Bert Feuss

Silicon Valley Community Foundation University of California, Davis University of California, Davis See contact info See contact info See connections (500+) 500+ connections Bert leads investments at SVCF, the largest community foundation in the world at $13.5 billion. Bert is committed to socially beneficial investment strategies that contribute to more inclusive economies, healthy communities and sustainable practices. He is the architect behind the Social I... This media is a link Investment Manager Diversity: Widening the Circle and Deepening the Engagement Investment Manager Diversity: Widening the Circle and Deepening the Engagement This media is a link Philanthropy Now Podcast Series: Importance of Asset Manager Diversity Philanthropy Now Podcast Series: Importance of Asset Manager Diversity Show more Show more of Bert’s summary Articles & activity 1,457 followers Winning at Legislative Advocacy Webinar Bert’s profile photo Bert Feuss Published on LinkedIn When: April 13, 2017, 9:30 am -10:30 am Who: Lawyers for Good Government What: Legislative bodies are major battlegrounds for making and shaping the law, yet the legislative process and the skills required to succeed in this environment are topics that are rarely covered in law school. With so much at stake, healthcare, the environment, immigration rights, criminal justice and more, it’s critical to know how to effectively engage and persuade lawmakers. What do you do to get new laws in place to cover gaps in protecting the public? How do you stop the erosion of good laws by powerful interests using the legislative process to work against you? Panelists: Kevin Baker - Legislative Director for the ACLU of California. In addition to overseeing the ACLU’s overall legislative advocacy at the Capitol, Mr. Baker handles direct advocacy on civil rights, privacy, language access, immigrants’ rights, free speech, open government and campaign finance issues. Norma P. Garcia - Consumer protection lawyer and public policy expert. Ms. Garcia is currently in transition after a successful and award-winning 24-year career with Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports. Elisa Odabashian - Director of State Programs and the West Coast Office for Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports. Ms Odabashian oversees the Food and Product Safety Program, Financial Services Program, Grasssroots Organizing Team, and national food safety campaigns. Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2269945435736078851 1 Like Like Comment Share See all articles Read my guest author article to the @AICPA on "Bitcoin Basics for Nonprofits: Accepting and Valuing Gifts of Cryptocurrencies" #philanthropy #cryptocurrency #fundraising #bitcoin Bert shared this 6 Likes 1 Comment Nice work Opportunity Fund! Bert commented Join me for panel on Shifting Capital to Community Wealth Building at the Inclusive Economy Learning+Action Series for funders and practitioners concerned about low and middle wage workers in the Bay Area region. Oct 11 in San Mateo #impactinvesting #philanthropy Panelists: Bert Feuss, Silicon Valley Community Foundation (moderator) Lynne Hoey, RSF Social Finance Nina Robinson and Annie McShiras, Runway Project Pierre Joseph, Democratizing Capital East Bay, Solidago Foundation Register here: https://lnkd.in/gggwSs9 Bert shared this 7 Likes 1 Comment See all activity Experience Silicon Valley Community Foundation Senior Vice President, Investments Company NameSilicon Valley Community Foundation Dates EmployedJan 2007 – Present Employment Duration11 yrs 11 mos Responsible for investment oversight and administration of $8 billion in charitable assets, and advising donors and charitable entities on asset allocation, investment and spending policies, and use of impact investing strategies to achieve financial and social impact. Peninsula Community Foundation Director of Professional Services Company NamePeninsula Community Foundation Dates EmployedMay 2004 – Dec 2006 Employment Duration2 yrs 8 mos Responsible for outreach to professional advisors and asset development including planned gifts, charitable trusts, real estate gifts, donor advised funds, scholarship funds and endowments. Great Place To Work Institute Vice President, Operations Company NameGreat Place To Work Institute Dates Employed2001 – 2003 Employment Duration2 yrs Great Place To Work Institute, located in San Francisco, is the source of Fortune Magazine's annual "100 Best Companies To Work For" list. Responsible for Finance, HR, IT and international licensing. Franklin Templeton Investments Sr. Vice President Marketing Company NameFranklin Templeton Investments Dates EmployedJul 1984 – Aug 2000 Employment Duration16 yrs 2 mos Responsible for market research, product development, strategic planning and investment performance reporting for U.S. Sales & Marketing division. Series 7 and 24 licensed. Supervised 60 people across three departments. Education University of California, Davis University of California, Davis Degree NameBS Field Of StudyEconomics Dates attended or expected graduation 1984 Go Aggies! Golden Gate University Golden Gate University Degree NameMBA Dates attended or expected graduation 1990 Volunteer Experience Mission Investors Exchange Board Member Company NameMission Investors Exchange Dates volunteeredMay 2018 – Present Volunteer duration7 mos Mission Investors Exchange is the leading impact investing network for foundations dedicated to deploying capital for social and environmental change. With over 200 members, MIE provides resources, inspiration, and connections to help its members increase the scale and impact of their impact investing practice. UC Davis Foundation Finance & Investment Committee Member Company NameUC Davis Foundation Dates volunteeredJun 2011 – Present Volunteer duration7 yrs 6 mos Cause Education Volunteer advisor to the Finance & Investment Committee on investment and spending policies, planned gift investment and administration policies, and ESG and sustainable investment practices. FAOG-Finance and Administrative Officers Group Investment Practices Committee Chair Company NameFAOG-Finance and Administrative Officers Group Dates volunteeredSep 2017 – Present Volunteer duration1 yr 3 mos Board member and Investment Practices Committee chair - providing leadership on professional development and best practices for the community foundation field related to investment administration, governance, performance benchmarking and impact investing. 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