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

Today’s guest on the Nonprofit Career Month podcast is Arlene
Siegel Cogen, a Charitable Gift Planner with The Oregon Community
Foundation (OCF) in Portland, OR. At OCF, Arlene’s main focus is
individuals, families, professional advisors, and businesses who
would like to establish current or testamentary charitable funds or
deferred gifts.

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

Idealist's Amy Potthast chats with Arlene about the process of
changing careers at mid-life, the crucial role of networking, and
finding work that aligns with your financial goals as well as your
values.