As a firm, promoting a welcoming and safe environment have always been a priority, but recent events have surfaced new ways of affirming our commitment to our people and our communities
Our Mission
In 2018, we created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office to intentionally promote and foster inclusion and equity across the firm and our investment process, thought leadership, and professional and organizational development.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in action.
People
Investments
Thought Leadership
Recruitment, Retention & Advancement
Intentional hiring of diverse talent Leadership training for high potential talent Financial support for professional designations Implicit Bias Awareness and Mitigation training
Diverse Manager Outreach
Proprietary diverse manager database Diverse Manager Portal to expand outreach Host invitational Diverse Manager Day annually
Implementation
Incorporate diverse managers in all searches Inclusion of DEI questions in manager due diligence process
Partnerships & Collaborations
Collaborate with trade associations, academics, and other strategic partners Interview, highlight and convene diverse nonprofit and investment leaders
Insight
Publications on DEI via Commonfund Institute Serve as a clearinghouse for information on DEI in the asset management industry
Partnerships
Commonfund partners with other organizations that are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and principles that we believe are important. These relationships extend the reach of our influence and allow us to collaborate with other leading organizations that embrace shared ideals. These relationships include:
We recognize that in order to create sustainable momentum, we must continue to shape and express our point of view—diversity, equity, and inclusion should be advanced in our industry.
