South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development

01/26/2026

SCACED and its members work tirelessly to decrease poverty, increase prosperity, and improve the lives of our neighbors. Over the past 10 years, SCACED members have attracted more than $15 million dollars for our communities to increase access to jobs and job readiness, develop safe and affordable housing, start new businesses and provide access to healthy food.

SCACED members are an integral part of a coalition of more than 200 individuals and organizations dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for low-wealth communities in South Carolina.

Click the link to learn more and become a member!

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01/23/2026

Several SCACED members and partners have current job openings. Click the link to view our full job board. If you have an opening you'd like added to the job board, send the description link or file to Sterling Chancley at [email protected].

Community Development Planning Manager | Greenville County Redevelopment Authority | Greenville, SC | View job description

01/22/2026

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, plan, and serve our communities. This hands-on session introduces tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot—showing how they can be used to enhance research, streamline administrative tasks, and fill entry-level staffing gaps in lean organizations. Participants will explore real-world use cases for writing, data analysis, communications, and program management—learning how to use AI responsibly and effectively to increase productivity and mission impact.

01/21/2026

SCACED Sets a Clear Policy and Advocacy Agenda for 2026

As South Carolina prepares for the 2026 legislative session on January 13, 2026, the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is advancing a focused policy and advocacy agenda designed to strengthen housing stability, expand access to capital, and support community-based economic development statewide.

A central priority for SCACED is advocating for the reauthorization of the Community Development Tax Credit (H.4164). The Public Policy Committee remains encouraged by legislative support in the House and is actively working to advance the bill following the conclusion of the state budget process. To maximize the likelihood of passage, SCACED is also exploring the introduction of a companion bill in the Senate, recognizing the narrow legislative window for action.

SCACED is also calling for renewed state funding for the Microenterprise Partnership Program, authorized under the Microenterprise Development Act and administered by the South Carolina Department of Commerce. While the program was successfully launched with SCACED’s partnership, it has remained unfunded in recent years. Restoring funding in the 2026 state budget would strengthen technical assistance and capital access for microbusinesses, particularly in low-wealth and rural communities.

In addition, SCACED will continue to advocate for housing stability policies, including eviction public records reform (H.4270), and will engage South Carolina’s congressional delegation around key provisions of federal housing legislation aimed at expanding supply, preserving existing housing stock, and revitalizing vacant properties. Together, these priorities reflect SCACED’s commitment to advancing practical, bipartisan solutions that support resilient communities and inclusive economic growth across South Carolina in 2026 and beyond. We look forward to bringing updates in the coming weeks and months.

01/20/2026

You’re invited!
Tax Time Opportunities and Financial Education Resources:
Building Consumer Savings and Banking Relationships
January 27, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time
via Webinar

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will host a national webinar for banks and community-based organizations to help more low- and moderate-income consumers:
Access free tax preparation services by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified preparers;
Receive their tax refunds via direct deposit into an insured bank account; and
Increase awareness about the phase out of IRS tax refund paper checks.
In support of the upcoming Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, this webinar will raise awareness about the EITC as well as the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit, so taxpayers can lower their taxes and get the largest refund for which they qualify.
In addition, representatives from non-profit VITA providers and a bank will discuss how they have collaborated to help unbanked tax filers open accounts and how they have leveraged free FDIC Money Smart financial education resources. These resources help consumers set financial goals, create spending and savings plans, build emergency funds by leveraging tax refunds, and maintain positive banking relationships.

Click Here to Register:

01/13/2026

LAST CALL: SOC Level I Analyst (STBS) – Late Enrollment Now Open
Opportunity doesn’t wait—and neither should talent.

Each1Teach1 is opening late enrollment for its SOC Level I Analyst (STBS) program, a workforce-ready pathway designed to move committed individuals into high-demand cybersecurity and security operations careers.

This program is built for access, equity, and real outcomes—especially for communities served by nonprofits, CDCs, and workforce partners.

Multiple Access Paths Available
Participants can enroll through several aligned pathways, including:
• Nonprofit Partners (e.g., Goodwill Industries)
• Workforce Agencies (e.g., SC Works)
• Community Development Organizations (e.g., SCACED, Columbia Urban League)
• Mission Access Initiative (Out-of-Pocket Options)

Access for All—By Design
Each1Teach1 operates on a simple belief:
Talent is universal. Opportunity is not.
That’s why the STBS program uses a sliding, mission-aligned pricing model—one that adapts to a participant’s economic reality rather than excluding them because of it.
This isn’t just about scholarships.
It’s about building on-ramps.

If someone is committed to doing the work, there is a clear and fair path forward.

🔥 Call to Action
SCACED members are encouraged to apply, refer, and share this opportunity with:
• Job seekers
• Career changers
• Returning citizens
• Underemployed adults
• Workforce and community program participants
👉 Apply now: https://each1teach1.us
👉 Select: STBS – SOC Level I Analyst
👉 Then call to discuss access options and next steps
Questions are welcome. Referrals are encouraged.
Ambition is the only prerequisite.

