Sector Switcher: Arlene Siegel Cogen Applies Financial Planning Skills in the Nonprofit Sector

Published: Oct. 6, 2009, 4:11 p.m.

b'Today\\u2019s guest on the Nonprofit Career Month podcast is Arlene Siegel\\nCogen, a Charitable Gift Planner with The Oregon Community\\nFoundation (OCF) in Portland, OR. At OCF, Arlene\\u2019s main focus is\\nindividuals, families, professional advisors, and businesses who would\\nlike to establish current or testamentary charitable funds or deferred\\ngifts.\\n\\n

Arlene entered her nonprofit career after 20 years of working in the\\ncorporate sector. As a Certified Financial Planner, Arlene worked for\\ncompanies such as West Coast Trust and Allen Trust, Citibank, US Trust\\nand First Union before finding her "dream job" with the Oregon\\nCommunity Foundation.\\n

Idealist\'s Amy Potthast chats with Arlene about the process of\\nchanging careers at mid-life, the crucial role of networking, and\\nfinding work that aligns with your financial goals as well as your\\nvalues.\\n\\n\\n

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