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Purpose-Driven Governance in the Nonprofit Sector
Join host George Suttles, Executive Director of Commonfund Institute in this episode of "Espresso Chats," a series by the Commonfund Institute serving up strong, short shots of governance and... Learn More
Approach to Sustainability Assessment and Reporting
In recent years, sustainability-focused investing has taken on many names and has been at the center of polarizing political conversations. CF Private Equity’s approach to mandates surrounding...
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Resource Guide
Commonfund, in conjunction with our Native American Heritage Month subcommittee, has created a resource guide to help all of us celebrate the contributions of Native Americans and Indigenous people...
Charting the Course: Where Generative AI Could Be a Game-Changer
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in creating text, images, music, and videos marks a new technological era. Incumbent business leaders are eager to incorporate this technology to...
Commonfund OCIO Point of View
Episode 5 In this episode we cover the macro perspective and how we analyze the Fed and interest rate risks. We also talk about fixed income and equities.
Thinking Outside the Benchmark
Twenty years ago, Mark authored an article published in The Journal of Portfolio Management titled "Thinking Outside the Benchmark" to describe a new way of pension fund management. He concluded the...
The Pivot Heard Around the World
A U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) pivot is felt throughout global markets, affecting economies worldwide.
Challenging Headlines Abound for “Cleantech 2.0” – As Opportunities Persist
Market cycles of euphoria followed by the inevitable hangover are not new for investors – but some headaches are sharper than others, the worst of which can blur one’s vision the morning after.
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...
Key OCIO Evaluation Factors
When choosing an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), there are eight key factors an organization should consider for increasing the likelihood of a good fit and successful partnership. These...
Why European Private Equity? Why Now?
The Case for Private Equity Investments in Europe’s Lower Mid-Market
Council on Foundations-Commonfund Study of Foundations 2023 Results
In a recent webinar, Commonfund Institute and the Council on Foundations reviewed the highlights from the Council on Foundations-Commonfund Study of Foundations 2023 Results.
Four Key Takeaways From an ALTS Conference
ALTSDC – is an education-focused alternative investment event designed to bring the investor community together to discuss the most relevant topics to investors and managers today. The event is...
More Than Multiples: Understanding the Broader Drivers of Equity Valuations
The S&P 500 has produced a ~25 percent annualized return for the three successive years ending September 2025, a banner period of performance.