In June 2025, Frontier Advisors hosted a roundtable discussion for our university clients, with seasoned investor Craig Dandurand as keynote speaker. Craig has over two decades of experience investing on behalf of prominent asset owners, including the Future Fund, CalPERS, UC Davis, and the Tuckwell Family Office. More recently, Craig also joined the investment sub-committee at University of New South Wales. During the roundtable, Craig shared insights that helped frame conversations on the unique challenges and opportunities facing Australian university endowments today.
In this issue of the Frontier Line, we highlight the key themes from the roundtable.
- Defining your ‘why’: The cornerstone of endowment strategy
- The nuances of giving: Strengthening donor engagement
- Capitalising on the great wealth transfer: A generational opportunity
- The balancing act of disclosure: Transparency versus scrutiny
- Embracing good governance and adaptability
