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Philanthropy Week in the Lowcountry – Nov. 14-18, 2011 Monday, Nov. 14
Junior League Philanthropy Celebration Location: City Gallery at Waterfront Park Time: 6-8 p.m. Join the Junior League of Charleston in kicking off Philanthropy Week in the Lowcountry with a “Celebrating the Past, Present and Future” cocktail party. Enjoy drinks and snacks while past and present Junior League members participate in a panel discussion.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Palmetto Technology Hub Luncheon Invitation only. Register by Friday, Nov. 11. Information and registration: email Lindsey@palmettotechnologyhub.org. In honor of Philanthropy Week in the Lowcountry, Palmetto Technology Hub invites active volunteers and the nonprofits they have helped to a luncheon at Coastal Community Foundation. This will be a roundtable for attending nonprofits and volunteers to discuss their needs for next year, as well as common tech topics and any ideas they have for PATH. In addition, the luncheon will serve as a time to thank volunteers and recognize nonprofits.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Women Making a Difference Annual Grants Reception Location: Historic Rice Mill at the City Marina Complex, 17 Lockwood Drive Time: 6 p.m. Join Women Making a Difference as they announce and honor the 2011 grant recipients. Open to all members and their guests. RSVP: Sarah Nielsen at 843-817-8544 or womenmakingadifference@gmail.com.
opportunities to benefit the Lowcountry community. Enjoy drinks, oysters, chili from the chili cookoff and live music. 100% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Realtors Housing Opportunities Fund of Coastal Community Foundation, which supports local affordable housing organizations. Tickets: $20 for Charleston Trident Association of Realtors members, $25 for nonmembers. Tickets include oysters, two drink tickets (wine, beer or house liquor) and parking. Chili will also be available for $1 per sample during the cook-off.
Thursday, Nov.17 – National Philanthropy Day The S.C. Lowcountry Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals presents this recognition of the contributions of philanthropy in enriching our local and global communities. Established in 1985, this special day celebrates the spirit of giving and provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and corporations that have made a positive impact on the Lowcountry. AFP Luncheon and Awards Location: Trident Technical College Complex for Economic Development 7000 Rivers Ave., Building 920, North Charleston Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch at 12 p.m. Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lowcountry Chapter in recognizing the 2011 Philanthropy Award winners. Keynote speaker: Anne Eleanor Roosevelt, senior vice president for global corporate citizenship at Boeing. Tickets can be purchased individually or for tables. Individual tickets: $40 for nonprofits, $60 for corporations. Tables: $350 for nonprofits, $500 for corporations Reservations: Contact Bonnie Turco at afplowcountrychapter@yahoo.com. For information, visit the Events page at www.philanthropyweek.org. Charleston Realtors Oysters for Opportunities Fundraiser Location: Salty Mike’s Deck Bar, 17 Lockwood Drive Time: 5-7 p.m. The Oysters for Opportunities fundraiser marks the end of Charleston Realtors Care Week, which features a variety of volunteer and educational
Friday, Nov. 18
Charleston Magazine Giving Back Awards Gala Location: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Time: 7-10 p.m. Red carpet show begins at 7 p.m.; live show begins at 8 p.m. Charleston magazine will honor three individuals, one business and one nonprofit organization whose commitments to the community are especially noteworthy. The 2011 Giving Back Award recipients and their causes will be featured in the November edition of Charleston magazine and celebrated at this event. The Giving Back Awards will be aired on My TV Charleston on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. 2011 Award winners: Volunteer: Patty Coker-Bolt, Charleston Miracle League Creative Talent: Tara Guerard, Soiree Business: Charleston School of Law Community Catalyst: Mickey Bakst, Charleston Chefs Feed The Need Jerry Zucker Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Charles Darby Jr. Tickets start at $40. Get information on the Events page at www.philanthropyweek.org.
Outstanding Community Organization Foundation – Coastal Community Foundation Begun in 1974 with $9,000 from the Rotary Club of Charleston, the Coastal Community Foundation today manages and disburses millions of dollars in investments each year. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation had more than $126 million in assets under management, grew to 569 funds and made more than $9 million in grants across the eight coastal counties it serves. Its support of the community goes beyond the role of grant maker, as it is also recognized for its leadership role in tackling tough community issues and in supporting the organizational and collaborative development of new and existing local nonprofits. According to Marc Chardon, president www.charlestonbusiness.com
and CEO of Blackbaud, the foundation has worked “diligently and with passion to foster philanthropy in the Lowcountry of South Carolina,” advocating community-based processes and serving to bolster efforts that create promising new charitable organizations and independent nonprofits in the coastal region. Organizations and nonprofits vetted or created with the support of the Coastal Community Foundation include the Center for Heirs Property Preservation, Crisis Ministries and the S.C. Association of Community Development Corporations. Recent initiatives include the Safe Families Initiative in Georgetown to address domestic violence and a partnership to launch a grass-
roots volunteer community literacy program in Charleston County schools. “CCF and its incredibly dedicated and professional staff are an asset to the Charleston community,” said Barbara Kelley Duncan, CEO of the Carolina Youth Development Center. “Because of their leadership, nonprofits grow, develop and thrive within an environment of excellence.”
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