Timothy Yates

Timothy T. Yates, Jr.

President and CEO

Commonfund OCIO

Timothy T. Yates, Jr. heads Commonfund OCIO and is responsible for managing all aspects of Commonfund OCIO's business, which focuses exclusively on nonprofit institutions. In this role, he leads a team of professionals that advise, implement and monitor custom investment solutions for institutions with total assets under management of more than $15 billion. Yates joined Commonfund as an associate in the CF Private Equity Associate Program. In 2003, he was a founding member of Commonfund's OCIO platform, where he was responsible for designing, tailoring and implementing total portfolio solutions, among other key areas. Before joining Commonfund, Yates taught Spanish and Italian at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx. He is a member of the investment committee of St. Paul’s Church in Fairfield, Connecticut; the advisory board of Girls Who Invest; the Trinity College Board of Fellows and the board of directors of Caroline House in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.
  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.
  • Facing the Aftermath of Disaster: Lessons & Preparedness Strategies This item is protected

    February 6, 2026
    Hear firsthand experience navigating the Palisades Fire and discover practical lessons in evacuation, business continuity, board governance and emergency response planning to help your organization prepare for the unexpected.
  • Business Office & Admissions Partnering on Net Tuition Revenue This item is protected

    January 23, 2026
    It’s essential to manage enrollment and financial aid in a consistent, sustainable and predictable way — but doing so can be complex and challenging. Learn how established sustainable net tuition revenue targets support mission, program and budget.

Net Assets Articles

  • Endowment Spend Policy: Methodology Matters

    April 17, 2026
    Which of the three most common methodologies most closely align with your school’s goals?
  • Benchmarking Business Office Staff This item is protected

    April 14, 2026
    Average salaries of hybrid staff were generally higher than in-person or remote staff, according to NBOA’s BIIS data analysis tool.
  • When Trust Needs Rebuilding, Reset the Story

    April 7, 2026
    What a high‑profile reset reveals about letting go of what no longer works — and why that matters for schools.
  • Controlling Construction Costs This item is protected

    April 6, 2026
    As costs for materials and labor rise, school leaders are turning to planning, partnerships, and contract management to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • Working with the Wolf Pack

    April 6, 2026
    Handling school zoo insurance and staffing is one thing—helping handle wild animals is definitely another.