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Investor Momentum Builds Around AI-Focused Data Centers

AI-driven data center projects are gaining significant traction and investor interest is high, according to insights shared by Christian Busken, Director of Real Assets Research at FEG, in FundFire. Despite the enthusiasm, Busken cautions that the sector’s capital-intensive nature may lead to overcapitalization if growth isn’t carefully managed.

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Private Equity Pours Billions into Natural Gas Power Amid Soaring Electricity Demand

A surge in private equity investment is reshaping the natural gas-fired power sector, fueled by rising electricity demand from AI technologies, data centers, and LNG exports. Deal volume hit $49 billion in the first half of 2025 alone. Christian Busken, Director of Research for Real Assets at FEG, attributes the momentum to strong tailwinds driving investor confidence in the space.

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FEG’s Community Foundation Survey Reveals Mission-Aligned Investing Continues To Grow

FEG Investment Advisors’ 2025 Community Foundation Survey, featured in Nonprofit News, offers a compelling snapshot of how U.S. community foundations are reshaping their investment strategies. Drawing insights from 113 foundations managing over $41 billion in assets,¹ the survey reveals a continued rise in values-aligned investing—now embraced by 59% of respondents, up from just 16% in 2017. It also highlights growing momentum toward private capital and early AI adoption, with 20% of foundations integrating AI into their operations. These insights reinforce FEG’s commitment to equipping community foundations with data-driven guidance to align their investments with their missions.

¹Assets under advisement were self reported by respondents as of September 30, 2024.

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Community Foundations to Increase Private Markets Allocations at Slower Pace

FEG’s 10^th annual Community Foundation Survey is featured in Pensions & Investments. The comprehensive survey, which includes insights from 113 community foundations managing $41 billion in assets,¹  reveals that 29% of respondents plan to boost their private investment allocations. This marks the highest interest in any asset class, although to a lesser extent compared to the previous year due to less favorable returns and heightened competition for capital.

¹Assets under advisement were self reported by respondents as of September 30, 2024.

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FEG Investment Advisors Releases 10th Annual Community Foundation Survey Findings

FEG Investment Advisors (FEG), an independent and employee-owned investment advisory firm, is proud to announce the release of its 10th annual FEG Community Foundation Survey findings, featuring a record-breaking 113 U.S. community foundation participants representing more than $41 billion in assets under advisement.¹ It establishes year-over-year benchmarks on the evolution to outsourced CIO services and trends in asset allocation and investment governance.

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Nolan Bean, Chief Investment Officer, Discusses University Endowment Strategies Amid Federal Funding Concerns

Nolan Bean, CIO, highlights how federal funding cuts and potential taxes on university endowments are prompting institutions to reassess their liquidity strategies. Bean notes, “To shore up liquidity, endowments may need to issue debt or draw more from the endowments.” He emphasizes the importance of helping clients evaluate whether increased spending rates are sustainable and how such decisions could affect long-term portfolio performance.

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USA Hockey Highlights FEG's Hockey Classic Benefiting the Cincinnati IceBreakers

FEG Investment Advisors was honored to host the seventh annual Hockey Classic, benefiting the Cincinnati IceBreakers, a sled hockey organization founded in 2007. Initially struggling with resources, the IceBreakers now benefit from substantial donations raised through the Hockey Classic, which has evolved into a major event featuring former NHL players and celebrities. These donations have allowed the IceBreakers to extend their practice season, upgrade equipment, and cover travel expenses, fostering the growth of both the youth and adult teams. The IceBreakers are set to compete in the 2025 USA Hockey Sled National Championships, highlighting their success and ongoing efforts to support sled hockey in Ohio.

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Greg Dowling, Chief Investment Officer, Comments on How Elite Universities Are Drumming Up Cash

Greg Dowling, CIO, notes that while most universities are not panicking, they are taking proactive measures to prepare for potential financial challenges. This includes raising funds through bond issuances and reviewing their investment portfolios to ensure they have sufficient cash reserves. Dowling emphasizes that these steps are being taken as a precaution against the uncertainties and potential financial impacts of the administration's policies on federal funding for universities.

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2025 FEG Hosts 7th Annual Hockey Classic

The Hockey Classic is an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the industry and support the Cincinnati IceBreakers — an inspiring nonprofit that offers an adaptive ice hockey program.

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Prep Schools Turn to OCIOs Amid Operating Pressures

Kathryn Mawer, a managing director at FEG, sheds light on the critical role of consistent investment returns for prep schools heavily dependent on endowments. Mawer highlights that “having an OCIO provider with existing manager relationships can provide ‘benefits of scale’ to independent schools.” Curious about how these strategies are reshaping the financial landscape of prep schools? Click below to learn more. 

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