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Values Proposition: How and Why We Transformed Our Investment Model to Align Our Capital with Our Mission

May 13, 2021

Mission-aligned investing presents a compelling opportunity for philanthropic organizations to reimagine how they use their financial resources to affect change. All of the institution's capital is harmonized in service of its mission — a total-enterprise approach to impact. Yet, such an approach is relatively novel and still often met with skepticism or confusion.Our report addresses this skepticism by demonstrating the potential for mission-aligned investing to enhance mission impact while continuing to meet financial goals. We are also candid about where we see gaps and shortcomings in the marketplace. Although our research focused on mission-aligned investing practices among outsourced chief investment officers (OCIOs), we believe these findings will be of interest to any institutional investor — including those who work with nondiscretionary investment advisors and/or in-house investment teams.Our toolkit provides mission-aligned investing advocates with resources that were developed based on our experience of aligning our $450 million endowment with our mission over the past three years. It likely mirrors the experiences of others as well. The toolkit consists of a framework to conduct a situational analysis at your organization and a four-pillar approach to make the case for mission-aligned investing. We provide some working definitions for clarity, but we do not focus on them. We recognize that each institution is unique. We offer a construct that can be adapted to your circumstances.

A Time for Action: Mobilizing Philanthropic Support for Boys and Young Men of Color

June 5, 2014

This executive summary provides a plan to maximize the potential of the private sector to work collectively with the public sector to improve life outcomes for America's boys and young men of color. The report outlines goals, identifies strategies for achieving those goals, and announces key initiatives and funding partnerships. [KEY FINDINGS]Goal 1: All boys and young men of color are health--socially, emotionally, mentally, behaviorally, and physically.Goal 2: All boys and young men of color are taught in rigorous, effective, culturally relevant, engaging, and supportive school environment.Goal 3: All boys and young men of color graduate from high school and postsecondary education prepared for success in their careers.Goal 4: Boys and young men of color's exposure to harm from the juvenile and criminal justice systems is dramatically reduced.Cross-sector strategies to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color include promoting youth leadership; changing harmful stereotypes; expanding place-based efforts; and building a pipeline of data, research, and innovation.

Nathan Cummings Foundation 2010 Annual Report

September 10, 2011

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2010 included in financial statements.

Changing Corporate Behavior Through Shareholder Activism: The Nathan Cummings Foundation's Experience

September 21, 2010

Describes the foundation's experience addressing issues behind the economic downturn and argues for furthering programmatic goals through responsible investment, including proxy voting and direct engagement on social, environmental, and governance issues.

Nathan Cummings Foundation 2009 Annual Report

August 10, 2010

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2009 included in financial statements.

Nathan Cummings Foundation 2008 Annual Report

July 18, 2009

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2008 included in financial statements.

Nathan Cummings Foundation 2007 Annual Report

August 4, 2008

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2007 included in financial statements.

Nathan Cummings Foundation - 2004 Annual Report

January 1, 2007

Contains chair's message, president's report, list of trustees and staff, and program descriptions.

Nathan Cummings Foundation - 2006 Annual Report

January 1, 2007

Contains president's message, list of trustees and staff, program descriptions, grants list, and shareholder activities report.

Nathan Cummings Foundation - 2005 Annual Report

January 1, 2006

Contains president's message, list of trustees and staff, program descriptions, grants list, special report on Hurricane Katrina response, and shareholder activities report.