Topic: Nonprofit Perspectives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how nonprofits operate, communicate, and serve their communities. In this discussion, experts from The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland and Compass Pro Bono joined TIFF Investment Management to share how organizations can approach AI adoption strategically, drawing from Compass Pro Bono’s own implementation journey — what worked, what didn’t, and what others can learn.

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Key Takeaways:

• AI can significantly increase nonprofit efficiency when adopted thoughtfully. AI is already embedded in many common tools, and when used intentionally, it can augment human work and free staff to focus more time on mission-driven activities.
• Building a responsible, intentional AI strategy is essential for success. Compass Pro Bono’s experience shows that clear policies, targeted use cases, staff training, and a culture of experimentation create the foundation for safe and effective integration.
• AI can meaningfully redirect staff capacity toward high-value work. Teams can reclaim several hours per week—sometimes 10–12—by automating routine tasks and enhancing critical thinking tasks, allowing more time for strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming how nonprofits operate, communicate, and deliver services.

According to The State of AI in Nonprofits 2025 report by Tech Soup and Tapp Network, “85% of nonprofits have a high interest in tools like Generative AI and Predictive Analysis.” Adoption, however, is uneven. While many leaders see its potential, many organizations lack the staffing, funding, or policies necessary for thoughtful AI adoption.

Consider these realities, from The State of AI in Nonprofits 2025 report:

• 76% of nonprofits do not have an AI strategy
• 42% of nonprofits have one to two staff learning to use AI
• 43% of nonprofits rely on one staff member to make IT and AI decisions
• 80% of organizations do not have an AI-acceptable use policy

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Join us on Wednesday, November 19 from 12:00 – 12:40 PM EST for the webinar, How to Adopt AI in Your Nonprofit with Real-World Lessons. Anne Duggan, Managing Director, Client CIO Group at TIFF will be joined by Ebonie Johnson Cooper, Faculty Director, Nonprofit Executive Education & Training, The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland, Remy Reya, Director of AI & Thought Leadership of Compass Pro Bono, and Beverly Ross, Program Director, Compass Pro Bono. Drawing on the real experience of Compass Pro Bono’s own AI journey, you will learn what worked, what didn’t, and key insights to apply to your organization. With an emphasis on change management, this webinar will appeal to early adopters and skeptics alike.

This session will help you:

• Identify where AI can have the greatest impact in your operations
• Ask the right strategic questions to guide your team
• Build a roadmap that empowers your staff

Register today to take a proactive and responsible approach to integrating AI into your organization.

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 an offer or advertisement of TIFF’s investment advisory services or investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

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Buyouts recently featured Anne Duggan, Managing Director at TIFF Investment Management, discussing the challenges university endowments are facing—from tax pressures to funding cuts and liquidity constraints. She highlights that many institutions are expected to make modest strategic adjustments rather than wholesale portfolio changes.

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Kane Brenan, CEO, and Anne Duggan, Managing Director, Client CIO Group, at TIFF Investment Management, join host Bill Kelly on the Educational Alpha podcast for a comprehensive conversation about TIFF’s mission, investment philosophy, and role in today’s evolving market landscape.

The conversation explores:
• TIFF’s origin story and 30+ year mission of delivering institutional-quality investment management to endowments and foundations.
• How TIFF continues to evolve—expanding from small institutions to larger, more complex organizations requiring customized portfolios.
• The firm’s access to what it believes to be top-tier private equity and hedge fund managers, driven by its longstanding industry relationships.
• TIFF’s investment philosophy and macro views, including strategic asset allocation, short-duration positioning, and perspectives on the U.S. dollar and long-term debt.
• The implications of the newly expanded endowment tax tiers, and how institutions may adapt portfolio strategies in response.
• Why liquidity is top of mind for nonprofit investors, and how private market exposure, secondary sales, and tax strategies are being re-evaluated.
• Why TIFF believes private equity remains compelling—even as many institutions pull back—and how current market sentiment may present attractive entry points.
• How TIFF approaches hedge funds as diversifying strategies requiring disciplined manager selection, risk management, and thoughtful portfolio construction.

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Disclaimer: Kane Brenan is the CEO, and Anne Duggan is the Managing Director, Client CIO Group at TIFF Investment Management. All views expressed by them on this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of TIFF. You should not treat any opinions expressed by Kane or Anne as a specific endorsement to make a particular investment. References to any securities are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Any past performance discussed is not indicative of future results. Please keep in mind that investment in a fund entails a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss. Please note that the ads featured in this podcast are not endorsed by TIFF, and TIFF is not a sponsor of these ads.

Educational Alpha is a podcast hosted by Bill Kelly, Founder and Managing Member of Educational Alpha, LLC. The show features candid conversations with senior leaders on capital allocation, investment innovation, and long-term thinking in finance.

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 an offer or advertisement of TIFF’s investment advisory services or investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

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Jay Willoughby, CFA, CIO of TIFF Investment Management, was featured in FIN News sharing how private equity and hedge funds may help endowment portfolios under fiscal pressure, including tax burdens and federal funding cuts.

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These materials may contain forward-looking statements relating to future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Although TIFF believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, future results cannot be guaranteed.