Sara Piner, CAP®

Sara Piner is dedicated to serving the philanthropic needs of individuals, family offices and family-owned businesses. During her tenure at Foundation for the Carolinas, most of her client work has been with individuals and families on current gifting strategies, legacy planning and multi-generational family engagement and grantmaking. 

Additionally, she provides custom board and grant services for clients running competitive grantmaking programs. Sara also oversees the Foundation’s planned giving efforts, working closely with donors and professional advisors to ensure a vibrant future for nonprofits in our region.

Sara has been with FFTC since 2014, initially serving as Assistant Vice President, Philanthropic Advancement. She holds a B.S. from Central Michigan University and is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy. Sara has over 25 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals and their professional advisors, with roles at Arthur Anderson, Deloitte and Bank of America.