The Secret of Smaller Endowments and Foundations’ Outperformance
Why their greater sensitivity to risk has served them well, a survey shows.
Tag: Foundations
Private Equity Boosts Wellcome’s 2018 Returns
The star asset class’ 20.2% gains raises Trust’s value to $38.4 billion.
Newsmakers
University of Michigan Responds to Endowment Conflict of Interest Reports
University hires PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct internal audit.
Corporate Moves
University of Georgia Foundation Names Jason Bull as First CIO
Bull joins Georgia from Emory University, where he was the endowment’s managing director.
Endowments and Foundations Eye Positive Economy, Emerging Markets
NEPC survey finds geopolitical tension among biggest concerns.
Corporate Moves
Heron Foundation Names New President
Dana K. Bezerra to assume role Dec. 31, while Clara Miller will transition to role of president emerita.
Michigan State Endowment Gains 15.4%
Foundation attributes strong gains to active management.
Hedge Funds Among Marketable Alternatives Gaining Popularity in Endowment, Foundation Portfolios
NEPC survey finds responders more optimistic about US economy despite political uncertainty.
Louisville Foundation Fires Chief Administrator Kathleen Smith
Smith’s lawyer says she’s a ‘fall girl,’ and calls the firing a ‘cowardly failure.’
Corporate Moves
BlackRock to Head ASU Foundation Endowment
The asset management Goliath is making inroads in endowments and foundations.