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Why Foundations Should Reconsider Warren Buffett’s Advice

April 10, 2017 Jeff Cohen / Investments

It is a risky proposition to take issue with any advice offered by Warren Buffett. Recently Marc Gunther, a notable philanthropy and sustainability reporter, wrote an article entitled Warren Buffett Has Some Excellent Advice For Foundations That They Probably Won’t Take. In the article, Mr. Gunther quotes part of the renowned investor’s annual letter: “When... Read More

The Marriage of Passive and Active Investment Strategies

October 15, 2015 Peter Klein / Investments

In many cases, combinations are much more powerful than individual circumstances. Think hot dogs and mustard, Abbott and Costello, peanut butter and jelly. Investing is not much different. When the power of two schools of investment management—passive and active—are combined in the Core-Satellite approach to portfolio management, the end result tends to be better. Many... Read More

active investment management Archives

Why Foundations Should Reconsider Warren Buffett’s Advice

The Marriage of Passive and Active Investment Strategies

Simplifying Grant Applications and Reporting for Nonprofits

Equitable Grantmaking: Essential, Fundamental Practices

Foundation Operations and Management Report

2024 Annual Conference

Equity in Practice: A Conversation with the Grunin Foundation