We Exist To Serve Those Who Serve.

Pour Out Project partners with 25 nonprofits each month, walking alongside them to strengthen their organizations and expand their impact.

Each monthly meeting costs $600, with $100 contributed by the nonprofit itself and $500 covered by our donor base. This shared investment allows us to sustainably equip nonprofits while multiplying the reach of their mission.

Our work flows from our love for Jesus and our desire to live out our faith by serving others and building unity across the Body of Christ.

Where Compassion Gets to Work

Real dollars saved and raised. Leaders equipped. Lives changed across the Upstate.

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Leaders Impacted
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Lives Impacted
Countless (and growing)
Figures are updated periodically and reflect aggregate wins across our network.

What This Looks Like in Any Given Month

You might find us:

Meeting one-on-one in person with 25+ nonprofit leaders to surface real needs

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We help with funding gaps, leadership fatigue, operational strain, or missed opportunities. Then we identify practical ways to plug in resources, talent, and financial support.

Providing low-cost services

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This includes social media management, newsletters, event coordination, and strategic planning by leveraging shared vendors, bulk pricing, and business sponsorships which save nonprofits time and money they simply don’t have.

Connecting nonprofits to each other

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A food organization doesn’t have to build a counseling arm, a mentoring nonprofit doesn’t need to launch a job program, and a housing ministry doesn’t need to recreate fundraising infrastructure that already exists elsewhere.

Providing business and financial acumen

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We provide this for leaders who never intended to run an organization like a company but need sustainable systems, clearer priorities, and healthier margins to survive and grow.

Facilitating storytelling

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This helps nonprofit leaders clarify their message, sharpen their vision, and communicate impact in a way that attracts donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Pour Out Project is a nonprofit capacity-building network that equips local nonprofits with funding, strategy, shared services, and partnerships so they can grow at the pace of our community.

Our Team

  • Grant Lockridge | Executive Director/CEO

    Grant is a visionary nonprofit leader and co-founder of Pour Out Project, where he serves as Executive Director. With a passion for equipping organizations to thrive, Grant works alongside small to mid-sized nonprofits and ministries across the Upstate of South Carolina, providing strategic direction, fundraising support, and leadership development to help them scale their impact. He has a proven track record of cultivating meaningful partnerships, securing resources, and guiding organizations toward long-term sustainability. Known for his relational approach and commitment to service, Grant is deeply invested in strengthening the local nonprofit ecosystem and helping organizations achieve their mission at a higher level.

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    Thomas Barksdale | COO

    Thomas is a nonprofit leader, community advocate, and strategist dedicated to multiplying the impact of organizations across the Upstate of South Carolina. As Chief Operating Officer of Pour Out Project, he is the voice that shares the mission and vision of the organization with the community. With a background in fundraising, organizational leadership, and community engagement, Thomas has overseen significant increases in revenue, membership, and program expansion for the organizations he has served. Beyond his professional work, he is actively involved in his church, values family life with his wife and children in Fountain Inn, and is passionate about seeing lives transformed through both service and faith.

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    Jerod Tafta | CNO

    Jerod is a strategic leader and community builder with a passion for connecting businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to drive sustainable impact. With extensive experience in organizational development and relationship management, Jerod has helped nonprofits and business leaders align their vision, maximize their resources, and expand their influence across the Upstate. He currently serves as a Chief Network Officer, where he focuses on equipping nonprofits with the tools, strategy, and partnerships they need to thrive.

  • Becca Wise | Director of Development

    Becca Wise | Director of Development

    Becca Wise serves as the Director of Development for Pour Out Project, where she helps bring the mission to life by building relationships that fuel real impact across the Upstate. With a genuine love for people and a deep passion for seeing generosity activated, Becca connects donors, businesses, churches, and community partners to the work God is doing through local nonprofits.

    At the heart of her role is people. Becca believes fundraising isn’t about transactions—it’s about stories, trust, and shared vision. She walks alongside supporters, helping them see how their time, talents, and financial gifts can truly change lives. From sponsorships and major gifts to events and community partnerships, she leads development efforts with warmth, integrity, and purpose.

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    Kevin Goldbach | Director of Church Partnership

    Kevin Goldbach serves as the Church Partnership Director for Pour Out Project, where he builds bridges between local congregations and the mission of pouring out time, talent, and treasure across the Upstate. With a deep heart for unity in the body of Christ, Kevin helps churches discover practical ways to engage in city-wide impact—mobilizing volunteers, funding initiatives, and fostering lasting relationships between ministries and their surrounding communities.

    Driven by a passion for collaboration and discipleship, Kevin ensures that every church partnership with Pour Out Project becomes more than a transaction—it becomes a shared movement of generosity and purpose, empowering the Church to show the love of Jesus through tangible action.

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    Kaley Tawadros | Social Media Manager

    Kaley is a seasoned social media marketing expert with extensive experience in crafting strategies that drive growth and visibility for businesses. As the founder and owner of Social Society Marketing, she leads a dynamic agency dedicated to helping businesses connect with their target audiences and thrive in the digital landscape.

    Leveraging her strong sales background, Kaley specializes in creating compelling social media content that tells the unique stories of businesses at every stage of growth. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative campaigns that capture attention, spark engagement, and often go viral, all while maintaining a professional and authentic brand voice.

    Fueled by her passion for empowering business owners to achieve their goals, Kaley develops tailored marketing strategies and impactful campaigns for clients across the nation, helping them stand out and succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.