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Inspired Investing

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -

Bernstein’s Head of Foundation and Institutional Advisory Clare Golla informs and educates organizations and individuals who strive to invest purposefully- with and for a mission.

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Retirement crisis for nonprofit employees?

July 23, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Employees who serve their organizations’ mission are falling behind on securing their own long-term financial wellbeing. How can nonprofits help? This podcast was recorded at an event hosted by Bernstein and the Back Office Cooperative for nonprofit board and committee members. To learn more, read “Mission First, People Always” http://bit.ly/missionfirstpeoplealways Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sour...

Special Edition: Should You Join a Nonprofit Board?

July 16, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

There’s nothing more fulfilling than rolling up your sleeves for a cause that inspires you. But what if you’re asked to take your volunteering to the next level? Here’s what to ask before joining a nonprofit board. http://bit.ly/beforeyouleapnonprofit Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranti...

Pursuing Responsible Returns

May 21, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.82 MB

Not long ago, investors assumed that responsible investing meant settling for lower returns. Today we know you can seek purpose and profits using a wide range of approaches. Here’s how to invest through a responsible lens. http://bit.ly/PurposeinaPortfolio Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or ...

Building Purpose in Your Portfolio

May 14, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MB

Access to safe drinking water. Improving nutrition for poor children. Encouraging diversity in the boardroom. These are values that many of us can support. Now there’s a way to ensure your investments reflect them.  http://bit.ly/2W0JODS Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concernin...

Forming a Successful Social Enterprise

May 07, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 7.91 MB

Uncertain policy and expectations for lower market returns are forcing nonprofits to think about alternative resources to support their missions. Building a social enterprise can be just the answer. On this episode, The Resurrection Project’s COO, Julian Posada, walks through the keys to their successful formation of social enterprise LiftUp.  Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reli...

Investment Committee Ins & Outs

February 19, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

How can you establish an effective investment committee? On this podcast we talk with two committee members who are a model of success. For more, check out our blog, Is Your Investment Committee in Shape? http://bit.ly/2GWWsfh where we highlight the top five best practices for a successful committee. The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representa...

There’s More to Risk Than Market Volatility

December 25, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MB

Don’t have a knee-jerk reaction to extreme market moves. While most nonprofits are concerned about investment risk, There’s More to Risk Than Market Volatility http://bit.ly/riskvolatility. What other risks should fiduciaries consider to ensure they sustain their long-term mission? Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. mak...

Leveraging the Impact of your Charitable Gifts

November 20, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MB

Supporting charitable missions that are personally meaningful is important for many individuals. But being philanthropic means more than choosing which charities to endorse and how much to give; structuring gifts that provide the highest benefit to you and the charity is important too. In this podcast and our blog, A Day of Giving http://bit.ly/adayofgiving18, we explain the benefits and drawbacks of various giving strategies.    Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects...

Who’s Giving and Where?

October 09, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.51 MB

Trends in giving change over time depending on the issue of the day. Today, financial sustainability is sought by organizations who are looking at social enterprises and collaboration to broaden impact. Check out our blog post here: http://bit.ly/GivingBlog  Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or...