AFP SC Lowcountry Chapter

Join AFP Lowcountry for an afternoon of connection, insight, and community!

📅 April 8th @ 4:00 PM
📍 Opportunity Center

Mission & Mingle: AFP Open House & Social

Curious about what AFP has to offer? Come learn about our programs, member benefits, and opportunities—both locally and globally. Then stick around for a relaxed social hour to meet and connect with fellow development professionals from across the Lowcountry.

Whether you’re a longtime member or just getting to know AFP, this is the perfect chance to grow your network and strengthen our philanthropic community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

In today’s crowded nonprofit landscape, your personal brand isn’t optional — it’s strategic. Every interaction, story you share, and insight you publish shapes how others perceive your expertise, builds trust with donors and partners, and amplifies the impact of your mission.

Intentional personal branding helps you stand out, expand your network, and elevate your voice as a fundraiser and leader — because people connect with people, not just logos and missions.

📸 Want to strengthen your professional brand? Join us for the AFP Lowcountry Professional Headshot & Personal Brand Session on Wednesday, February 25 at 10:30 am at Blackbaud HQ (65 Fairchild St, Daniel Island).

You’ll receive a $50 professional headshot from Sirena Singleton and walk away with practical tips to elevate your personal brand — both online and in your fundraising work.

🔗 Register via the link in the comments — let’s show up with confidence and clarity! 🙌

Tips on Personal Branding for Nonprofit Leaders: Thought Leadership for Good — The Good Growth Company Brand Strategist Daniel Francavilla , Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist and founder of The Good Growth Company, ​led the session on 10 Things Nonprofits Need to Know About Personal Branding for Changemakers as part of this series . Read on for a recap of the session with some key tak

Nonprofit work runs on compassion. But when caring for others outpaces the support behind the mission, it can take a real toll.

Join us for a meaningful conversation on compassion fatigue, burnout, and building sustainable support systems in fundraising. Together, we’ll explore how to protect your energy while staying connected to your purpose.

After the session, stay for a guided decompression time at the shelter and spend a little joy-filled time with our puppies. 🐾

Sign up here: https://afpsclowcountry.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26372

📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Charleston Animal Society
(2455 Remount Rd, North Charleston)

Plenty of big ideas for 2026 were flowing through the room today at the 2026 AFP Lowcountry Board Retreat 💡

Our board came together to discuss the growth and development they plan on implementing in our amazing community this year.

Stay tuned for more updates and events in 2026! 🎉

🌟 What an incredible day celebrating philanthropy in the Lowcountry! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us for AFP Lowcountry’s 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards at The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing. Your energy, passion, and commitment to strengthening our community made this year’s celebration truly unforgettable.

A huge congratulations to our 2025 honorees, whose generosity and leadership inspire us all:
🏆 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year: Wells Fargo Foundation
🏆 Fundraising Professional of the Year: Nancy Appel
🏆 Future Philanthropist of the Year: Ella Lathan
🏆 Individual of the Year: Wes Carter
🏆 Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Kerry Solomon

Thank you as well to everyone who attended the educational session with Roger Ali and to those who rolled up their sleeves for our volunteer opportunity. Your participation fuels the spirit of collaboration and giving that defines our sector.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our event sponsors — Blackbaud, CapDev, and Coastal Community Foundation — for making this celebration possible and for their continued commitment to philanthropy in the Lowcountry.

Here’s to the changemakers, the givers, and the champions of community impact. We’re proud to celebrate you! 💛