Monday · November 14

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Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Philanthropy with the Junior League of Charleston

Help the Junior League kick off Philanthropy Week celebrations with their Celebrating the Past, Present and Future cocktail party, hosted at City Gallery at Waterfront Park. Past and present Junior League members will participate in a panel discussion while guests enjoy drinks and snacks.

City Gallery at Waterfront Park
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday · November 15

Trident Corporate Volunteer Council Quarterly Meeting

The Trident Corporate Volunteer Council, an initiative of Trident United Way, is hosting its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 15th from 11:30 to 1:00 at Blackbaud, Inc., where you can learn more about the benefits of employee volunteer programs and community engagement to your business, employees, and the nonprofit community.

Kimberlee Wilkerson, Senior Vice President/Strategic Marketing Executive for Bank of America will be speaking to the Council on “Brand Management and Corporate Social Responsibility”.

The Trident Corporate Volunteer Council brings together community, civic, government and business leaders who wish to turn their employee volunteer programs into a sustainable community investment.

Blackbaud, Inc, 2000 Daniel Island Drive, Charleston
Please RSVP by Thursday, November 10th to Sally Burnett, 211volunteer@tuw.org

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Wednesday · November 16

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Women Making a Difference Annual Grants Reception

In celebration of Philanthropy Week, please join Women Making a Difference as they announce and honor the 2011 grant recipients. All members and their guests are welcome!

The Historic Rice Mill at the City Marina Complex (17 Lockwood Drive)
6:00 p.m.

Kindly RSVP to Sarah Nielsen
womenmakingadifference@gmail.com
843.817.8544

PATH Luncheon

In honor of Philanthropy Week in the Lowcountry, PATH would like to invite active volunteers and the nonprofits they have helped to a luncheon at Coastal Community Foundation for some good food and networking time.

This will be a roundtable for attending nonprofits and volunteers to talk about their needs for next year, any ideas they have for PATH, common tech topics, etc. In addition, this will serve as a time of thanks to volunteers for providing great service, as well a time of recognition to nonprofits whose use of this service has resulted in a banner year for PATH.

Invite only. Please  register by Friday, November 11th, as space is limited. Lunch will be provided, so please send any specific dietary needs to the contact below. If you sign up and cannot make it, please give advance notice in order to adjust food orders.

You may email registrations and questions to Lindsey@palmettotechnologyhub.org

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Thursday · November 17

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Association of Fundraising Professionals
National Philanthropy Day

Luncheon & Awards

National Philanthropy Day is a time to celebrate what makes our communities strong and healthy: giving back.  Donors touch, change, and sometimes even save, countless lives in ways of which they may not even be aware.  We, as professional fundraisers, are the bridge that connects these generous donors with vital community needs, and we can be found at the heart of every charitable organization.

2011 Winners Are:

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist: Sandra and George Fennel
Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist: GlassPro
Outstanding Community Organization: Coastal Community Foundation

Speaker:

Anne Eleanor Roosevelt, Senior Vice President for Global Corporate Citizenship at Boeing.  

Trident Technical College Complex for Economic Development
7000 Rivers Avenue, Building 920
North Charleston, SC 29406
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch at 12 pm

Tickets can be purchased individually or for tables:
Individual tickets are for $40 for Nonprofits and $60 for Corporations.
Tables are $350 for Nonprofits and $500 for Corporations.

To make a reservation, please contact Bonnie Turco at afplowcountrychapter@yahoo.com or by clicking here.

For more information, please visit AFP's event page.

Oysters for Opportunities

Salty Mike's Deck Bar, 17 Lockwood Drive, Downtown Charleston.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Charleston Realtors are also cooridnating a week of giving back, REALTORS® Care Week, through a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities, ending with the Oysters for Opportunities fundraiser on Thursday, November 17. Come out to Salty Mike's to enjoy drinks, oysters, chili from the chili cook-off, and live music. 100% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the REALTORS® Housing Opportunities Fund (RHOF) of Coastal Community Foundation, supporting local affordable housing organizations.

Tickets are $20 for CTAR Members and $25 for Non-Members. Tickets include oysters, 2 drink tickets (wine, beer, or house liquor), and parking. Chili will also be available for $1.00 per sample during the chili cook-off! Please click here for directions to Salty Mike's.

Please click here to purchase tickets. Visit the RHOF web site for more information.

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Friday · November 18

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Charleston Magazine Giving Back Awards Gala

Charleston magazine will honor three individuals, one business, and one nonprofit organization whose commitments to giving back to the community are especially noteworthy. The 2011 Giving Back Award recipients and their causes will be featured in the November 2011 of Charleston magazine and celebrated at this special televised awards gala. The Giving Back Awards will be aired on My TV Charleston on Sunday, November 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, Feed The Need
Jerry Zucker Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Charles Darby Jr.

Charleston Music Hall (37 John Street)
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Red Carpet show begins at 7 p.m.
Live show begins at 8 p.m.

To purchase tickets, please click the "Join us!" photo link above. Tickets start at $40 and discounts apply to Charleston Magazine Gold & Silver level members.