Legacy Conversation

Recorded February 9, 2022

This webinar shares ideas on how to talk with donors about leaving a legacy. Great for new legacy team members or as a refresher!

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These webinars are available for Southern New Jersey Jewish community organizations as part of the national LIFE & LEGACY initiative of HGF. 

Letter of Intent

Use this form for new legacy commitments

Donors can complete this form, return it to your organization or return it to the JCF. Their names will be added to our master donor list. 

Asking Styles Webinar

Recorded October 21, 2021

Hear from expert fundraiser Brian Saber of Asking Matters to learn about your Asking Style and how to use it for asking for legacy gifts. 

Donor Mosaic

Donors can submit photos here

This interactive mosaic connects legacy donors from across North America. Add photos today to earn incentives for participating organizations!

Legacy Pins (Magnetic)

A great gift for legacy donors!

Email marketingjcf@jfedsnj.org to receive free pins for your organization's legacy donors. They're great for promoting legacy giving at events!

Legacy Giving 101

Recorded September 30, 2021

Arlene Schiff provides a free, one-hour webinar on legacy giving & how to grow legacy gifts for your organization. Enjoy this informative presentation!

Toolkit via HGF Dropbox

Many great materials!

For marketing pieces, incentive information, and more, this toolkit is a wonderful place for legacy team members to start.

Gift Confirmation

Use this form for new legacy formalizations

Donors can complete this form, return it to your organization or return it to the JCF. This form indicates that the donor has made legacy plans.

Magnify Your Impact

Shared with All Participating Communities

This short video will provide an overview of Each One Reach One, and why we aim to grow legacy gifts to benefit the SNJ Jewish community.

Introductory Webinar

Recorded August 18, 2021

This webinar outlines the LIFE & LEGACY/Each One Reach One initiative for participating SNJ Jewish organizations. 

Ethical Wills 

Learn about creating an ethical will

Ethical wills (aka legacy letters, etc.) provide a chance for anybody to leave a message to their loved ones. Videos and resources available here.

Gifting Non-Cash Assets

Recorded January 19, 2022

Learn why donors are better off donating non-cash assets, from expert speaker Bryan Clontz.

Legacy Giving Guide

Legacy teams: Start here!

This step-by-step guide in PDF format can help your legacy team build a legacy giving program at your organization. 

Great Legacy Resources

Visit this directory for brochures, plans, etc.

HGF has collected many sample resources from across the country to use in your legacy giving campaign. Contact the JCF for login information.

Gift Acceptance Policies

Recorded December 9, 2021

Thanks to HGF, Kathryn Miree shares her expertise on creating a gift acceptance policy and details of many gift options. Very interesting!

JCF Legacy Celebration

Recorded November 16, 2021

Get inspired by Rabbi Daniel Cohen who authored, "What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy."