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Mastering the Ask: Strategies for Securing Major Gifts from Donors and Prospects

  • November 21, 2024
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Online - Zoom

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  • Members are able to bring one guest to a roundtable per membership year. Guest MUST be included in member event registration. If you would like to add a guest after you have registered, please cancel your registration and re-register you AND your guest.
  • Members are able to bring one guest to a roundtable per membership year. Guest MUST be included in member event registration. If you would like to add a guest after you have registered, please cancel your registration and re-register you AND your guest.

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About this Roundtable

Asking for major, leadership and transformational gifts can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it can be very rewarding and positively impact your organization's mission for years to come. In this webinar, we'll discuss strategies for effective and persuasive communication, providing you with the tools to clearly articulate your needs, confidently make the ask, and skillfully secure the support you seek.

About the Speaker


Greer Vaughan
Vice President, Client Partnerships

Greer has vast experience in all aspects of planning, leading, and advising comprehensive fundraising campaigns. She has developed expertise in every stage of philanthropy, from developing organizational structure all the way up to successfully completing multimillion dollar campaigns, particularly in the arts and culture sectors. In addition, Greer specializes in helping organizations implement custom planned giving programs and campaigns.

Before joining TAG, Greer served as a senior consultant with another leading national firm advising campaigns and helping diverse clients achieve fundraising success, including zoos, gardens, hospitals, children’s organizations, independent schools and universities. Due to her accomplishments, Greer earned the firm’s Consultant of the Year Award for her fundraising success and high client approval ratings.

Greer began her career in philanthropy at her alma mater, Porter-Gaud School, as director of alumni and public relations. She went on to serve successfully the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry – as its founding Director of Development from 1998 – 2001 and the Coastal Community Foundation, where she honed her planned giving skills as Donor Services Director. Her experience as a staff member of these organizations gives her insight to the needs and challenges that charitable organizations face daily.

Greer received her undergraduate degree from The University of Pennsylvania. She is past president of the Lowcountry Chapter of the Association of Fundraising professionals and served on the board of the South Carolina Planned Giving Council for 7 years. She also served on the Executive Committee and Finance Committee of the Porter-Gaud Alumni Board and as Board President. Currently she serves on the school’s Foundation Board. Additionally, Greer has served three times on the Junior League of Charleston’s Board of Directors. Greer has also been a speaker and panelist at national conferences on fundraising topics such as capital campaigns and planned giving.

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