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Philanthropy Week November 12-16

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Philanthropy Week Events

November 13 Tuesday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner

Tea at Mepkin: Fostering Philanthropy in Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

Coastal Community Foundation presents a reception to celebrate the "philanthropic partnership" between CCF donors and grantees that live in Dorchester and Berkeley counties.

Open to the public. RSVP to Angel Johnson at (843) 723-365 or ajohnson@C CFgives.org by November 9.

November 14 Wednesday
Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Registration required: $10

Spoleto ballroom
14 George Street

Light refreshments will be provided.

Women and Philanthropy Panel Discussion

Local women philanthropists will discuss their personal approach to giving and supporting non-profit efforts in the community. Light refreshments will be provided.

Panelists include:
Dorothy Harrison, Teacher Supply Closet
Madeleine McGee, Community Volunteer
Nancye Starnes, Kite Foundation
Anita Zucker, Civic Leader
Moderator: Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women.

November 14
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
FREE

Lowndes Grove Plantation

Women Making A Difference
Sixth Annual Grant Awards Celebration

This special night marks the culmination of Women Making a Difference's amazing 2007 membership campaign. This year, we will award $110,000 in grants, and we hope you will join us.

Please RSVP to mediadept@bellsouth.net by November 9.

November 15 Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE

Charleston Marriott Hotel
170 Lockwood Blvd

Navigating the Intricacies of Charitable Giving Panel Discussion

Panelists will explore the complexities of charitable giving incurred by legislative barriers or current trends by providing insightful and helpful tips.

Panelists include:
Moderator: Bill Settlemyer, President & CEO, Setcom Media
DeAnna Moss, CPA, Dixon Hughes
Heyward Carter, Attorney, Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett, P.A.
Robin Ganzert, National Director, Philanthropic Support of Wachovia Nonprofit & Philanthropic Services
Mason Hardy, Executive Director of SCANPO; former Exec. Director of the Tuomey Foundation at Sumter and of the Newberry Hospital Foundation

For information go to www.afplowcountry.com.

November 15
Thursday
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tickets:
$50 Individuals
$35 Non-Profit

Tables:
$300 Non-Profit
$450 Corporate

Charleston Marriott Hotel
170 Lockwood Blvd

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Presented by The Association of Fundraising Professionals South Carolina Lowcountry Chapter.

Peter Bloom, Managing Director of General Atlantic, LLC and Chairman of DonorsChoose will be traveling from New York to deliver the keynote address.

Individual Philanthropy Award: Dr. Theodore S. Stern
Corporate Philanthropy Award: Blackbaud Inc.

For information go to www.afplowcountry.com.