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Biography

Sharon Hogan is the Director of Gift Planning and Major Gifts at the University of Portland, located in Oregon. Sharon is a former national board member of the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and has worked in the charitable gift planning field for over 20 years. Sharon has a law degree from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

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How to Present So People Will Listen

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Gift planners often must present planned giving techniques to development officers, staff, donors, volunteers, boards, and other professionals. Presentation skills are a critical key to success in your planned giving program. This article shows how to use some proven techniques to attract your audience, gain their attention, and motivate them with your planned giving presentations.