Fundraising Highlights – 1Q 2025

Shucked & Sauced

Shucked and Sauced is officially BACK. In 2024, the Conservancy decided to revive a beloved pre-COVID event by bringing back Shucked and Sauced and were pleasantly surprised by the community’s support. That support multiplied this year with a beautiful, SOLD OUT, foodie day at Hampton Park – all in support of the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission. We saw a 40% increase in both sponsorship dollars and ticket sales this year – a substantial one-year increase.

Picnic for the Parks

The Conservancy is further thrilled to report that thanks to our dedicated Picnic for the Parks committee, we have raised over $60,000 in sponsorships in the first quarter of the year – $15,000 more than last year! These early sponsorship commitments allow us to not only create a memorable event, but funds our work program in the first half of the year. Finally, an early sponsorship commitment ensures sponsors receive the full benefits of the Conservancy’s robust marketing campaign.

This would not have been possible without the support of our hardworking Picnic for the Parks committee, co-chaired by Alex Malloy and Lauren Netter. These ladies tirelessly engage their networks to support the Conservancy’s mission through an event sponsorship and attendance and have helped grow this event annually to become a must attend Spring event in our parks. Thank you to the Picnic for the Parks Committee, including: Katie Brennan, Abby Harding Lipsey, Elizabeth Hunter, Annika Moffett, Markey Mossman, Michaela Muller, Jessica Perkal, Russell Powell, Kensey Rabun, Martina Radic, Laura Raffle and Alison Schmidt.

Picnic for the Parks will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park.

 

Grants & Corporate Support Awarded

Thank you to the companies and corporate partners who pledged to support the Conservancy in the 1st quarter both financially and by giving their time through volunteering with us in the parks.   Your financial support allows us to continue to fulfill our mission.  If your organization’s values align with the Conservancy’s mission, please contact us to discuss partnership options.

  • $20,000 City of Charleston Accommodations Tax Grant
  • $15,000 Roper St. Frances Healthcare Community in support of Grow it Forward
  • $5,000 ATI Advanced Technology International in support of our mission
  • $5,000 Walmart in support of Teddy Bear Picnic
  • $3,000 Mazyck Wraggborough Neighborhood Association in support of on-going park maintenance
  • $2,500 Select Health of South Carolina in support of Teddy Bear Picnic
  • $2,500 City of Charleston Community Assistance Grant
  • $2,000 The Bristle Cone Pine Foundation in support of our mission
  • $670 Preserving a Picturesque America in support of our mission
  • $750 The Beach Company Employee Match Grant
  • $500 The Bee Cause Project in support of our community gardens
  • $100 Wentworth in support of our mission
  • $100 Wells Fargo Employee Match Grants
  • $90 Blackbaud Employee Match Grants
  • Volvo For Life Fund Award in support of food forests

    Corporate Volunteer Groups:
  • 4th Combat Camera Squad
  • Beach Company
  • Blackbaud
  • The Cassina Group
  • CGI Federal
  • e.l.f. Beauty
  • Ethos Athletic Club
  • Greystar
  • HDR
  • Insight Global
  • Liberty Hilton Place
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Matchstick Social
  • Sam’s Club
  • Sprinturf
  • Starbucks

Media Highlights

  • Charleston Parks Conservancy Announces 2024 Achievements and 2025 Plans for Community and  Sustainability: CHS TODAY
  • Shucked & Sauced Fundraiser Raises Funds and Reduces Waste to Support a Sustainable Charleston: LowcountrybizSC
  • 15th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic: The Lorax Edition: Live 5 News

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