Statewide, South Carolina (January 25, 2022) –

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina welcomes Shannon Rice as the new Regional Development Officer for the Coastal regions of South Carolina. Rice is responsible for initiating, cultivating, and executing long-term philanthropic partnerships to increase awareness and raise funds for the mission of Make-A-Wish South Carolina. She oversees collaborations between community partners, corporate entities, individual donors, grateful wish families and the community-at-large fostering our mission and values and driving revenue.

Shannon Rice started her career in the non-profit industry in 1995 as a charitable gift coordinator at Genentech and then as a Foundation Officer for Union Bank in San Diego. After eight years managing sponsorship, recruitment and marketing for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Hampton Roads, Virginia, she decided to open her own dairy goat farm and cheese-making business. Moving to Charleston in 2016, she worked as the March for Babies manager for the March of Dimes before becoming the Manger for Rider Recruitment for the LOWVELO bike ride at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in 2019.

"Bringing Shannon on board is a real gain for our chapter and community," said Amanda Osborne, VP of Mission Advancement for Make-A-Wish South Carolina. "She has incredible nonprofit experience that will allow her to further strategic alliances. I can't wait to see her connect with and cultivate relationships with our Coastal volunteers, donors and supporters."

"I am thrilled to be joining Make-A-Wish South Carolina," Shannon said. "The opportunity to work for this organization has been a dream of mine for some time, and I’m excited for the opportunity to be part of a team bringing joy and hope to children and their families." 

Shannon holds a B.A. from San Francisco State University. She resides in Charleston with her husband, Tim, three cats and their Rottweiler puppy, Lady, and is currently a board member for Second Chance Bikes.

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ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. The chapter receives funding through private donations, individuals, companies, and special events. For more information about Make-A-Wish South Carolina, visit wish.org/sc and discover ways you can help make wishes come true.