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Giving to the ICU

Online Giving | Donated Goods & Services | Corporate Support | Our Sponsors

The International Center of the Upstate is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Financial support for the ICU comes from private donations, corporate contributions, grants, class fees and business services, and individual memberships.

ONLINE GIVING
Online donation system by ClickandPledgeThe ICU provides the secure Click & Pledge Online Payment System as a convenient way for donors to contribute to the organization online. The system allows the ICU to accept contributions made with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards. For those donors who are uneasy about providing financial information online, the system also allows contributors to pledge donations, print invoices and send their payments to the ICU via U.S. Mail.

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IN-KIND DONATIONS AND SERVICES
Tangible gifts and services that advance the causes of the ICU are much appreciated. We will publicly acknowledge your contributions. In addition, as the ICU is a non-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible.

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF THE UPSTATE WISH LIST:

  • International items for the Center ( postcards, crafts, furniture, art, etc.)

  • Language training materials

  • Office supplies of any kind

  • Literature holders for fliers and brochures

  • A projector for Power Point presentations

  • Large dry erase board

  • Promotional materials such as coffee mugs with the ICU logo and perhaps an accompanying corporate sponsor's logo

  • Wine to serve at events

If you would like to donate these or any other item, please contact Patricia Harrison at info@internationalupstate.org

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CORPORATE SUPPORT
Join our group of generous corporate friends. Our sponsors have challenged the business community with matching grants, outright gifts, and encouraging volunteerism to the ICU among their employees.

We are seeking other corporate sponsors who want to be part of this vibrant organization through contributions or in-kind donations.

Benefits of corporate sponsorship:

  • Recognition as a supporter of international business and cultural diversity in Upstate South Carolina

  • Networking and marketing opportunities

  • Opportunities to reach targeted audience with interest in international business and cultures

  • Visibility in the community as a leader in international business

  • Opportunities to interact with members and other corporate sponsors

  • Use of the ICU’s business services such as customized cultural diversity training and the Ambassador Program (expatriate relocation assistance for international employees and their families)

  • Contributions are tax-deductible

To discuss your corporate sponsorship, please contact ICU Executive Director Patricia Harrison at info@internationalupstate.org or 864-467-4579.

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OUR SPONSORS
The International Center of the Upstate would like to thank our corporate sponsors whose contributions directly benefit the ICU’s valuable services and the community as a whole. Their support of our mission is vital as we work to promote the Upstate as a culturally diverse community and an important hub for international investment and trade.

Premier Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

  • Wal-Mart

  • Leatherwood Walker Todd and Mann

  • Greenleaf Consulting International

Bronze Sponsors

  • Roedl Langford de Kock, LLP

  • Ivannovation, Inc.

  • Communication Works, Inc.

  • Cultural Care Au Pair

Non-Profit Partners

  • Greenville Technical College – International Education Department

  • University of South Carolina Upstate Center for International Studies

  • Christ Episcopal Church School

  • Daughters of the British Empire

  • Greenville Sister Cities International

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