Nonprofit Investment Stewards
Latest Episodes
Episode 51 – Hedge Funds Revisited With Anthony Novara
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
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
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
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
Episode 47 – Second Quarterly Quick Take of 2022: Key Market Updates with Brad Long
With high inflation, slowing growth, volatile capital markets, and political unrest in Eastern Europe, its time for our second Quarterly Quick Take of 2022. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Franc
Episode 46 – Taking on ESG Initiatives Amidst Global Turmoil with Habib Subjally
Gas prices have spiked exponentially. Inflation is at 40-year highs. World peace is disrupted due to the war in Eastern Europe. Amidst all of this global turmoil, how should investors think about ESG
Episode 45 – How Can Mission-Driven Nonprofits Improve Performance in Today’s Environment? with Sally Blount
Every organization must take the time to stop, reflect on its performance, and ask, Are we doing the best we can with our current resources? In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with S
Episode 44 – Nonprofits in Higher-Ed: Current Outlook, Opportunities, and Challenges with Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich
This can be a challenging environment for nonprofit organizations, especially those in higher education, contending with investments, revenue, operations, and more. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devo
Episode 43 – Nonprofit Governance: How to Effectively Build Committees, Craft Policies, and Fill Gaps with Julia Boisvert
Effective governance is key to a nonprofits success. It provides strategic direction to your organization. There are multiple factors to consider board and committee structures, decision-making aut
Episode 42 – Investment Considerations, DEI, Nonprofit Leadership, and More with Mellody Hobson
How concerned should we be with market and economic trends? How can we improve our DEI efforts? What are opportunities and challenges should nonprofit leaders be focusing on? These are some of the pre