Nate Wade became the investment officer at the McKnight Foundation in 2019, covering its $2.2 billion endowment, including its commitment to impact investing. Nate provides strategic analysis of the portfolio, working directly with fund managers, the board’s investment committees, and investment advisors. He is building the Foundation’s direct private investment program and helping expand into new asset classes. Since joining the Foundation in 2014 as an investment analyst, Nate has been instrumental in driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact integration through the endowment. As of 2019, one of every three investment dollars aligns with McKnight’s mission. Prior to