting together after a summer break is always a highlight as seen here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Strictly Social (Members Only)

Monday, October 5 • 3:30-5:30PM

Peace Center, 300 S. Main St, Greenville 29601

Backstage Pass: Mockingbird & Coach Music Factory Tour (Please note start time)

View invitation and purchase a ticket HERE. Limited space remains.

Education Session #1: SPOTLIGHT ON ENVIRONMENT

Tuesday, October 20 • 8:30-10:00AM

Poinsett Club, 807 East Washington St, Greenville 29601

The Rise, Fall, and Recovery of Conestee Nature Preserve

View invitation HERE. Bring a guest and RSVP HERE.

Members Only

Wednesday, October 28 • 6:00PM

Home of our Founder, Frances Ellison

UNCORKED: Meet the Board over wine & conversation

Invitation has been emailed. RSVP HERE.

Education Session #2: SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

Tuesday, November 10 • 11:30AM-1:15PM

Greenville Tech Campus, Building 101, 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive 29607

Education that Empowers Lives and Communities

Mark your calendar and invite a guest. Invitations coming soon.

EOBO (Each One, Bring One)

Wednesday, November 18 • 5:30PM

Poinsett Club, 807 East Washington St, Greenville 29601

Sip, Shop & Spoil Yourself: A Holiday Night for Women

Guests are encouraged. All are welcome. Information and invitations coming soon.

To make it easier, just put ALL GWG events on your calendar! CLICK HERE

NEWS BEYOND THE GRANT

Stories of Impact

Ever wonder what impact your annual contribution makes? Speakers from five past grantees, one from each of our grant categories, inspired attendees at the Kickoff with their stories of the meaning of GWG grants. We were honored to be joined by the following and include a link to their powerful comments showing how a grant from GWG makes a difference right here in Greenville County. Select the link to view a video of each amazing Kickoff presentation.

Francie Todd, South Carolina Children’s Theatre LINK

Caitlyn Willard, Neighborhood Child and Family Collaborative LINK

Stephanie Bradley, Greenville Zoo LINK

Chris Hale, Mental Health America of Greenville County LINK

Ashley Villani, Jasmine Road LINK

Thanks to all GWG members whose contributions make this possible.

GWG NEWS

2026-2027 Invoices

GWG Annual Invoices are being sent. If you have opted for electronic communication, please check your email account and contact Melanie if you are not able to locate it. Annual contributions made before the December 1 deadline are appreciated so we can determine the amount of our 2027 Grant Pool. Have a payment question? Check out the FAQ HERE.

GWG’s Community Foundation of Greenville Liaison

Emily Pettigrew, Director of Marketing at the Community Foundation of Greenville, has been named the CFG liaison to GWG. Emily has been with CFG since 2022 and a GWG member since 2025. She is passionate about bringing people together to build charitable capital in order to make Greenville a place where everyone thrives. Her role as CFG Liaison will ensure strong communication between the two organizations to enhance the working relationship.

She will serve as a member of the GWG Endowment Committee and serves as a member of the GWG Board. Congratulations to Emily on just being named one of Greenville's Best and Brightest 35 and under! Read more here. Welcome Emily!!

Membership Update

We welcome the 47 members who have joined the GWG Class of 2027 so far this year and we thank the Membership Committee for their hard work. Members who invite guests to events are also strong contributors in growing our membership.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Join the Grants Review Committee (GRC)

The funding landscape is competitive and we expect a record number of grant applications this year. The GRC welcomes members to be a part of this rewarding mission. Contact greenvillewomengiving@gmail.com to learn more.

Philanos, the national women’s giving circle network, offers discussion groups, webinars and resources to become better educated and more thoughtful grant makers. Sign up (no charge) at this link to access information.

Join A Committee

Find a good fit in these Committee Descriptions.

Share the GWG Story

Follow and share GWG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Follow this year’s grantees’ social media pages by going to their websites
Volunteer to post and create stories on one or more of GWG’s social media platforms. Contact Tabi Cooper , Communications Committee Chair
Share the GWG story with prospective members and potential sponsors. Want some ideas of what to say in 30-60 seconds? CLICK HERE

Greater Good Greenville

GGG Greater Good Greenville serves as a collective voice for the nonprofit and philanthropic sector and functions to connect nonprofits and funders. GWG partners with GGG to learn more about needs and giving in Greenville County. You can find information about their events at https://greatergoodgreenville.org/about/. As we head into the fall election, you may want to check out their Civic Engagement section to find information about your representatives and locate sample ballots. GGG offers Simple Civics Podcasts with over 200 episodes featuring local representatives and candidates to help you learn about them.

Greenville Women Giving is an incredible organization that is an important part of Greenville County’s philanthropic community. Thanks to our members for making a difference.