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Blogs & Reports

08 Aug 2025

Building Trust: The Critical First Step in Youth Support | Blog Posts

Introduction: The Trust Deficit in Youth Support In the intricate landscape of social services, we’ve discovered a fundamental truth: trust is the cornerstone of meaningful youth support. Our extensive research with the Saskatoon Community Foundation has unveiled a critical insight that challenges traditional approaches to youth intervention.   The Current Landscape: A System Broken Statistical […]

Sameer Chhetry and Fred Reibin

Saskatoon Community Foundation

Blogs & Reports

11 Aug 2025

Diversification 101: Alternative Investments Explained | Blog Post

In the world of investing, diversification isn’t just a strategy—it’s a lifeline. While traditional investments like stocks and bonds have long been the cornerstone of portfolios, alternative investments have emerged as a powerful tool for sophisticated investors seeking to manage risk and unlock new opportunities.   What Are Alternative Investments? Alternative investments go beyond conventional […]

Peter Muldowney and Anish Chopra

Blogs & Reports

11 Aug 2025

Tariffs, Central Banks, and Bond Returns: A Complex Relationship | Blog Post

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the interplay between tariffs, central bank policies, and bond market returns creates a fascinating and complex narrative. As investors, understanding these intricate relationships can provide crucial insights into potential investment strategies.   The Tariff Tango Recent economic discussions have been dominated by tariff uncertainties. The speaker in our […]

Soami Kohli

MFS Investment Management

Blogs & Reports

11 Aug 2025

Small Budget, Big Dreams: 5 MRI Strategies for Resource-Limited Nonprofits | Blog Post

In the world of mission-related investments (MRIs), small nonprofits often feel like David facing Goliath. Limited budgets, minimal resources, and complex investment landscapes can seem overwhelming. But what if I told you that size doesn’t determine impact? 🎯 5 Game-Changing MRI Strategies for Small Nonprofits Start Small, Think Strategic Don’t let limited funds paralyze you. […]

Idalin McKenzie

YWCA

Blogs & Reports

11 Aug 2025

Effective Onboarding and Orientation Strategies for Investment Committee Members | Whitepaper

Executive Summary In the complex landscape of nonprofit financial management, the effectiveness of an investment committee can make or break an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission. Recruiting talented volunteers is challenging enough, but the real test lies in successfully integrating these individuals into a cohesive, high-performing team. This whitepaper explores the critical strategies for […]

Sarah Charters

United Church of Canada Foundation

Blogs & Reports

14 Apr 2023

Step By Step: Developing an Effective Approach to Responsible Investment for Foundations, Endowments and Not-for-Profits

Increasingly, responsible investment (RI) – the incorporation of environmental, social and governance considerations in investing – is becoming an expectation for many stakeholders, including donors, trustees, and others in the foundation, endowment and not-for-profit ecosystem. In a complex RI landscape that can sometimes seem overwhelming, how can asset owners – especially those with smaller teams […]

Michelle de Cordova

Principal, ESG Global Advisors

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