National Philanthropy Day 2025

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.

Participants can choose from various ways to celebrate our philanthropic community this year. We'll kick off the day with an educational program, focusing on donor retention at a higher level and how a retention strategy can increase or lead to major gifts. 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.

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

Day-Of Details 
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

Educational Programming: 3:30
Major Gifts Fundraising: Mastering the Ask
Speaker: Roger Ali, MBA, C.Dir., CFRE, Chair of AFP Global.
This session explores techniques for successful major gifts fundraising and offers practical tools and approches to mastering the ask. Real-world case studies will be shared as you participate in learning and ehancing your confidence to execute successful solicitations while working alongside volunteers in resource-constrained environments.