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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Episode 21: Unlocking Private Markets for Nonprofits
Episode 21
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

In this episode of Mission + Markets, Heather Shanahan sits down with CAPTRUST advisors David Ramsour and Elliot Greenberg to unpack private markets and alternative investments—and what they mean for nonprofit portfolios. Together, they break down strategies such as private equity, private credit, real estate, and hedge funds, focusing on how these approaches can enhance returns, manage inflation risk, and add diversification. The discussion also covers emerging trends in sectors like multifamily housing, industrial properties, and data centers. For leaders steering endowments, foundations, or large institutional portfolios, this episode delivers practical strategies to strengthen investment resilience and capture long-term opportunities in private markets. Want to hear more? Subscribe to Mission + Markets for more insights for nonprofits and mission-focused organizations.