Poll: Investment Governance Practices for Nonprofits

According to the poll, the majority (76%) of nonprofit portfolios are governed by an investment committee that meets, on average, about four timesper year. Additionally, 41% of participating organizations reported using an investment consultant, and 18% use an investment outsourcing partner. About one-quarter (23%) of organizations also reported having full-time internal investment staff; however, the average size of such staffs equates to less than one person.