

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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Dec 30, 2020 • 27min
Episode 8: ESG Investing for Stewards: Part 2 — with Charles Kuchenbrod
Get ready to explore a new, unique approach to ESG investing for religious institutions! In part two of their ESG mini-series, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis join Charles Kuchenbrod, the executive associate conference minister at the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. Charles shares his unique approach to ESG investing and … Read More Read More

Dec 14, 2020 • 30min
Episode 7 – ESG Investing for Stewards: Part 1 — With Shreya Canakapalli
In this episode, we kick off a new mini-series on a topic that is near and dear to many endowment and foundation stewards, ESG investing! Join Bob DiMeo, Devon Francis, and DiMeo Schneider’s Shreya Canakapalli as they launch the series with a discussion on Environmental, Social and Governance investing including strategies on how your charitable … Read More Read More

Dec 2, 2020 • 30min
Episode 6 – Higher Education and COVID-19: Part 3 — With Lawyer Michael Cooney
As a steward, how can you effectively manage your endowment fund and avoid common issues that can arise during the process? Find out in this third and final part of our higher education mini-series! In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis welcome lawyer Michael Cooney, an expert in higher education and a Nixon Peabody … Read More Read More

Nov 18, 2020 • 36min
Episode 5 – How the 2020 Elections Could Impact Nonprofit Investors — with Frank Kelly
With the 2020 Elections mostly over, what do investors, nonprofits, and charitable organizations need to consider in managing their portfolios? To explore the answer, join Bob DiMeo, Devon Francis, and Deutsche Bank’s Head of Global & Public Affairs , Frank Kelly, in this episode. They discuss the impact the elections could have on investors, especially … Read More Read More

Nov 11, 2020 • 35min
Episode 4 – Higher Education and COVID-19: Part 2 — With Bruce Laning
Managing endowments at higher education institutions regularly includes uncertainty and challenges. Now this seems more true than ever. In part two of their mini-series on higher education, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis join Wealthspire’s Bruce Laning. As the chair of the Valparaiso University endowment investment committee, Bruce discusses the challenges endowment committees are dealing with … Read More Read More

Nov 11, 2020 • 29min
Episode 3 – Community Foundations and Current Challenges — With Roberta Herman Dietrich
Community foundations are essential pillars of our societies. But how has this unprecedented year impacted these organizations and the important work they do in communities? To find out, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis visit with Roberta Herman Dietrich of the Houston Jewish Community Foundation in today’s episode. Roberta shares what the foundation does for its … Read More Read More

Nov 11, 2020 • 29min
Episode 2 – Higher Education: Part 1 — With Donna M. Carroll
Higher education impacts everyone from employers to students. While these institutions bring many great benefits to our societies, like many others, they are now experiencing new challenges in the face of COVID-19. In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis launch a new three-part mini-series on higher education with the help of Donna M. Carroll, … Read More Read More

Nov 9, 2020 • 38min
Episode 1 – Welcome to the Nonprofit Investment Stewards Podcast!
Are you interested in learning about endowment, foundation and other nonprofit investments and how investment strategy can further your charitable organization’s mission? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this inaugural episode of the Nonprofit Investment Stewards Podcast, get to know your hosts, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis of DiMeo Schneider & Associates. … Read More Read More


