You have incredible potential to make a difference, whether you want to impact the present or influence the future. And we’re here to help you. We offer flexibility, expertise, research and a deep understanding of our community.

Making an Impact. Together.

We make it easy to channel your philanthropic passion into effective and impactful giving. What we offer:

  • We know the community. We understand its challenges and we’re familiar with the organizations addressing them.
  • We get to know you so we can better understand the causes you care about.
  • We have the tools, knowledge and personalized service to help you find the most effective way to make an impact in our community.

Create Your Legacy

What is your philanthropic goal? To address an ongoing need? Make an immediate impact? Create a permanent legacy? Maximize tax benefits?

Whatever it is, we’ll work closely with you to make it happen. We’ll get to know you to understand your philanthropic passion. And we’ll make it easy for you to fulfill your vision and ensure the greatest impact.

How do we do this?

A Personal Connection: One-on-One Meetings

Our knowledgeable staff will meet with you to discuss effective giving approaches and suitable grantmaking strategies. We will provide you with all of the tools to reach your philanthropic goals, and answer any questions you have. 

Connect to a Cause: Research and Analysis

From the arts to affordable housing to human services to environmental causes, CFL knows the community and the nonprofits who serve it. Our experienced staff helps you connect to the causes that matter most to you. Additionally, we’ve developed The Giving Marketplace, an online database of Lowcountry nonprofits, that provides in-depth information to help you make informed giving decisions.

Variety of Funds
 

Whatever your charitable goals, one of the many fund types we offer will help you achieve them. We will sit down with you, talk about the impact you want to make and develop your personalized charitable plan.

Stay Connected: Philanthropy Online

CommunitySuite (CSuite) is a our dynamic integrated online tool for charitable fund advisors.

The Community Foundation’s website  is a knowledge center. Please take the time to explore the website and follow the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry on social media - Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Donor Bill of Rights

We value the support of our donors and respect the discretion and complexity of decisions regarding charitable giving. In accordance with the standards established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, we adhere strictly to a Donor Bill of Rights.

Your vision is unique. Our knowledge is comprehensive.

Let’s work together to make a positive impact difference in our community and to reach your philanthropic goals. 

Call us at 843.681.9100 or email Emmy Rooney at erooney@cf-lowcountry.org.