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Espresso Chats

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Join Commonfund Institute for strong, short shots of governance and leadership insight. ###DISCLAIMER### Certain information contained herein has been obtained from or is based on third-party sources and, although believed to be reliable, has not been independently verified. Such information is as of the date indicated, if indicated, may not be complete, is subject to change and has not necessarily been updated. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be given by The Common Fund for Nonprofit Organizations, any of its affiliates or any of its or their affiliates, trustees, directors, officers, employees or advisers (collectively referred to herein as “Commonfund”) or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in any third-party materials. Accordingly, Commonfund shall not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on any statement in, or omission from, such third-party materials, and any such liability is expressly disclaimed. All rights to the trademarks, copyrights, logos and other intellectual property listed herein belong to their respective owners and the use of such logos hereof does not imply an affiliation with, or endorsement by, the owners of such trademarks, copyrights, logos and other intellectual property. To the extent views presented forecast market activity, they may be based on many factors in addition to those explicitly stated herein. Forecasts of experts inevitably differ. Views attributed to third-parties are presented to demonstrate the existence of points of view, not as a basis for recommendations or as investment advice. Market and investment views of third-parties presented herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Commonfund, any manager retained by Commonfund to manage any investments for Commonfund (each, a “Manager”) or any fund managed by any Commonfund entity (each, a “Fund”). Accordingly, the views presented herein may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of Commonfund, any Manager or any Fund. Statements concerning Commonfund’s views of possible future outcomes in any investment asset class or market, or of possible future economic developments, are not intended, and should not be construed, as forecasts or predictions of the future investment performance of any Fund. Such statements are also not intended as recommendations by any Commonfund entity or any Commonfund employee to the recipient of the presentation. It is Commonfund’s policy that investment recommendations to its clients must be based on the investment objectives and risk tolerances of each individual client. All market outlook and similar statements are based upon information reasonably available as of the date of this presentation (unless an earlier date is stated with regard to particular information), and reasonably believed to be accurate by Commonfund. Commonfund disclaims any responsibility to provide the recipient of this presentation with updated or corrected information or statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Episode thumbnail for The Shiny Tinfoil: Investing in AI with Eyes Wide Open

June 30, 2026

The Shiny Tinfoil: Investing in AI with Eyes Wide Open

<p>Join hosts George Suttles, Executive Director, and Amanda Novello, Associate Director, in this episode of Espresso Chats, a series by the Commonfund Institute serving up strong, short shots of governance and leadership insight. In this episode, Meredith Benton, Principal and Founder of Whistle Stop Capital, discusses how foundations, university endowments, and other long-term institutional investors should be thinking about AI. The conversation explores why shareholder engagement — not divestment — is the smarter path forward, and how investors can ask better questions of their managers to ensure AI is being developed and deployed responsibly. Benton also shares key findings from the Tech Forward initiative, which surveyed over 40 human rights organizations to identify the governance criteria most linked to strong long-term company performance.</p>

Episode thumbnail for AI in Venture Capital: Separating Hype from Opportunity

May 20, 2026

AI in Venture Capital: Separating Hype from Opportunity

<p>AI is everywhere — but what does it actually mean for investors? In this kickoff episode of our AI mini-series, Commonfund Institute's Amanda Novello, Senior Policy and Research Analyst, sits down with Luke Rossiter, Managing Director on CF Private Equity's venture capital team, to break down where we really are in the AI cycle, what separates a genuine investment opportunity from the hype, and how institutional investors should think about risk and reward in this moment.</p>

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April 16, 2026

Charitable Giving in a Changing Policy Landscape

<p>In this episode, Brian Flahaven, VP of Strategic Partnerships at CASE, discusses the fundraising and philanthropic landscape facing schools, colleges, and universities today. The conversation covers key trends in giving — including the persistent "dollars up, donors down" phenomenon — and examines how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces both new incentives and new limitations for charitable giving. Flahaven also shares how institutions can sharpen their narrative around the value of education and highlights the work of the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.charitablegivingcoalition.org/">Charitable Giving Coalition</a> in preserving and expanding the charitable tax deduction.</p><p>Additional resources:</p><ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.charitablegivingcoalition.org/">Charitable Giving Coalition website</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.case.org/summary-key-https:/www.case.org/summary-key-provisions-hr-1-budget-reconciliation-package-hr-1-budget-reconciliation-package">CASE Summary of Key Provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.case.org/research/surveys/case-insights-voluntary-support-education">CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education</a></li></ul>

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Join Commonfund Institute for strong, short shots of governance and leadership insight.

###DISCLAIMER### Certain information contained herein has been obtained from or is based on third-party sources and, although believed to be reliable, has not been independently verified. Such information is as of the date indicated, if indicated, may not be complete, is subject to change and has not necessarily been updated. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be given by The Common Fund for Nonprofit Organizations, any of its affiliates or any of its or their affiliates, trustees, directors, officers, employees or advisers (collectively referred to herein as “Commonfund”) or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in any third-party materials. Accordingly, Commonfund shall not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on any statement in, or omission from, such third-party materials, and any such liability is expressly disclaimed. All rights to the trademarks, copyrights, logos and other intellectual property listed herein belong to their respective owners and the use of such logos hereof does not imply an affiliation with, or endorsement by, the owners of such trademarks, copyrights, logos and other intellectual property. To the extent views presented forecast market activity, they may be based on many factors in addition to those explicitly stated herein. Forecasts of experts inevitably differ. Views attributed to third-parties are presented to demonstrate the existence of points of view, not as a basis for recommendations or as investment advice. Market and investment views of third-parties presented herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Commonfund, any manager retained by Commonfund to manage any investments for Commonfund (each, a “Manager”) or any fund managed by any Commonfund entity (each, a “Fund”). Accordingly, the views presented herein may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of Commonfund, any Manager or any Fund. Statements concerning Commonfund’s views of possible future outcomes in any investment asset class or market, or of possible future economic developments, are not intended, and should not be construed, as forecasts or predictions of the future investment performance of any Fund. Such statements are also not intended as recommendations by any Commonfund entity or any Commonfund employee to the recipient of the presentation. It is Commonfund’s policy that investment recommendations to its clients must be based on the investment objectives and risk tolerances of each individual client. All market outlook and similar statements are based upon information reasonably available as of the date of this presentation (unless an earlier date is stated with regard to particular information), and reasonably believed to be accurate by Commonfund. Commonfund disclaims any responsibility to provide the recipient of this presentation with updated or corrected information or statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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