MRI/Social Investments

Alternatives
Southwest Community Foundation Approves Private Market Commitments

A community foundation in the Southwest approved private market commitments within its general portfolio and impact investment portfolio last year.

08.12.21
Industry News
Southern Foundation Seeks CFO

A foundation based in a Southern state is searching for a cfo to manage its finances and investment portfolio.

08.04.21
Asset Study/Review
West Coast University To Convene Committee To Explore Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university on the West Coast approved convening a committee to investigate a proposal to divest its endowment of fossil fuels and reinvest in more environmentally sustainable assets at its board meeting earlier this month.

07.28.21
Industry News
Early Mover Models Set Path For Foundations New To Impact Space: Report

Foundations considering moving all or some of their investment portfolios into impact investments can learn important lessons from the groundwork that early movers in the space laid as pioneers, according to a recent report.

07.28.21
MRI/Social Investments
Southeastern Foundation Commits Seed Capital To Community Development VC Fund

A foundation in the Southeast committed catalytic capital earlier this year to help seed the launch of a community development venture capital fund.

07.28.21
MRI/Social Investments
Foundations Commit To Vehicle To Reduce EM Carbon Emissions

Blended strategy will invest in infrastructure that speeds up global transition to low-carbon economy.

07.22.21
Daily Feed
Palmira Capital Appoints Sustainability Head

Palmira Capital Partners has appointed a head of sustainability to lead its ESG team and ensure that ESG criteria are observed in investment decisions, in asset management and in the corporate environment.

07.15.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Nonprofit Organization Divests From Fossil Fuels; Hires Investment Advisor

A nonprofit organization in the Midwest has divested its endowment from fossil fuels and selected an investment advisor to manage the portfolio effective July 1.

07.08.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Foundation Anticipates More PRI Investments Following Loan

A foundation based in the Midwest expects to make additional program-related investments later this year after approving a loan for a pharmaceutical and health services startup at its May board of directors meeting.

07.08.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
CEO Bringing Diverse Approach In First Year On The Job

The executive is diversifying the New York-based company’s investment process.

06.24.21