We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization, has been recognized as a 2026 Best Nonprofit Workplace by Best Companies Group, a national leader in workplace culture research and recognition, and as a recipient of the inaugural Excellence in Nonprofits Award from Integrated Media Publishing.
These recognitions highlight SHSC’s commitment to fostering a supportive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued, engaged and empowered to carry out the organization’s lifesaving and healing mission.
Best Companies Group has recognized outstanding workplaces for more than 20 years, working with organizations across industries to identify and celebrate strong workplace cultures. Its Best Nonprofit Workplace designation is based on direct employee survey feedback and data-driven analysis, making it a trusted measure of workplace excellence. Best Nonprofit Workplace honorees are selected based on confidential employee feedback and a comprehensive evaluation of workplace practices, benefits and culture.
This is the first year of Integrated Media Publishing’s Excellence in Nonprofits Award. This award honors organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, impactful fundraising and awareness efforts and innovative strategies that advance their mission and build community trust. SHSC was selected alongside 22 other nonprofit organizations across South Carolina for the award.
“We are honored to have been named a 2026 Best Nonprofit Workplace and to receive the Excellence in Nonprofits Award,” said David DeStefano, President & CEO of We Are Sharing Hope SC. “These recognitions belong to our team. Their compassion, care and dedication to our community and donor families is what drives our mission forward every day. When our people are supported and valued, we are better equipped to save lives and serve families across our state.”
As passionate stewards of the gift of life, the SHSC team is dedicated to honoring donor heroes and supporting their families during and long after facilitating organ, eye and tissue donation across South Carolina. These recognitions reflect the organization’s continued investment in its people and the culture that supports meaningful, mission-driven work.