Nonprofit Investment Stewards

Nonprofit Investment Stewards


Latest Episodes

Episode 57 – How Nonprofits Can Add “Sustainability” to Your Endowment With Dr. Troy Hammond
February 01, 2023

As part of your ESG goals, you might be screening certain investments before adding them to your endowments portfolio. If you want to amplify your impact, adding a sustainability fund might help. I

Episode 56 – Markets And More -Quarterly Quick Take: Key Market Updates with Brad Long
January 04, 2023

2022 was a challenging year for investors, primarily due to high volatility, severe market drawdowns, and increased Fed intervention. But what should investors consider moving forward in 2023 and beyo

Episode 55 – A Leader’s Guide to Organization-Wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging With Karen Paulson
December 21, 2022

Being part of a diverse organization does not guarantee everyone feels valued and welcome. Its crucial to simultaneously and intentionally focus on equity, inclusion and belonging. Moreover, DEIB is

Episode 54 – Four Action Items To Combat Market Volatility and Uncertainty
December 07, 2022

The traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolio is on pace for its worst performance in 80 years and Treasury bonds might register their worst performance in 200 years! Investor anxiety seems to be rising

Episode 53 – The Secret Sauce for High-Performing Nonprofit Organizations with Jeffery Perry
October 26, 2022

High-performing organizations are characterized by strong leadership, a clear goal, and strategic investments. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Jeffery Perry, founder & CEO of L

Episode 52 – Third Quarterly Quick Take of 2022: Key Market Updates with Brad Long
September 28, 2022

With continued market volatility, a rising US dollar, and upcoming midterm elections, its time for our third Quarterly Quick Take of 2022. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Brad

Episode 51 – Hedge Funds Revisited With Anthony Novara
September 07, 2022

Some investment committees are reluctant to own alternative investments because they dont understand the space well. Or perhaps they are intimidated due to the complexity and cost. In this episode, B

Episode 50 – Five Investing Paradoxes Impacting Nonprofits and Endowments
August 24, 2022

Did you know economic stability can lead to instability? Is it possible to spend less today in order to spend more later? Investors encounter such paradoxes regularly, which can be deeply damaging to

Episode 49 – Endowment Management,Fundraising, Investing, Spending and Other Key Considerations in Higher-Ed with Dr. Jim Reynolds
August 10, 2022

When raising funds for a new project, are you factoring in operating costs? What type of board and investment committee members do you recruit? How has spending and investing changed in 2022? These ar

Episode 48 – Fundraising Strategies to Increase Donor Engagement with Brian Gawor
July 20, 2022

Fundraising, both on a small and large scale, can be difficult when markets are down, and there is global turmoil. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Brian Gawor, CFRE, vice presi