PHILANTHROPY WEEK IN THE LOWCOUNTRY 2009 Nov. 9-13, 2009
Festival of Houses and Gardens and Several nonprofit leaders and or- Charleston International Antiques ganizations join forces each year to Show. RSVP to achamberlain@ promote a week of events centered historiccharleston.org or call 843around National Philanthropy Day, 723-1623. Nov. 12. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Through this collaboration, the groups and leaders aim to highlight “Inspired Philanthropy” reception and strengthen the importance of philanthropy to the community’s presented by the Coastal Commueconomy and overall quality of life. nity Foundation of South Carolina The Lowcountry Chapter of the Location: Saul Alexander Park, Association of Fundraising Profes- Summerville sionals, the Center for Women, Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Coastal Community Foundation, The reception will celebrate the Women Making a Difference and inspiring philanthropy among the Junior League are the lead part- donors and nonprofit organizaners in organization of the 2009 tions that serve Berkeley and events. During Philanthropy Week, Dorchester counties. The program each organization will host an event will highlight the mind, body and focusing on an aspect of commuspirit of “inspired philanthropy.” nity giving. Light refreshments will be served. The week’s events are intended The event is open to the public. to broaden the community’s under- There is no charge to attend. standing of how philanthropy can Reserve your spot via RSVP@ provide solutions for the commuCoastalCommunityFoundation. nity’s ills as well as enhance the way org or call 843-723-3635. of life in the Lowcountry. For more information, visit www. Wednesday, Nov. 11 philanthropyweek.org. “Women in Philanthropy” panel discussion presented by the Monday, Nov. 9 Center for Women Location: Spoleto Festival USA, Volunteer Appreciation Party 14 George St. hosted by Historic Charleston Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m. Foundation Cost: $15 (light lunch provided by Location: Top of High Battery Gourmet Bay Catering) 40 East Bay St. Local philanthropists will discuss Time: 5:30 p.m. The 2009 Volunteer Appreciation their personal approaches to giving and supporting nonprofit efforts in Party will honor the volunteers, homeowners and supporters of the the community. This event is open
to the public. Panelists include Denise Barto, All Occasions; Karen Siegel, community volunteer; and Doretha Walker, Walker Phenomenal Spirit Award. Register online at www.c4women.org or call 843-7637333 ext 203.
improve lives in our community. The discussion is open to the public. There is no charge to attend. RSVP to kmorrison@tuw.org.
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon presented by S.C. Lowcountry Association of Seventh annual Grant Awards Fundraising Professionals Celebration presented by Women Location: Charleston Marriott Hotel Making a Difference Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m. Location: The Historic Rice Mill, Keynote Speaker: Matt Dunne, 17 Lockwood Blvd. Google Time: 6 – 8 p.m. The 2009 AFP Lowcountry PhiEnjoy wine and heavy hors lanthropy Awards will be presented d’oeuvres with members and to this year’s outstanding individual friends of Women Making a Differ- and outstanding company. The ence, a local giving circle. At 6:30 event is open to the public. Ticket p.m., Tracey Amick of Live 5 News prices: individual, $60; nonprofit will present grant awards to nonindividual, $40; corporate table profit organizations serving women of 10, $500; nonprofit table of 10, and children in Berkeley, Charles$350; sponsor table of 10, $1,500. ton and Dorchester counties. The Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. event is open to the public. There is RSVP to afplowcountrychapter@ no charge to attend. RSVP to gmail.com. womenmakingadifference@gmail. com. “Women in Leadership” Awards Reception presented by Junior Thursday, Nov. 12 – League of Charleston National Philanthropy Day Location: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Time: 5 – 7 p.m. Pre-luncheon panel discussion: The Junior League will present “Collaborations that work! Creatthree awards to membership based ing long-lasting change through on leadership in the chapter. The community engagement” anniversary of the Henrietta F. Sponsored by Trident United Way Location: Charleston Marriott Hotel Gaillard Leadership Fund of Coastal Community Foundation will Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. also be recognized and celebrated. Hear examples of how local organizations are leveraging the power The reception is open to the public. There is no charge to attend. RSVP of collaboration and technology to office@jlcharleston.org. to create long-lasting change and
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