Philanthropy Week in the Lowcountry: Give. Inspire. Transform.

Monday, November 9:

Historic Charleston Foundation

Volunteer Appreciation Party

Top of High Battery, 40 East Bay Street           Time 5:30pm 

The 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Party will honor the Festival of Houses and Gardens and

Charleston International Antiques Show volunteers, homeowners, and supporters. 

RSVP to achamberlain@historiccharleston.org or cal 843-723-1623.

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Tuesday, November 10:

Coastal Community Foundation of SC

“Inspired Philanthropy” Reception

Saul Alexander Park, Summerville                         Time: 4:00pm6:00pm

Reception will celebrate the inspiring philanthropy among donors and nonprofit organizations that

serve Berkeley & Dorchester Counties.  Program will highlight the mind, body, and spirit of

"inspired philanthropy."  Light refreshments will be served.  Open to the public.  No charge. 

RSVP to RSVP@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or cal 843-723-3635 by November 4th.

 

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Wednesday, November 11:

Center for Women

“Women in Philanthropy” Panel Discussion

Spoleto Festival USA (14 George Street)                            Time: 12:00pm1:30pm

Cost: $15 (light lunch provided by Gourmet Bay Catering)

Local women philanthropists Thetyka Husser, Community Relations Director, South Carolina

Federal Credit Union; Denise Barto, All Occasions; Karen Siegel, Community Volunteer;

and Doretha Walker, Walker Phenomenal Spirit Award, will discuss their personal approach to

giving and supporting non-profit efforts in the community.  Open to the public. 

Register online at www.c4women.org or call 763-7333 ext 203.

Women Making a Difference

7th Annual Grant Awards Celebration

The Historic Rice Mill, 17 Lockwood Boulevard             Time: 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres with members and friends of WMD, a local giving circle. 

Tracey Amick of Live 5 News will present grant awards to nonprofit organizations serving women

and children in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties at 6:30 pm. Open to the public.  No

charge.  RSVP to womenmakingadifference@gmail.com

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Thursday, November 12 - National Philanthropy Day:

Trident United Way

Pre-luncheon Panel Discussion
Collaborations That Work! 
Creating Long Lasting Change Through Community Engagement

Charleston Marriott Hotel                                                     Time: 10:30am 11:30am

Hear examples of how local organizations are leveraging the power of collaboration and

technology to create long lasting change and improve lives in our community.  Panelists include

David Dunlap, President and CEO of Roper St. Frances Healthcare; Dr. Nancy McGinley,

Superintendent of Charleston County School District; and Chuck Coward, Executive Director,

Charleston Outreach.  Open to the public. No charge. 

RSVP to kmorrison@tuw.org

SC Lowcountry Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Charleston Marriott Hotel                                                     Time: 12:00pm 1:30pm

Keynote Speaker: Matt Dunne, Google

2009 AFP Lowcountry Philanthropy Awards will be awarded to Outstanding Individuals, Mr. and

Mrs. William A. Baker Jr. (Bill and Ruth) and Outstanding Business, Charleston Place

Hotel.  Open to the public.  Individual- $60, Nonprofit Individual- $40, Corporate table (10) -

$500, Nonprofit table (10) - $350 Sponsor table (10) - $1,500.  Registration: 11:30am.

RSVP to afplowcountrychapter@yahoo.com 

Junior League of Charleston

"Women in Leadership" Awards Reception

Gibbes Museum of Art (135 Meeting Street)                     Time: 5:00pm– 7:00pm

Junior League will present three awards to membership based on leadership in the chapter.  The

anniversary of the Henrietta F. Gaillard Leadership Fund of Coastal Community Foundation will

also be recognized and celebrated.  Open to the public.  No charge.  

RSVP to office@jlcharleston.org by November 5th.  

Friday, November 13: