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2025 Annual Forum Event Summary

The 2025 Annual Forum, hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network, took place last month at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. This two-day event brought together leaders in higher education, sustainable investing, and community engagement to discuss how to maintain intentional investing momentum across institutions.

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Summary of 2025 IEN Virtual Forum

The 2025 Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) Virtual Forum convened thought leaders, investment professionals, and mission-driven institutions over four dynamic days to explore how endowments and asset owners can advance systemic solutions through investment.

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IEN Responsible Tech & AI Initiative Launch

The peer-learning network will support investors in driving responsible governance and guardrails for safe application of AI technologies.

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IEN at the 2025 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summi...

From February 2-4, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) joined over 350 leaders in higher education, sustainable investing, and community engagement at the 2025 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit. Held in Washington, D.C., this year’s convening underscored the urgent need for endowments to advance sustainable and impact investing strategies, ensure long-term institutional financial sustainability, and continue to address systemic risk despite current political headwinds.

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The Sierra Club Foundation Achieves A Platinum Rating Thr...

The Oakland-based foundation is recognized for its commitment to sustainable and impact investing following a third-party verification process.

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The SK2 Fund Receives a Gold Rating Through the Intention...

The Colorado-based foundation achieved Gold rating through sustainable and impact investing assessment framework, developed by the Intentional Endowments Network.

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A Night to Remember: Highlights from IEN’s 10th Anniversa...

On November 14, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) gathered over 180 supporters, friends, and partners for an unforgettable evening at Boston’s Museum of Science. The event marked a dual celebration: IEN’s 10-year anniversary and the celebration of IEN’s co-founder Tony Cortese's remarkable career.

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Celebrating a Decade of Impact - Where Do We Go From Here?

On November 14th, we will celebrate a decade of impact at the Museum of Science in Boston - we hope that you can join us.  As the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) marks its 10-year anniversary, we reflect on a decade of transformative change in the finance and sustainable investing industries. From humble beginnings to a thriving community of over 250+ institutions, IEN has been at the forefront of the movement towards a more responsible, equitable, and environmentally conscious investment landscape. Our journey has been marked by significant milestones, collaboration, and a deep commitment to creating a better future for all.

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Reflections from the iDAC Global Summit: Elevating the Co...

I had the privilege of attending the iDAC Global Finance Summit on Talent Maximization, an inspiring gathering that brought together industry leaders and organizations to accelerate transformational change through the financial sector. 

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The AJL Foundation Achieves a Platinum Rating Through the...

The AJL Foundation becomes the third public participant to achieve a platinum rating through the Endowment Impact Benchmark (EIB) assessment – the highest rating possible through the rating and benchmarking framework. 

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The AJL Foundation Achieves a Platinum Rating Through the...

The AJL Foundation becomes the third public participant to achieve a platinum rating through the Endowment Impact Benchmark (EIB) assessment – the highest rating possible through the rating and benchmarking framework. 

Read More


Reflections from the iDAC Global Summit: Elevating the Co...

I had the privilege of attending the iDAC Global Finance Summit on Talent Maximization, an inspiring gathering that brought together industry leaders and organizations to accelerate transformational change through the financial sector. 

Read More


Celebrating a Decade of Impact - Where Do We Go From Here?

On November 14th, we will celebrate a decade of impact at the Museum of Science in Boston - we hope that you can join us.  As the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) marks its 10-year anniversary, we reflect on a decade of transformative change in the finance and sustainable investing industries. From humble beginnings to a thriving community of over 250+ institutions, IEN has been at the forefront of the movement towards a more responsible, equitable, and environmentally conscious investment landscape. Our journey has been marked by significant milestones, collaboration, and a deep commitment to creating a better future for all.

Read More


A Night to Remember: Highlights from IEN’s 10th Anniversa...

On November 14, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) gathered over 180 supporters, friends, and partners for an unforgettable evening at Boston’s Museum of Science. The event marked a dual celebration: IEN’s 10-year anniversary and the celebration of IEN’s co-founder Tony Cortese's remarkable career.

Read More


The SK2 Fund Receives a Gold Rating Through the Intention...

