Who We Are
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Vision:
Our vision is for all South Carolina residents to have access to resources and opportunities that allow them to act in the best interests of their communities, themselves, and future generations.
Mission:
Our mission is to facilitate the investment of capital in South Carolina in order to improve the quality of life for all her citizens by providing responsible and affordable financial products and services that are a major catalyst for community and economic growth in underserved neighborhoods and communities.
Core Values
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- Leadership
- Access
- Collaboration
- Innovation
Background & History
With its extensive roots and partnerships, The Alliance engages in public policy and training to support community investment and generate economic opportunities and growth, including identifying gaps in community development financing. In September 2022, we began a transition from a CDFI lender to a CDFI Venture Capital Fund in order to establish an initial Micro Equity Fund, to become the first CDFI Venture Capital Fund in South Carolina.
The Alliance is governed by a board of directors includes representatives from CDFIs and financial institutions. Our trusted partner, SCACED, provides fiscal management direction and support, incorporates the Alliance in its annual conference, and provides communications and meeting planning assistance to the Alliance.
In 2018 the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond published, “South Carolina Community Capital Alliance Case Study.” by Jeanne Milliken Bonds which details the history of the Alliance.
Meet Our Board
2022 ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeanne Milliken Bonds
Board Chair
Eastern Native CDFI
Sedrick McCullum
South State Bank
Cindi Rourk
CLIMB Fund
Bernie Mayzck
Vice Chair
SC Association for CED
Kim Graham
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Amanda Frazier Wong
Self Help Credit Union
Deborah McKetty
Immediate Past Chair
SC Community Loan Fund
Terri Hendrix
Carolina Foothills F.C.U
Jennifer McAdams
City of Rock Hill, SC
Nate Barber
Secretary / Treasurer
SC Community Loan Fund
Jennifer Derryberry
CommunityWorks Carolina
Meet Our Staff
Prenita leads the statewide effort to coordinate and build an entrepreneurial ecosystem through strategic partnerships among competitive CDFIs, the state’s nonprofit lenders, and regional funders to expand the affordable capital footprint, aiming to broaden access to essential capital and support services for minority and underserved entrepreneurs. Contact Prenita for strategic partnerships, funding, investment opportunities and media relations.