National Philanthropy Day 2023

Each year, in conjunction with the celebration of National Philanthropy Day, the SC Lowcountry Chapter of AFP recognizes outstanding achievements by local individuals, foundations, and corporate philanthropists who form a vital partnership with nonprofit organizations to ensure that the needs of its citizens are being met. These awards recognize individuals and organizations whose achievements have significantly impacted the Lowcountry.

For over 20 years, the AFP Lowcountry Chapter has observed National Philanthropy Day. Hundreds of the Lowcountry's top businesses, foundations, organizations, and individuals gather to honor the dynamic philanthropic community that has formed to impact every part of our community.

This year, participants can choose from a variety of ways to celebrate our philanthropic community. We'll kick off the day with a Fundraising Workshop—where fundraisers and board members will learn strategies for capital campaigns, major gifts and outsourced fundraising. We have a great volunteer opportunity available just before our awards event, and we will finish the day celebrating outstanding Lowcountry philanthropists and fundraisers with a reception at The Porter Room.

We invite you to join us for as much of the day as you'd like!

Day-Of Details: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Morning Workshop | Fundraising Today: Maximizing Success Through Campaigns, Major Gifts & Outsourcing Expertise

Hyatt Place | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |1600 Palmetto Grande Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Interested in exploring new fundraising strategies as you wind down for the year and gear up for 2024? Join Piper Hardin of Orr Group and Katy Calloway of Calloway Stern Group for an engaging workshop as we explore the keys to holistic fundraising success in today’s philanthropic environment with deep dives on launching campaigns, sustaining a major gift program, and exploring the benefits of outsourced development support to reach organizational goals.

Piper Hardin, CFRE | Senior Director, Orr Group

As a Senior Director at Orr Group, Piper partners with Orr Group’s clients on growth & fundraising strategy, board development & team leadership, and capital campaign planning & execution. With an extensive background in capital campaigns and a specialty in major gifts and planned giving, Piper develops innovative strategies with return-on-investment-based solutions for our nonprofit partners to drive organizational change and substantial revenue generation. With 20+ years experience, Piper has established proven success in creating and implementing strategies for major individual giving, planned giving, annual fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, corporate giving, and institutional giving. Piper is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP). Prior to joining Orr Group, Piper served as Chief Development Officer at No Labels, a D.C.-based nonpartisan advocacy agency, where she was responsible for overseeing all facets of the development team, including revenue growth, major individual giving, annual donations, campaign giving, and fundraising strategy. In this role, she created and implemented a three-year business plan to increase annual revenue from $12 million to $33 million. 

Katy Calloway | Managing Partner, Calloway Stern Group

Katy's nonprofit career spans 25+ years through multiple roles, ranging from Executive Director to Program Director and everything in between. She received her Masters Degree in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute and has worked in numerous sectors including the arts, environment, special populations, education and social services. Katy has successfully led nonprofit organizations and boards of directors along the East Coast to increase revenue and program effectiveness. She excels at strategic communications, relationship management and development. Katy is a 21/64 Certified Advisor in philanthropy and CFRE certified. Katy was publicly elected to the Charleston County Constituent School Board for a second term in 2022, and is the founder of People in Partnership, the only exclusive, fiscal sponsorship organization in South Carolina. She started Calloway Stern Group, with partner Daniel Stern, in 2021. A lifelong learner and entrepreneur, she continues to refine her professional development skills, rooted in a commitment to best ethical practices and visualized through a progressive lens.