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Let’s come together to Reconnect, Review, and Re-energize our Life & Legacy efforts!

We’re thrilled to welcome back Arlene D. Schiff on November 19 for an interactive workshop that will inspire, reconnect, and empower our community with her signature insight, passion, and practical wisdom.

Through her engaging style and years of expertise, Arlene will help us:

• Review the foundational aspects of legacy initiatives
• Answer your questions and share best practices
• Re-energize your passion for this important work
• Get to know one another across teams

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to commit to one action to move your legacy initiative forward!

This workshop is designed for current Life & Legacy team members, as well as staff, board members, and prospective participants who can help build a lasting culture of giving and legacy in our community. Please share this invitation with anyone you think may be interested.

Let’s make this an evening of connection, learning, and recommitment to our shared legacy.

RSVP requested by Friday, November 14:
jewishfedny.regfox.com/legacy-workshop-dessert-2025

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As the former National Director of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s Life & Legacy program, Arlene D. Schiff offered visionary leadership by creating a curriculum that motivates organizations to grow their endowments through current and after-lifetime giving.

Arlene has coached and mentored over 50 local legacy community coordinators and more than 300 organizations to embed legacy giving into their culture. During her 12-year tenure at HGF, Life & Legacy’s partners secured over 42,000 legacy commitments with an estimated future value of more than $1.8 billion, of which $250 million has already been contributed to endowments.

Currently, Arlene spends her time consulting with various organizations focused on strengthening their endowments and fostering a culture of legacy giving. Additionally, she serves as the president of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and the Secretary and Chair of Philanthropy for CHP Berkshires, an organization dedicated to providing quality, accessible healthcare.