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BRAD ABRAMSON JFO Foundation Development Manager ast month, I had the opportunity to attend the Life & Legacy Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hosted by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the conference brought together professionals and volunteers from across North America who are working to build long-term sustainability through legacy giving. The Foundation’s Life & Legacy program assists communities in promoting afterlifetime giving to build endowments that will provide financial stability for our Jewish day schools, synagogues, social service organizations, and other Jewish entities.

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SHIRLY BANNER JFO Library Specialist Juvenile: Turtle Rocks by Audrey Galex Turtle Rocks is an inspiring, whimsically-illustrated book with a timeless message about the power of perspective, curiosity, and hope; about teamwork, friendship, and supporting others; about perseverance and resilience. It is an enduring story that children of all ages will enjoy, one that makes an excellent gift for young and older adults navigating transi-

tions where uncertainty looms large and the road ahead is unclear. Perfect for school graduation, new job, and milestone lifecycle event of any kind. Turtle Rocks is also a story of faith and See Kripke-Veret Collection pg 2

Legacy giving is all about making a lasting impact by including a gift to a nonprofit in your will or estate plans. It’s a way for people to support the causes and organizations they care about most, even after they’re gone. These gifts can be big or small and might come in the form of money, stocks, or even property. For our Jewish community, legacy giving is a meaningful way to pass on values, support future generations, and help ensure that the schools, synagogues, and organizations we love continue to thrive for years to come. One theme that stood out was the challenge of donor fatigue in communities that have been participating in the See Life & Legacy page 5

Supercharge your giving AMY BERNSTEIN SHIVVERS JFO Foundation Executive Director This June, the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation is offering an exciting opportunity to maximize your charitable giving. During our limited-time Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Drive, you can receive an 18% incentive when you open a new donor-advised fund with a minimum gift of $2,500. That means you can receive up to $1,800 in additional charitable dollars — funds that can be recommended to any Jewish nonprofit you choose. But that’s not all. If you designate your DAF incentive dollars to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home (RBJH) Renovation Project, your gift can double thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match now through July 2025. Prefer to support the broader Jewish community? Your DAF incentive can also enhance your Annual Campaign gift for 2025–2026, boosting your regular contribution and helping to sustain the programs and services that matter most. How It Works:

• Open a new donor-advised fund this June with a minimum contribution of $2,500. • Receive an 18% incentive, up to $1,800. • Recommend the incentive to any Jewish nonprofit, including: • The RBJH Renovation Project, eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match • The 2025–2026 JFO Annual Campaign, to boost your annual giving, or, any designated Jewish nonprofit. Watch our latest video using the See Your Giving page 2