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Challenges of Nonprofit Healthcare Organizations and Endowment Management

Facing cost pressures and a new regulatory regime, healthcare organizations — especially those in the small and mid-sized range — should consider adopting the principles of the endowment model....
Perspectives | Press Releases

2023 HEPI Report Released

Inflation for U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 4.0% in Fiscal 2023, Down from Fiscal 2022 Rate WILTON, Conn., December 13, 2023 – Data from the annual Commonfund Higher Education Price Index®...
Perspectives | Videos

CIO Roundtable

Commonfund hosted its annual Commonfund Forum, March 10-12th, in Orlando, Florida. The agenda included a range of sessions on relevant topics for institutional investors. This Forum Spotlight...

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How Nonprofits Eliminate the Noise to Strategically Achieve Long-Term Success

Commonfund has been partnering with boards and investment committees to design and implement investment structures that support and maintain intergenerational equity, the purchasing power of their... Learn More
Market Commentary | Private Equity Insights

Is the Generative AI Opportunity Bigger than the Software and IT Markets?

We are entering the next phase where start-ups harnessing generative artificial intelligence (AI) possess the potential to fundamentally re-invent the $65T services market. This opportunity...
Diversity | Insights Blog

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Resource Guide

National Hispanic Heritage Month (Spanish: Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana) is an annual celebration commemorating the history, contributions, and culture of U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities.
Perspectives | Insights Blog

Study of Foundations - Key Highlights [Infographic] 2023

In this infographic, we report the key highlights from the 2023 Council on Foundations-Commonfund Study of Foundations. For the year ended December 31, 2023, participating foundations reported a...
Market Commentary | Insights Blog

Is Your Portfolio Positioned for Lower Rates?

Until recently, investors were no doubt pleased with the continued strong equity performance in 2024 that resulted in new highs in the major domestic indices and strong returns globally.
Outsourced Cio | Insights Blog

Unveiling OCIO: Roles and Responsibilities in Governance

Explore the intricate governance dynamics within Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) models and how they shape investment outcomes.
Investment Strategy | Insights Blog

Educational Alpha Podcast: A Conversation with Mark Anson

In this episode of the "Educational Alpha Podcast" host Bill Kelly sits down with Mark Anson, CEO and CIO of Commonfund to explore the evolution of the endowment model and its ongoing relevance in...
Market Commentary | Private Equity Insights

The Secondary Market is Vaulting Over Prior Records

2024 is expected to be a record year for secondaries, but the market volume should be even larger. The secondary market remains undercapitalized and under-resourced. Investors are unable to transact...
Perspectives | Press Releases

Foundations' Endowed Portfolios Produced Higher Returns in 2023

One-year returns recovered, OCIO use increased, gifts and responsible investing moderated Wilton, Conn. (September 4, 2024) — In the improved market environment of 2023, average annual returns on...
Market Commentary | Private Equity Insights

Are Mega-Cap Technology Stocks Enough to Ride the AI Wave?

The past 18 months have witnessed the dominance of a small group of tech stocks in the U.S. equity market. Collectively dubbed the Magnificent Seven (Mag 7)1, these stocks as a basket have...
Governance And Policy | Reports And Surveys

Request your copy of the latest Study on Foundations

The Council on Foundation - Commonfund (CCSF) Study provides an authoritative and comprehensive survey of private and community foundation investment and governance practices.
Perspectives | Index

Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) Forecast August 2024

According to Commonfund Institute's latest update, the HEPI forecasts a 3.4 percent inflation rate for U.S. colleges and universities in fiscal year 2024. The latest forecast, based on data through...
Market Commentary | Insights Blog

How Long Can the Yen Carry Trade Carry On?

Since Japan's economic crash in the 1990s, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained extremely low interest rates to combat deflation. For nearly a decade, Japan's benchmark rate has been negative,...