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Viewpoint | Top Concerns for Community Foundations: Donor-Advised Fund Regulations
Potential regulations on donor-advised funds (DAFs) and their effect on the philanthropic sector was the most-cited concern among community foundations in this year’s Council on...
Perspectives | Press Releases
FY23 NACUBO-Commonfund Study Released
U.S. Higher Education Endowments Report 7.7% Return for FY23 While Spending More in Support of Their Missions 50th anniversary NACUBO-Commonfund Study shows participating colleges and universities...
Investment Strategy | Videos
Chief Investment Officers Share Their Thoughts at Forum 2025
Commonfund hosted its annual Commonfund Forum 2025, March 9-11th, in Orlando, Florida. The agenda included a range of sessions on relevant topics for institutional investors. This Forum Spotlight...
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In Memoriam: Mamak Shahbazi
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Commonfund Board Member, Mamak Shahbazi. Mamak was a dedicated and talented board member and a great friend to the firm, its clients, and... Learn Moreeducational-endowments

Market Commentary | Insights Blog
Fiscal Year-End and Mid-Year 2025 Market and Investment Review
Institutional investors aim to construct long-term asset allocations to withstand bouts of short-term volatility and periods of market uncertainty. This concept was certainly tested in fiscal year...

Private Equity | Private Equity Insights
Understanding Buyouts and Growth Equity Investments
Buyouts and growth equity are two investment strategies within private equity that offer investors exposure to companies of differing scale. Buyouts often involve more complex restructuring and...

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Summer Literary Journeys: A Pathway of Pages into Growth, Grit, and Collective Imagination
Commonfund Institute is excited to share our annual summer reading list, thoughtfully curated with recommendations from our Commonfund colleagues. Inspired by the spirit of the summer solstice –...
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Perspectives | Index
Higher Education Price Index Forecast June 2025
According to Commonfund Institute's latest update, the HEPI forecasts a 3.7 percent inflation rate for U.S. colleges and universities in fiscal year 2025. The latest forecast, based on data through...

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Investment Stewardship Academy: Takeaways for Navigating an Evolving Landscape
For over 30 years, Commonfund Institute has hosted the Investment Stewardship Academy (ISA) to bring institutional investors together to learn, collaborate, and better support the missions they...

Perspectives | Private Equity Insights
CF Private Equity Announces Leadership Changes
Ethan Levine appointed Head of Secondaries | Dan Connell elevated to Co-Head of Real Assets and Sustainability Wilton, CT, June 24, 2025: CF Private Equity, Inc. (CFPE) today announced that Ethan...
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Market Commentary | Podcasts
Commonfund OCIO Point of View
Episode 7 In this episode we cover our macro-economic outlook, the markets have rebounded significantly, while concerns about tariffs have lessened. However, global growth has been downgraded,...
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Governance And Policy | Podcasts
Navigating Governance and Leadership in Higher Education
Join hosts George Suttles, Executive Director, and Amanda Novello, Sr. Policy and Research Analyst, in the inaugural episode of "Espresso Chats," a series by the Commonfund Institute serving up...

Governance And Policy | Insights Blog
Tax Regime of Higher Education and Nonprofits Set to Change
On May 12th 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released its budget proposal that includes major tax changes that, if passed, would apply to many endowments and foundations as described below....

Investment Strategy | White Papers
Endowment Spending - A Look Back
Gain a better understanding of how educational institutions evaluate spending policies today.
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Outsourced Cio | Insights Blog
Nonprofit-Dedicated OCIO
Providing nonprofits with customized investment strategies and specialized expertise, a nonprofit-dedicated OCIO can ensure mission-aligned financial stewardship. By concentrating on the nonprofit...

Governance And Policy | Insights Blog
Considerations for Foundations to Meet the Moment
In response to the current political, social, and economic challenges, numerous foundations are increasing their support and adapting their strategies to address pressing issues. There have been...
Regulatory Fog Is Lifting: Blockchain's Institutional Moment
The 2024 U.S. elections appear to have signaled a watershed moment for the blockchain industry. With a new wave of pro-innovation policymakers entering office, the regulatory and political landscape...