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The Palmetto Society
Leaders in the workplace
Leaders in the community
Leaders in caring
The Palmetto Society
United Way of Greenville County donors contributing $1,000 or
more annually.
• 3,560 individuals contributing over $6.3
million dollars to help those in need in our
community.
• 43% of the total dollars raised by United
Way is contributed by Palmetto Society
members.
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Palmetto Society Levels of Giving
Director’s Circle
$1,000 - $1,499
Leader’s Circle
$1,500 - $2,499
Executive’s Circle
$2,500 - $4,999
President’s Circle
$5,000 - $7,499
Chairman’s Circle
$7,500 - $9,999
Tocqueville Society
$10,000 +
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Leader’s Circle Challenge
If a donor increases their contribution to $1,500 then the Graham
Foundation will match that increase $ for $!
Here is how
it works.
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Palmetto Society at (company name)
• (#) of Palmetto Society members
• ($’s) contributed
• (%) of the (company name) employee contributions
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Palmetto Society Levels of Giving
How your dollars help!
Here are just a few examples of why your gift is important!
•$84 ($1,000 annually) provides transportation to work, job interview,
counseling and appointments for one month for 5 women in a domestic
violence shelter
•$125 ($1,500 annually) offers 114 hours of respite care to support and
reduce stress for families and caregivers of Alzheimer’s
•$209 ($2,500 annually) purchases 93 prescriptions and refills for low-income,
uninsured Greenville County residents
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Benefits of Palmetto Society
membership
•Networking/Recognition functions for donors
(all events are sponsored by local companies)
•Listing in the Palmetto Society Publications recognizing your
generosity and setting an example for others
•Serving as a Leader in Caring for our community and knowing
each day you are helping those whose names you will never know
but will have a tremendous impact in their lives.
•Affiliation with Palmetto Society Initiatives
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Palmetto Society Initiatives
Networking and Recognition opportunities through
special initiatives:
African American Leadership
Women’s Leadership
Young Philanthropists
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African American Leadership
FANtastic Event
Annual event for social networking along with a
service project to provide portable fans to senior
citizens who have no air conditioning.
Graduate Greenville Volunteer
Project
African American leaders are stepping
forward to mentor and encourage school
attendance. Their ultimate goal is to impact
student’s ability to graduate high school and
be successful.
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Women’s Leadership
Women Make a Difference
Luncheon
“Wear One, Bring One” is a service project held
in conjunction with the annual luncheon. Over
500 sets of bras & panties are collected for the
domestic violence shelter.
Jobs to Careers – Women Helping
Women
A scholarship program funded and supported by
Women’s Leadership to provide deserving, qualified
women the opportunity to train for a career that would
increase their income and quality of life which will
enable them to reach self -sustaibability.
Target Markets
Women in Banking
Women in Real Estate
Women Attorneys
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Young Philanthropists – age 40 & under
Be a Bunny Event
Social function where members gather
for networking with a project focus of
providing Easter baskets for low-income
and special needs children
Summer Celebration
Concert/Picnic for members and prospects to
celebrate the generosity of the YP’s
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YP 20’s
What is YP 20’s?
YP 20’s participants are under the age of 30 and make a minimum
$500 contribution with the commitment to grow their giving to $1,000
by the time they reach age 30.
Benefits of YP 20’s
• Recognition as a YP 20’s community leader.
• Inclusion in all YP functions which provide networking opportunities
with hundreds of other young professionals in our community.
• Helping others in need by making intentional decisions about planning
your philanthropy now and for the future
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Your Palmetto Society Gift
Your United Way Palmetto Society gift will make a
positive difference for our entire community!
• Thank you for your continued support!
• Please consider joining the Palmetto Society this year.
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Thank You!
For additional information on the Palmetto Society you may contact
(Company contact) at (extension).