

Nonprofit Investment Stewards
Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis
Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis of Fiducient Advisors are passionate about helping nonprofit organizations prosper. Whether you oversee endowment, foundation or retirement plan investments, this podcast exists to help stewards improve performance, reduce costs, and discover strategies that enable your charitable organization to prosper and advance its mission.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 26min
Episode 38 – How Nonprofits Should Manage Large Cash Inflows with David Piccerelli
There may come a time when your nonprofit experiences a large inflow of cash. For some organizations, this happens when they’re not expecting it at all! In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with David Piccerelli, president at WSBE Rhode Island PBS and a client of Fiducient Advisors, who has experience in managing … Read More Read More

Feb 9, 2022 • 28min
Episode 37 – Predictions for 2022 That Can Affect Your Investment Portfolio with Bob Doll
Inflation, interest rates, upcoming midterm elections… There are so many variables that can impact your nonprofit’s investment portfolio in 2022. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Bob Doll, CFA, chief investment officer at Crossmark Global Investments, Inc. Bob Doll makes calculated predictions and forecasts on what will drive U.S. equity markets … Read More Read More

Jan 26, 2022 • 28min
Episode 36 – Amplify Your Impact Through Strategic Philanthropy with Caren Yanis
When you’re strategic with your philanthropy and strive for efficiency within your organization, you can do more good with less money. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Caren Yanis, principal at Croland Consulting, LLC, and a philanthropic advisor to families and businesses. Caren shares actionable insights and best practices for today’s … Read More Read More

Jan 12, 2022 • 16min
Episode 35 – The Current Investment Environment: Where Do We Stand? Where Are We Headed? with Matt Rice
Are stocks overpriced and about to tank? How will rising inflation impact your portfolio? How might the pandemic continue to impact the economy? Find the answers to these questions in this episode, as Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis interview Matt Rice, Chief Investment Officer at Fiducient Advisors. They discuss key market trends from 2021 (stocks, … Read More Read More

Jan 5, 2022 • 27min
Episode 34 – Investment Insights From a Global Religious Congregation with Jim Thomas
Today, we have Jim Thomas, the CFO of the Clerics of Saint Viator, share timely investment insights for nonprofit investment leaders! The Clerics of Saint Viator is an international Roman Catholic religious congregation. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis interview Jim about his experience in managing finances for a religious order. They also … Read More Read More

Dec 15, 2021 • 33min
Episode 33 – Future Outlook on Equity Markets (2021 Year-end Updates) with David Bianco
As the calendar flips to a new year, are you curious about what to expect from equity markets — both in the USA and globally? In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis are joined by David Bianco, CFA, chief investment officer for the Americas at the DWS Group. As one of Wall Street’s best … Read More Read More

Nov 24, 2021 • 31min
Episode 32 – Become a Confident Leader with Dr. Karyn Gordon
Dr. Karyn Gordon has rightly said, “Great leaders drive communication, performance, and engagement.” But how can you become a great leader at your nonprofit organization? In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis are joined by Dr. Karyn Gordon to answer this question. Dr. Karyn is the CEO of DK Leadership, a leadership and relationship … Read More Read More

Nov 10, 2021 • 29min
Episode 31 – Behind the Scenes of a Successful Foundation with Jay Ruderman
Are you looking for proven strategies to help your foundation thrive? In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Jay reveals principles that have guided the Ruderman Family Foundation in making prudent management, investment, and strategic decisions, and explains how other foundations can emulate their … Read More Read More

Oct 27, 2021 • 33min
Episode 30 – One Year Anniversary Special
It’s been a year since Nonprofit Investment Stewards was launched! A big thank you to all our wonderful listeners and guests who have been a part of this journey. In this special episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis take a trip down the memory lane, highlighting some of their most memorable episodes. Then, they move … Read More Read More

Oct 6, 2021 • 26min
Episode 29 – Nonprofits and Private Equity — With Matt Kaminski
With public equity markets reaching all-time highs in 2021, many investment committees are concerned about future returns. Consequently, they are exploring or adding allocations to alternative investments, such as private equity. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Matt Kaminski, partner and research director at Fiducient Advisors, who directs the firm’s Global … Read More Read More


