Category: Past Webinars & Events

On April 20, 2022, TIFF Investment Management hosted the third of four sessions of our Fundraising Symposium. Each session has its own theme and set of presenters, but the purpose of each is the same: To help nonprofits leverage fundraising best practices efficiently and effectively in a post-pandemic landscape.

“Cultivating Major Donors and Transformational Gifts” was hosted by Charlie Cummings, Strategic Advisor at the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. Jeff Franco, CEO and Camino Consulting Group and Transformation Leadership Group and Adjunct Professor at the Do Good Institute, led an interactive presentation on the fundraising relationship between a nonprofit and its high net worth supporters.

TIFF Members can access the recording of the session and presentation materials through the Member portal. Download for a high-level summary of this informative event.

If you have questions or feedback or would like to receive an invitation to the fourth installment of the 2022 Fundraising Symposium, please email your name, affiliation, and title to memberservices@tiff.org.

On February 9, 2022, TIFF Investment Management hosted the first of four sessions in our Fundraising Symposium. Each session will have its own theme and set of presenters, but the purpose of all is the same: To help nonprofits leverage fundraising best practices efficiently and effectively in a post-pandemic landscape.

“Unlocking The Mystery of Donor Retention” was hosted by Dr. Robert T. Grimm, Jr., the Levenson Family Chair in Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership in the School of Public Policy and Founding Director of the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, Founder and Principal of Windmill Hill Consulting, led an interactive presentation on what drives donor giving, how to measure donor retention and how to retain and convert donors.

TIFF Members can access the recording of the session and presentation materials through the Member portal. A high-level summary of this exciting event can be found by clicking the link above.

We hope you will be able to join us on March 16, 2022, at 12 pm EST when Dr. Grimm and Ebonie Johnson Cooper will present “Diversify Your Donor Base.”

If you have any questions, feedback, or would like to receive an invitation to the remaining sessions in our 2022 Fundraising Symposium, please send an email with your name, affiliation, and title to memberservices@tiff.org.

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.

TIFF hosted a webinar with Williams College titled Private Equity Education and Q&A on September 30th.   Chris Anderson, Brendon Parry, CFA, and Kevin O’Connell, CFA were joined by Julia Crosby, Managing Director, from the Williams College Investment Office.

The discussion included a review of key fundamental principles of private equity investing and why it remains an important component of endowment portfolio construction.  TIFF introduced a Private Equity Primer to provide information about Private Equity basics on the call.  You can access the Private Equity Primer here.

You can view the webinar through the link below.

Webinar: Private Equity Education and Q&A

Please note that this webinar has been edited from its original recording to shorten its length.  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. The asset classes discussed may not be suitable for all investors.  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.

PANELISTS

JULIA T. CROSBY
Managing Director, Johnson, Williams College Investment Office
Julia Crosby serves as Managing Director, focusing on global public equity (long-only) and private equity (buyouts, venture capital, and real estate). Prior to joining the Investment Office in 2012, Ms. Crosby was a Research Consultant at NEPC, Private Equity Senior Manager at Alcatel-Lucent Investment Management Corporation, Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank, and Senior Associate at BancBoston Capital. Ms. Crosby holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Babson College.

CHRIS ANDERSON
Director, Private Investments – TIFF Investment Management
Chris Anderson joined TIFF in 2015. He performs investment research and selects and monitors external investment managers, secondary interests, and co-investments, focusing on TIFF’s Private Investments Program. Prior to joining TIFF, Mr. Anderson spent six years managing the private equity portfolio for Alcatel-Lucent Investment Management Corp., and three years as an investment associate focusing on buyout and venture capital investments at SVG Advisers. He holds a BS in marine engineering systems from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. Mr. Anderson also serves as Chairman of the private equity committee for the Babson College Endowment and is a member of the College’s investment committee.

BRENDON PARRY, CFA
Managing Director, Private Investments – TIFF Investment Management
Brendon Parry joined TIFF in 2011 and serves as a Managing Director, overseeing TIFF’s Private Investments Program, including the selection and monitoring of external managers, secondary interests, and co-investments; risk management; and portfolio construction. He is a member of TIFF’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining TIFF, Mr. Parry was a Senior Associate at Providence Equity Partners and worked in the consulting group at Cambridge Associates. Mr. Parry holds an AB in economics from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a CFA charterholder and serves on the Investment Committee of Belmont Day School.

KEVIN O’CONNELL, CFA
Director, Member Strategy – TIFF Investment Management
Kevin O’Connell joined TIFF in 2017 and serves as a Director in the Member Strategy Group. He focuses on outreach to existing and interested member organizations, communicating TIFF’s strategies, portfolio characteristics, investment approach, and policies. Before joining TIFF, Mr. O’Connell was a vice president in the Private Wealth Management group at Goldman Sachs and previously served in outreach roles at BNY Mellon Investment Management and Westfield Capital Management. He holds a BA in art history from Boston College, holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and is a CFA charterholder. Mr. O’Connell serves as President of the Alumni Council of The Roxbury Latin School and and is a member of the Weston Soccer Club Board of Directors.