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11/09/2009

Join us this week to celebrate Philanthropy Week in the Lowcountry. Sponsored by South Carolina Bank and Trust, this week's events are sure to inspire you to join the effort in making giving back a constant to the organizations that make up the Lowcountry landscape.

EVENTS:

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
ìInspired Philanthropyî Reception
Saul Alexander Park, Summerville Time: 4:00pmñ 6:00pm
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 call 843-723-3635.
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Wednesday, November 11:


Center for Women
ìWomen in Philanthropyî Panel Discussion
Spoleto Festival USA (14 George Street) Time: 12:00pmñ 1:30pm

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.orgor call 763-7333 ext 203.


Women Making a Difference

7th Annual Grant Awards Celebration
The Historic Rice Mill, 17 Lockwood Boulevard Time: 6:00pm ñ 8:00 pm Enjoy wine and heavy hors díoeuvres 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 ñ 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 ñ 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@gmail.com



Junior League of Charleston
"Women in Leadership" Awards Reception

Gibbes Museum of Art (135 Meeting Street) Time: 5:00pmñ 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.