Nonprofits are ditching Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies at a stunning rate, according to a 2023 report by the Council on Foundations and The Commonfund Institute.
The share of community foundations that plan on adopting ESG policies in the next 12 months dropped from 34% in 2022 to 16% in 2023, with private foundations dropping from 10% to 7% in the same timeframe, according to the report. ESG policies have become less popular following scrutiny from conservatives and investors pulling funding.
The share of private foundations with plans to invest in firms with “diverse managers,” defined as firms that have 25% or more “diverse leadership,” also decreased from 22% in 2022 to 19% in 2023, according to the report. The share of community foundations planning such investments increased from 23% to 24%.
The percentage of private foundations seeking ESG investments was 27% in 2023 from 28% the year before, with the number of community foundations seeking investments remaining unchanged at 26%, according to the report. “Impact investing,” which seeks to allocate funds to causes in line with the “institution’s mission,” increased for private foundations to 24% in 2023 and community foundations increased to 23%, both up two percentage points from 2022. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
