2018 Corporate Responsibility Report

July 26, 2018

Commonfund was founded in 1971 as an independent asset management firm with a grant from the Ford Foundation. Together with or through its affiliates, Commonfund today manages customized investment programs for endowments, foundations and public pension funds. Among the pioneers in applying the endowment model of investing to institutional portfolios, we provide extensive investment flexibility using independent investment sub-advisers for discretionary outsourcing engagements, single strategies and multi-asset solutions. Investment programs incorporate active and passive strategies in equities and fixed income, hedge funds, real assets and private capital. All securities are distributed through Commonfund Securities, Inc., a member of FINRA.

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Big Lottery Fund

The Big Lottery Fund is the UK's largest community funder, awarding funds from the National Lottery to projects that bring real improvements to communities. We believe that people should be in the lead in improving their lives and their communities. Our approach focuses on the skills, assets and energy that people can draw upon and the potential in their ideas, using these to help build and renew the communities that they live in.

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Charity sector developments

whitePaper | April 1, 2022

This year there are increasing macroeconomic headwinds on the horizonaltogether. As we continue to operate in an uncertain environment this will undoubtedly increase the importance of the work of charities in our society. In this publication, we consider these headwinds, and the sector risks they present as well as the opportunities and practical considerations for charities. A particular focus will be on climate change and how charities can develop their response in this area. We also review wider developments in the charity world, including in relation to specific risks and external audit, as well as in the areas of tax and VAT.

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TOP 5 CHALLENES FOR NON PROFIT LEADERS IN 2022... AND 2027

whitePaper | January 1, 2022

This year, nonprofit leaders will read countless opinions on what nonprofit leaders should, must, absolutely have to confront in 2022. They must worry about hiring shortages, environmental and social initiatives, fundraising, digital trends in giving, and on.

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Starting a 501(c)(3) Organization

whitePaper | November 4, 2021

The primary purpose of this publication is to present an accessible guide on the many topics pertaining to the process of starting a 501 (c)(3) organization with the sound construction needed to be successful and sustainable. The materials presented are based upon nonprofit best practices, and though there will be a brief mention of other types of tax exempt organizations for educational purposes, the focus of this guide is on the 501 (c)(3) organization. It is the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits’ mission to educate nonprofit leaders and staff on best practices so that they can grow, develop, and accomplish their stated missions.

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6 Trends Driving Nonprofit Hiring in 2021

whitePaper | January 20, 2021

This past year was challenging yet transformational for the nonprofit sector. With organizations facing a sudden shift to remote operations, our country experiencing a nationwide reckoning on racial equity, and a drastically changing fundraising landscape, nonprofits were forced to reexamine the operations and traits needed to carry them into the future.

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How to deliver more impact

whitePaper | October 25, 2021

Delivering social impact is the main purpose for a nonprofit organization, so anything that gets in the way of that must be reduced or eliminated. The right technology can help remove these barriers, but it must fit the needs of the business and be approached strategically – with cloud ERP systems designed specifically for the sector.

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3 Keys to Fundraising for Nonprofits in 2022

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

The fundraising landscape has dramatically changed due to the pandemic and a shift to more activities being remote. Nonprofits throughout the world face the daunting challenge of continuing operations that rely largely on fundraising and charitable giving from a network of donors facing their own financial hardships.

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Big Lottery Fund

The Big Lottery Fund is the UK's largest community funder, awarding funds from the National Lottery to projects that bring real improvements to communities. We believe that people should be in the lead in improving their lives and their communities. Our approach focuses on the skills, assets and energy that people can draw upon and the potential in their ideas, using these to help build and renew the communities that they live in.

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