CBS Featured on The Nonprofit Show
Romeoville, Illinois – September 1, 2025 – Christian Brothers Services (CBS) is proud to share that our Chief Investment Officer, Steve M. Sliwinski, CFA, CAIA, was recently featured on The Nonprofit Show, one of the sector’s most widely viewed daily programs. In this insightful conversation, Sliwinski joined host Julia C. Patrick to discuss a topic that touches every nonprofit organization: how to manage and grow investment assets over time.
The Nonprofit Show is a trusted source of education for nonprofit executives and boards. This episode, titled “From $10K to $10M: Growing Nonprofit Assets Over Time,” is a must-listen for any nonprofit leader seeking to build financial sustainability for their mission.
How Nonprofits Can Start Investing with Limited Funds
During the interview, Sliwinski draws on his decades of experience to demystify nonprofit investing and provide actionable takeaways:
- How to Get Started: Nonprofits don’t need millions to invest. With today’s low-cost brokerage platforms, organizations can begin building diversified portfolios with as little as a few thousand dollars.
- Sources of Investment Funds: Contributions don’t have to come from one large donation. Steady, small contributions, such as retirement or pension funds, can grow into significant assets over time.
- The Role of Investment Committees: Strong governance is key. Sliwinski highlights the importance of small, focused committees (3–7 members) who think long-term and align investments with mission.
- Building an Investment Policy Statement (IPS): This foundational document outlines asset allocation, risk tolerance, and mission alignment. It provides clarity during turbulent markets and should be reviewed every 3–5 years.
- Benchmarking for Success: Performance evaluation should emphasize long-term cycles (5–10 years), not short-term market fluctuations.
- Mission-Driven Investing: Nonprofits can, and should, invest in ways that align with their values, avoiding industries or assets that conflict with their mission.
Why Every Nonprofit Leader Should Listen
As Sliwinski explains, nonprofit investing is not reserved for large institutions. With the right structure, policy, and governance, organizations of any size can turn modest assets into long-term financial security. This approach ensures nonprofits can continue serving their communities, supporting staff, and fulfilling their missions for decades to come.
Tune In to The Nonprofit Show
We encourage nonprofit leaders, board members, and financial officers to watch the full episode and gain practical insights into sustainable investing.
Watch here: From $10K to $10M: Growing Nonprofit Assets Over Time
To learn more about Christian Brothers Services and our work supporting Catholic organizations across the country, visit cbservices.org.