In administering this article, the board is authorized, but not limited to: (1) develop and implement educational programs and campaigns to increase organ and tissue donation in South Carolina; (2) make policy recommendations for the promotion of organ and tissue donation in South Carolina; (3) assess the needs of transplant recipients and establish priorities and develop goals and objectives to assist transplant recipients who are residents of South Carolina; (4) determine how the monies in the fund are to be disbursed; (5) acquire and hold property; (6) invest trust monies, including pooled investment funds maintained by the State; (7) utilize local resources including volunteers when appropriate.