Endowments remain a cornerstone of museum sustainability, yet their management and purpose are evolving in response to today’s financial and societal landscapes. This session will explore current approaches to building, investing, and stewarding endowments that align with institutional missions and long-term goals. Participants will gain insights into effective governance strategies, impact investing, and the challenges and opportunities shaping endowment practices in 2025.
Featured Speakers:
Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D., Louise Taft Semple President & CEO, Taft Museum of Art
Maryanna M. Johnson, Vice President & Financial Advisor, Blue Rider Group at Morgan Stanley
Endowments remain a cornerstone of museum sustainability, yet their management and purpose are evolving in response to today’s financial and societal landscapes. This session will explore current approaches to building, investing, and stewarding endowments that align with institutional missions and long-term goals. Participants will gain insights into effective governance strategies, impact investing, and the challenges and opportunities shaping endowment practices in 2025.
Featured Speakers:
Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D., Louise Taft Semple President & CEO, Taft Museum of Art
Maryanna M. Johnson, Vice President & Financial Advisor, Blue Rider Group at Morgan Stanley