Charleston’s Iconic City Market Reaches Out To Haiti’s Survivors

The following is information taken from a press release sent out January 29 by Motivated Marketing.

The Charleston City Market and its Merchants are mobilizing to create a “City Market for Haiti” donation drive for the earthquake victims of Haiti.

Beginning this Saturday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, February 7th, the market’s vendors will be selling attractive t-shirts at their tables in exchange for a $10 donation. The Charleston City Market is partnering with the American Red Cross Lowcountry Chapter for this endeavor. 100% of all donations raised from the City Market for Haiti t-shirts will go directly to the American Red Cross Lowcountry Chapter and will benefit victims of the earthquake disaster in Haiti.

There will also be an online auction with 100% of proceeds going to Water Missions International. The public is invited to participate by visiting the Charleston City Market to purchase t-shirts or going online to http://www.thecharlestoncitymarket.com/.
On the website, you’ll find all the auctions items listed and links to eBay for submitting private bids.

For more information, please use the contact information below:
William Lee Gilliard
Assistant General Manager

Peggy Price
Special Events & Evening Market Manager

City Market Preservation Trust, LLC
Fax - (843) 937-0921
Cell - (843) 830-5473
marketmanagement@att.nethttp://www.thecharlestoncitymarket.com/

Small Business and Nonprofit Networking Lunch:

Tuesday, February 9th from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Main Library, 68 Calhoun St


Social Web Basics for Businesses & Nonprofits
This month we'll begin a new series on understanding social media and leveraging its power for your organization. First up: cover the basics and tour the social web with us! Learn about blogs and how to start your own using WordPress. Explore the popular social networking sites Facebook and LinkedIn, and discuss some differences between the hugely popular Facebook and the more professionally oriented LinkedIn. We’ll also take a look at the micro-blogging service Twitter. Come see what all the buzz is about! Our speaker, Gretchen Scronce, is an instructor with CCPL's Technology Learning Center. Registration is not required. Call us at 805-6930 for more information.

Breath of Spring Music Festival

At Cypress Gardens
March 27 & 28

3 Stages! 15 Performances!

Saturday March 27 Something for everyone!!
Everything from Blues, Bluegrass, Gospel, Rock, and Hillbilly Jazz, at three different stages located throughout the park. Floating music provided by the Bateau bands in the swamp, lots of music, vendors, food and fun. The music starts at 11AM.
Adults $15 - 5-12 $7.50 - under 5 free

Sunday March 28 – Open Mic
If you sing, dance, write poetry or have other unique talents this open mic is for you. Come and hear our local talent or show off you own talent and vote for your favorite open mic performer. Grand prize worth $200 given for the best open mic performance. Open mic starts at 11AM. Prizes awarded at 4:00PM. Registration starts at 10:30AM. 3 songs or 15 minute maximum performance.
Regular park admission applies

http://www.swampsupporters.com/breath-of-spring-2010
No discounts, season passes or other admission offers will be valid for the Breath of Spring (March 27 and 28)

Job Announcement

Senior Vice President
US Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Greenville, South Carolina

For job details visit http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=282900028

Nonprofit Jobs

Looking for work in the nonprofit sector?
Need to post an available position in your organization?
There are several resources for this listed on the Foundation Center's website. Organizations can also list up to ten positions per month at no charge on the Foundation Center's Job Corner. And of course, you can always contact me and I will post it on the blog.

http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/jobs.html

CAGP Meeting Wednesday January 20

The Charleston Association of Grant Professionals will meet
**WEDNESDAY, January 20
at the Charleston County Public Library
from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Program: Developing a Project Budget

Speaker: Catherine Ksenzak, Grants Auditor, Charleston County Grants Administration

To prepare for the meeting, visit the Foundation Center Website and review the budget tutorial: http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/prop_budgt/index.html

Please join us for our first meeting of the New Year and learn more about this essential part of a successful grant proposal!

**This is a ONE-TIME change from our usual third Tuesday meeting date. We will be back on the third Tuesday in February.

Resource Development Coordinator Position Announcement

About the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation
The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation (CHPP), a nonprofit organization created in February 2005, has a mission of “serving, supporting and empowering heirs’ property owners and their communities.” The Center accomplishes this mission by providing educational, advocacy, and legal services to low-wealth heirs’ property owners, nonprofit organizations serving heirs’ property owners, and the community-at-large in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown counties.

Resource Development Coordinator Position Description
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, the Resource Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring all of CHPP’s marketing, communications, public relations and fundraising efforts. The goal of the Resource Development Coordinator is to increase funding from various constituencies, raise awareness, and assist in building relationships in the community.

Desired Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge
• BA degree in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 3 - 5 years of proven experience in a not-for-profit organization coordinating or managing fundraising, communications and/or public relations
• Demonstrated ability to generate funds through development campaigns
• Capability to deal with individuals from various backgrounds including clients and personnel
• Capability to create and maintain a prospect and cultivation management system
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish and maintain effective rapport in community networks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and professional print publication software
• Proven ability to work as part of a team in shared office space and with little administrative support
• Empathetic to the special values and challenges of heirs’ property owners

Compensation
Compensation consists of a base salary, which is dependent upon level of experience, and benefits (i.e.,paid leave, health and dental insurance, and retirement).

Application Process
Applications will be received until January 8, 2010. It is anticipated that the position will be filled by mid February 2010. Applicants should send via email or mail a cover letter, which includes why the applicant wishes to apply for the position and salary requirements, and a resume. This information should be sent to:

Jennie Stephens, Executive Director (jstephens@heirsproperty.org)
Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation
1535 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite D
Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Feel free to call or e-mail with a request for an information packet on the Center. The Center’s web address is www.heirsproperty.org.
Phone: 843 745 7055