01/13/2026

You’re invited!
Tax Time Opportunities and Financial Education Resources:
Building Consumer Savings and Banking Relationships
January 27, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time
via Webinar

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will host a national webinar for banks and community-based organizations to help more low- and moderate-income consumers:
Access free tax preparation services by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified preparers;
Receive their tax refunds via direct deposit into an insured bank account; and
Increase awareness about the phase out of IRS tax refund paper checks.
In support of the upcoming Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, this webinar will raise awareness about the EITC as well as the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit, so taxpayers can lower their taxes and get the largest refund for which they qualify.
In addition, representatives from non-profit VITA providers and a bank will discuss how they have collaborated to help unbanked tax filers open accounts and how they have leveraged free FDIC Money Smart financial education resources. These resources help consumers set financial goals, create spending and savings plans, build emergency funds by leveraging tax refunds, and maintain positive banking relationships.
Click the link to register:

01/09/2026

SCACED and its members work tirelessly to decrease poverty, increase prosperity, and improve the lives of our neighbors. Over the past 10 years, SCACED members have attracted more than $15 million dollars for our communities to increase access to jobs and job readiness, develop safe and affordable housing, start new businesses and provide access to healthy food.

SCACED members are an integral part of a coalition of more than 200 individuals and organizations dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for low-wealth communities in South Carolina.

Click the link to learn more and become a member!

01/08/2026

SCACED Sets a Clear Policy and Advocacy Agenda for 2026

As South Carolina prepares for the 2026 legislative session on January 13, 2026, the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is advancing a focused policy and advocacy agenda designed to strengthen housing stability, expand access to capital, and support community-based economic development statewide.
A central priority for SCACED is advocating for the reauthorization of the Community Development Tax Credit (H.4164). The Public Policy Committee remains encouraged by legislative support in the House and is actively working to advance the bill following the conclusion of the state budget process. To maximize the likelihood of passage, SCACED is also exploring the introduction of a companion bill in the Senate, recognizing the narrow legislative window for action.
SCACED is also calling for renewed state funding for the Microenterprise Partnership Program, authorized under the Microenterprise Development Act and administered by the South Carolina Department of Commerce. While the program was successfully launched with SCACED’s partnership, it has remained unfunded in recent years. Restoring funding in the 2026 state budget would strengthen technical assistance and capital access for microbusinesses, particularly in low-wealth and rural communities.
In addition, SCACED will continue to advocate for housing stability policies, including eviction public records reform (H.4270), and will engage South Carolina’s congressional delegation around key provisions of federal housing legislation aimed at expanding supply, preserving existing housing stock, and revitalizing vacant properties. Together, these priorities reflect SCACED’s commitment to advancing practical, bipartisan solutions that support resilient communities and inclusive economic growth across South Carolina in 2026 and beyond. We look forward to bringing updates in the coming weeks and months.

01/06/2026

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, plan, and serve our communities. This hands-on session introduces tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot—showing how they can be used to enhance research, streamline administrative tasks, and fill entry-level staffing gaps in lean organizations. Participants will explore real-world use cases for writing, data analysis, communications, and program management—learning how to use AI responsibly and effectively to increase productivity and mission impact.

CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER:
https://scaced.glueup.com/event/ai-for-impact-boosting-efficiency-research-capacity-virtual-159162/

01/05/2026

Several SCACED members and partners have current job openings. Check out the brief descriptions below and click the link to view our full job board. If you have an opening you'd like added to the job board, send the description link or file to Sterling Chancley at [email protected]

SCACED is hiring for a Communications and Membership Coordinator. Click the below link to learn more and apply: Communications & Membership Coordinator - North Charleston, SC 29406 - Indeed.com

SCACED is hiring for a Program Associate. Click the below link to learn more and apply: Program Associate - North Charleston, SC 29406 - Indeed.com

Charleston County is seeking a Housing Development Financial Manager. Click the link to learn more and apply: Housing Development Financial Manager | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Spellman and Johnson are seeking a Director of Philanthropy in Charleston, SC. Click the link to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ezBDqP_m

CLIMB Fund is hiring for an Executive Director in Charleston, SC. Click the link to learn more and apply. Executive Director at Shift HR

Homes of Hope is hiring for a Director of Director of Housing and Property Management, a Compliance Manager, and a Marketing and Annual Giving Manager. Click the below link to access the full job board and learn more.

Click the link below to view the full job board:

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01/02/2026

P*e Dee set for major renovation with over $600K in development grants

Communities across the P*e Dee are getting a major boost, thanks to hundreds of thousands of dollars in state grant funding aimed at revitalization and economic growth.
Earlier this month, the South Carolina Department of Commerce awarded Community Development Block Grant funding to 27 communities across the state.

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Earlier this month, the South Carolina Department of Commerce awarded Community Development Block Grant funding to 27 communities across the state.