In this quarterly report, we explain how rising energy prices ripple through the economy — and what that means for long-term investors and nonprofit leaders managing portfolios. Download full snapshot here. Read More
Hidden Facilities Risks That Threaten Nonprofit Financial Resilience
Expert Insights from Benjamin Osgood, Managing Director, Recreate Commercial Real Estate As a nonprofit leader, you want your organization to be financially resilient so you can fulfill your mission no matter what — and build lasting trust with donors, stakeholders, and the communities you serve. But nonprofit financial resilience isn’t only about revenue streams, budgets, and reserves. One of the most overlooked Read More
Board-Designated Funds and Endowments Can Fuel Your Mission’s Future
In this article: Nonprofits that build long-term funds gain freedom to plan boldly instead of reacting to every budget shock. The path starts with a clear operating reserve target, then a policy-driven board-designated fund that supports strategic needs. Once those are in place, an endowment can anchor truly long-term commitments. Strong governance ties it all together: thoughtful investment, reserve, and board fund Read More
Now Is Always the Time: Why Nonprofits Can’t Wait for the “Right Moment” to Invest
Nonprofit leaders are no strangers to uncertainty. They navigate fluctuating funding cycles, shifting community needs, evolving regulations, and unpredictable economic environments. Yet when you have an endowment or board fund — or are considering launching one — one question seems to resurface with renewed urgency in every moment of market turbulence: “Is now a good time for our nonprofit to invest?” This concern is Read More
The Shift to Sustainable Endowments
Nonprofit organizations and endowments face a unique challenge: balancing the need for capital preservation with the imperative for long-term growth. As market conditions evolve, so too must the investment strategies that underpin these vital missions. The Shift: From Treasuries to Growth-Oriented Portfolios Historically, many nonprofits have favored conservative investments — think treasuries and money market funds. Read More
Nonprofit Endowments Demystified: How to Get Started
Key Takeaways from a Live Webinar with Nonprofit Finance, Fundraising, and Governance Experts If you work in the nonprofit sector, chances are you’ve had at least one conversation about endowments that ended with more questions than answers. Are endowments only for large institutions? Do they take funding away from today’s mission? And how do you even know if your organization is ready? To tackle those questions Read More
Unlocking Hidden Value: How Nonprofits Transform Financial Management into Growth
Many nonprofit leaders face a common challenge: they know their organizations have financial potential, but they're unsure how to unlock it. At Fairlight Advisors, we've worked with dozens of nonprofits to discover that significant value often lies dormant in existing assets and policies. Through strategic financial planning, we help organizations move from survival mode to sustainable growth. The Power of Read More