The Colorado-based foundation achieved Gold rating through sustainable and impact investing assessment framework, developed by the Intentional Endowments Network.

Read More


The Sierra Club Foundation Achieves A Platinum Rating Thr...

The Oakland-based foundation is recognized for its commitment to sustainable and impact investing following a third-party verification process.

Read More


IEN at the 2025 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summi...

From February 2-4, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) joined over 350 leaders in higher education, sustainable investing, and community engagement at the 2025 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit. Held in Washington, D.C., this year’s convening underscored the urgent need for endowments to advance sustainable and impact investing strategies, ensure long-term institutional financial sustainability, and continue to address systemic risk despite current political headwinds.

Read More


IEN Responsible Tech & AI Initiative Launch

The peer-learning network will support investors in driving responsible governance and guardrails for safe application of AI technologies.

Read More


Summary of 2025 IEN Virtual Forum

The 2025 Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) Virtual Forum convened thought leaders, investment professionals, and mission-driven institutions over four dynamic days to explore how endowments and asset owners can advance systemic solutions through investment.

Read More


2025 Annual Forum Event Summary

The 2025 Annual Forum, hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network, took place last month at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. This two-day event brought together leaders in higher education, sustainable investing, and community engagement to discuss how to maintain intentional investing momentum across institutions.

Read More


2025 Annual Forum Event Summary

The 2025 Annual Forum, hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network, took place last month at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. This two-day event brought together leaders in higher education, sustainable investing, and community engagement to discuss how to maintain intentional investing momentum across institutions.

Read More


A Night to Remember: Highlights from IEN’s 10th Anniversa...

On November 14, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) gathered over 180 supporters, friends, and partners for an unforgettable evening at Boston’s Museum of Science. The event marked a dual celebration: IEN’s 10-year anniversary and the celebration of IEN’s co-founder Tony Cortese's remarkable career.

Read More


Celebrating a Decade of Impact - Where Do We Go From Here?

On November 14th, we will celebrate a decade of impact at the Museum of Science in Boston - we hope that you can join us.  As the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) marks its 10-year anniversary, we reflect on a decade of transformative change in the finance and sustainable investing industries. From humble beginnings to a thriving community of over 250+ institutions, IEN has been at the forefront of the movement towards a more responsible, equitable, and environmentally conscious investment landscape. Our journey has been marked by significant milestones, collaboration, and a deep commitment to creating a better future for all.

Read More


IEN Responsible Tech & AI Initiative Launch

The peer-learning network will support investors in driving responsible governance and guardrails for safe application of AI technologies.

Read More


IEN at the 2025 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summi...

From February 2-4, the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) joined over 350 leaders in higher education, sustainable investing, and community engagement at the 2025 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit. Held in Washington, D.C., this year’s convening underscored the urgent need for endowments to advance sustainable and impact investing strategies, ensure long-term institutional financial sustainability, and continue to address systemic risk despite current political headwinds.

Read More


Reflections from the iDAC Global Summit: Elevating the Co...

I had the privilege of attending the iDAC Global Finance Summit on Talent Maximization, an inspiring gathering that brought together industry leaders and organizations to accelerate transformational change through the financial sector. 

Read More


Summary of 2025 IEN Virtual Forum

The 2025 Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) Virtual Forum convened thought leaders, investment professionals, and mission-driven institutions over four dynamic days to explore how endowments and asset owners can advance systemic solutions through investment.

Read More


The AJL Foundation Achieves a Platinum Rating Through the...

The AJL Foundation becomes the third public participant to achieve a platinum rating through the Endowment Impact Benchmark (EIB) assessment – the highest rating possible through the rating and benchmarking framework. 

Read More


The SK2 Fund Receives a Gold Rating Through the Intention...

The Colorado-based foundation achieved Gold rating through sustainable and impact investing assessment framework, developed by the Intentional Endowments Network.

Read More


The Sierra Club Foundation Achieves A Platinum Rating Thr...

The Oakland-based foundation is recognized for its commitment to sustainable and impact investing following a third-party verification process.

Read More


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