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non-profits

University foundation cut carbon exposure in its portfolio by 50%, boosted green energy holdings, and aligned return goals with sustainable investing strategies

A public university foundation with a $100 million endowment is looking to improve its investment program by working with an OCIO provider to enhance investment solutions and free up staff resources. They also plan to shift the investment portfolio towards responsible investing goals without sacrificing financial returns.

Community foundation is better serving the needs of their community after optimizing donor funding, gift processing, and gaining administrative task support

The donor-funded foundation with over 300 separate funds needed a way to allow donors to direct their investments and alleviate the administrative burden on staff. Learn how we helped them better serve their community.

Non-profit with multiple sub-accounts seeks customized administrative solution

This non-profit association provides voluntary professional services to a 400,000-strong member base. It has over 35 investment sub-accounts, each with its own account setup, asset allocation, reporting, and monitoring requirements. The association was keen to work with an investment provider who could help it better manage its investment program across the multiple sub-accounts and reduce its administrative burden so its staff could focus on mission-driven activities.

Foundation aligned investment program with mission and reduced costs through ESG beta completion portfolio

A donor-funded foundation managing over $4 billion teamed up with Russell Investments to help better meet its investment objectives through a three-pronged solution. This approach helped the foundation address the multiple challenges it was facing.

Best practices

• Best practices in non-profit portfolio design
• Elements of a clearly defined investment policy statement for non-profits
• Best practices for preparing your IRS Form 990
• Non-profit spending policy options
• How non-profits can improve upon the endowment model—and make it work for them
• Investment committee meetings: How do yours measure up?

Investing insights

• Secondary to none? Potential benefits of the private equity secondaries market
• Drivers of investment management success for non-profit organizations
• 3 reasons why we believe private markets are an attractive alternative
• 6 key reasons to consider listed infrastructure in a multi-asset portfolio
• Private market strategies, part 1: More than meets the eye?