Mission + Markets

Author: CAPTRUST

Mission Markets empowers endowments and foundations to pursue their mission-driven goals by exploring trends and best practices related to mission engagement, fiduciary governance, and investment management. Hosted by CAPTRUST's Director of Endowments and Foundations Heather Shanahan, Mission Markets shares research, resources, and recommendations from industry insiders so your nonprofit can focus on what's most importantthe mission.
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Genres: Business, Investing, Non-Profit

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Episode 24: Impact Investing and Mission Alignment
Episode 24
Friday, 10 July, 2026

In this episode of Mission and Markets, host Heather Shanahan is joined by CAPTRUST Advisor James Ross and Spectrum Impact Founder and CEO Rehana Nathoo to explore the growing role of impact and place-based investing for nonprofits. They discuss how endowments and foundations can align more of their assets with their mission while balancing financial returns, governance responsibilities, and long-term sustainability. The conversation also examines common challenges organizations face, from education and board engagement to portfolio design and implementation, and offers practical guidance for getting started. Want to hear more? Subscribe to Mission + Markets for more insights for nonprofits and mission-focused organizations.