President, CEO of Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina to speak Feb. 5
Presbyterian College’s annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Black History Month Lecture will feature Darrin Goss Sr., president and CEO of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, on Feb. 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Edmunds Hall.
Since 2016, Goss has led the Coastal Community Foundation (CCF)—one of the Southeast’s largest philanthropic institutions—through a period of extraordinary growth and transformation. Under his leadership, CCF’s assets have expanded from approximately $221 million to more than $500 million, allowing the foundation to fund initiatives that promote equity, civic engagement, and regional economic resilience.
A native of James Island, Goss brings a deep understanding of the Lowcountry’s history and culture to his work. His multi-capital approach to philanthropy—one that values moral, intellectual, and social capital alongside financial resources—has redefined how foundations can serve as catalysts for systemic change.
Before joining CCF, Goss served as president and CEO of the Capital Area United Way in Baton Rouge, La., where he led recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastating 2016 floods. He previously worked with the United Way of Greenville County and Wofford College, his alma mater, where he was assistant dean of students and director of career services.
Goss earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wofford College and a master’s degree in Christian ministries from North Greenville University. He is a Liberty Fellow (Class of 2018) and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, affiliations that reflect his commitment to ethical leadership and civic innovation.
A U.S. Army veteran, former athlete, and lifelong advocate for education, Goss serves on the boards of MDC, Inc., in Durham, N.C., and the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative in Charleston.
