Month: November 2021

Hiring of Shen marks seventh senior hire in 2021 further bolstering TIFF’s investment capabilities

TIFF Investment Management is pleased to announce that it has hired Zhe Shen as a Director of the Diversifying Strategies group. In this role, Shen will join a team responsible for evaluating and selecting a global portfolio of diverse managers expected to provide positive returns exceeding bonds and portfolio diversification while maintaining approximately a 0.3 beta to the equity market.

Shen joins TIFF from Portland House Partners where he was a Portfolio Manager on two external funds, an alternative portfolio, and a long/short equity portfolio which reached $1 billion in market value at their peak. Prior to his tenure at Portland House, Zhe was at AllianceBernstein and Goldman Sachs Asset Management where he held positions in research and business analysis.

“We are delighted to welcome Zhe to TIFF,” said Jay Willoughby, Chief Investment Officer of TIFF. “Zhe will be a valuable member of our diversifying strategies investment team.  The combination of Zhe’s strong analytical skillset and broad investment experience make him an ideal addition to the team.”

Born and raised in China, Shen earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and has earned the CFA designation.

TIFF hosted a webinar with Prosek Partners titled PR & Internal and External Communications for Nonprofits on November 4th.  During this 45-minute webinar, public relations and communications experts, Jennifer Prosek and Samantha Norquist discussed how nonprofits can effectively communicate their organization’s story, mission, values, and goals to retain talent and attract donors.

As the Managing Partner of Prosek Partners, frequent guest speaker, and author, Jen addressed communication and leadership best practices to drive engagement and how to maximize natural moments to create impact internally and externally, particularly in today’s post-Covid environment.  A Senior Vice President at Prosek, Sam shared direct experience and ideas about how organizations can leverage local media, digital channels, and other direct communication strategies to drive awareness to organizations and their missions.

Jess Portis, TIFF’s Head of Member Strategy, moderated the discussion.

You can view the webinar through the link below.

Webinar: PR & Internal and External Communications for Nonprofits

This webinar is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. All expressions of opinion are subject to change.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  All investments are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal.