2024 (Division 3): The Centennial Celebration Event

The Junior League of Charleston (JLC)  has leaned into their Centennial Year and had huge fund development success.  Their Centennial Celebration Event, A Night to Inspire, attracted over 500 attendees and included a live auction, silent auction, fund-a-cause, and two golden-ticket raffle pulls.  Their success was based on a few factors: thoughtful sponsorship levels to individuals and businesses brought in over $110,000, collaboration amongst past presidents to foster interest in the fund-a-cause resulted in over $50,000 raised on site; committee engagement with businesses raised over $40,000 of in-kind donations for our silent auction; and strategic marketing efforts from the JLC communications council fostered greater awareness for our event and for the JLC cause . The gross proceeds from the event topped $325,000 – a level not seen before by the Charleston League. 

But their success doesn’t stop there. The Junior League of Charleston introduced the 1923 Society, an initiative that engaged both new and lapsed donors.  

In total, the JLC raised over $200,000 (and counting) during their Centennial year which will be used furthering their mission of strengthening families in the greater Charleston area. Additionally, we are seeing increased participation in all levels of donors.   Congratulations to The Junior League of Charleston!