September 30, 2024 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET
IEN hosted a virtual conversation for endowment decision-makers to share ideas, best practices, and questions related to engaging stakeholders around conflict-related calls for divestment.
Participation ws designed for CIOs, investment staff, trustees, investment committee members and administrators. The conversation was be confidential and under the Chatham House Rule, ensuring a safe space for peers to openly share their thoughts and questions.
The conversation was seeded by 2-3 endowment leaders sharing their experiences and perspectives, followed by an open conversation including space for questions, resources sharing, and examples of effective approaches.
Recognizing that issues related to conflict -- particularly the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- are complex and can generate strong emotional responses from multiple perspectives, the conversation was be guided by a set of ground rules. By registering for this conversation, participants agreed to adhere to the principles of respect, confidentiality, open-mindedness, and constructive dialogue.