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Radnor, PA – April 25, 2024 – TIFF Investment Management (“TIFF”), an institutional asset management firm delivering comprehensive outsourced CIO (OCIO) and private markets solutions primarily to nonprofits announced today the appointment of Scott Wilson, Chief Investment Officer for Washington University in St. Louis to its TAS Advisory Board.

As Chief Investment Officer at Washington University, Mr. Wilson is responsible for overseeing the current and potential investment opportunities for the university’s $13B endowment. Prior to joining Washington University in St. Louis in 2017, Mr. Wilson served as Chief Investment Officer for Grinnell College, Head of Interest Rate Options Trading at Barclays Capital Japan, and spent several years at Bank of America Securities as Head of EUR, GBP, and JPY Option Trading Desks. Mr. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Math from Grinnell College and attended the Master of Science program in Financial Mathematics at the University of Chicago.

Mr. Wilson’s investment expertise and his extensive experience working with higher education institutions will support TIFF’s custom asset allocation and portfolio construction, while also providing TIFF’s investment team with market and investing insights.

TIFF’s Advisory Board consists of distinguished Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) and executives from globally renowned organizations. The Advisory Board’s role includes contributing to client missions, providing investment oversight, offering insights on investment strategies and reputational matters, and assessing portfolio risk management. Through their extensive investment expertise and industry connections, the Advisory Board provides TIFF and its clients with invaluable relationships within the nonprofit ecosystem.

For more information on TIFF’s Advisory Board, visit: https://www.tiff.org/people/#our-boards

About TIFF Investment Management
TIFF is an asset management firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive outsourced CIO (OCIO) and private markets solutions to primarily endowments, foundations, and other charitable organizations. Our primary objective is to enhance investment returns for our clients while also optimizing their costs and reducing their administrative burden.

For over 30 years, TIFF has strived to be the nonprofit community’s most trusted investment partner. We specialize in providing investment solutions that help our clients fulfill their mission and achieve their financial goals. We offer two primary solutions for our clients – comprehensive advisory solutions, and more specialized asset class specific solutions. As of December 31, 2023, TIFF manages approximately $7 billion, including committed capital, on behalf of our clients.

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The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

Continuation funds within the broad private equity space may be appealing to certain types of investors, as highlighted by Brendon Parry, CFA, Head of Private Markets, Deputy CIO, who emphasized their possible advantages. Parry’s insights underscored the importance of considering various factors when evaluating the potential of continuation funds that might make this an interesting vehicle to pursue.

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Brendon Parry, CFA, Head of TIFF’s Private Markets, along with Aaron Neuman, recently met with FIN News to discuss TIFF Investment Management’s latest whitepaper, Capturing Venture Innovation Across Market Cycles.

During the discussion, TIFF underscored the importance of well-constructed venture capital programs that offer differentiated access, strong sourcing, and due diligence processes to navigate the complexities of the market and its challenging exit environment.

In the article, Brendon and Aaron explain why institutions should steadily commit to early-stage venture capital for the potential of outsized returns.

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TIFF Investment Management Strengthens its Member Strategy Group with Addition of Nonprofit OCIO Industry Veteran

Radnor, PA — March 12, 2024 — TIFF Investment Management (“TIFF”), an institutional asset management firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive outsourced CIO (OCIO) and private markets solutions primarily to nonprofits, announced that it has hired Mallory Dennis as a Director in its Member Strategy Group. Based in Pennsylvania, Ms. Dennis is responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective clients, including advising on investment strategies that support their client-specific mission and objectives.

Ms. Dennis comes to TIFF from Vanguard, where she worked with clients to create customized investment strategies as a senior nonprofit investment consultant. Prior to Vanguard, Mallory Dennis spent more than a decade with SEI Investments as a client portfolio manager and director of nonprofit strategic advice. In this capacity, she oversaw portfolio construction, designed investment policy, and monitored risk management for nonprofit clients.

“I am excited to join an organization that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their objectives through mission-driven investment solutions,” Ms. Dennis said. “I look forward to bringing my investment expertise and client-centric approach as I partner with clients in pursuit of their missions.”

“With today’s ever-evolving investment and nonprofit landscape, it’s more important than ever to have a deep understanding of client needs and objectives,” said Jessica Portis, Head of Member Portfolio Management and Services at TIFF. “Mallory’s nonprofit background and client-facing experience is invaluable for providing personalized, effective advice. Her addition to TIFF further enhances our ability to provide custom strategic advice to all clients regardless of size or mission.”

“At TIFF, we are committed to helping our clients achieve investment excellence and further their missions,” said Kane Brenan, CEO of TIFF. “Mallory’s nonprofit background brings depth to TIFF’s Member Strategy Group and grows our ability to provide custom strategic advice and service to our clients.”

About TIFF Investment Management
TIFF is an asset management firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive outsourced CIO (OCIO) and private markets solutions to primarily endowments, foundations, and other charitable organizations. Our primary objective is to enhance investment returns for our clients while also optimizing their costs and reducing their administrative burden.

For over 30 years, TIFF has strived to be the nonprofit community’s most trusted investment partner. We specialize in providing investment solutions that help our clients fulfill their mission and achieve their financial goals. We offer two primary solutions for our clients – comprehensive advisory solutions, and more specialized asset class specific solutions. As of December 31, 2023, TIFF manages approximately $7 billion, including committed capital, on behalf of our clients.

Contact: For media inquiries, please email: pro-tiff@prosek.com.

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

Carolyn Patton, CFA, Head of Private Market Client Solutions at TIFF, discusses the growing trend of OCIOs working with private wealth firms. This partnership offers private wealth firms access to better managers and investment opportunities. Patton highlights TIFF’s consistent approach in serving nonprofit organizations and private wealth firms with private markets investments.

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The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.