Value Proposition
Because the needs of nonprofits are different, NPG has developed a specialized group of real estate practitioners who understand the unique decision processes undertaken by these organizations. NPG recognizes how nonprofits work, how they think and how real estate decisions must be executed to support the organization’s mission.
About Us
OUR PROMISE
Through community-driven, mission-sensitive strategies, CBRE's Nonprofit Practice Group ("NPG") seeks to maximize market opportunities while minimizing operational disruptions and addressing a nonprofit's requirements for buying, selling or leasing real estate.
WHAT SETS US APART
- Services designed to address the unique and complex real estate needs of nonprofit organizations.
- Extensive experience working with nonprofits.
- Customized plans that align real estate with the most important aspect of nonprofits: fulfilling the mission.
Benefits to your Organization
The CBRE Nonprofit Practice Group applies Experience, Insight, Intelligence and Resources to help nonprofit organizations make informed real estate decisions.
Substantial Knowledge working with nonprofits of all types including associations, unions and public charities.
In addition to the firm’s extensive track record representing various types of businesses with their real estate needs, CBRE is the only real estate service provider with a dedicated group of professionals specializing in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofits, whether cause-based, membership-focused or trade-industry specific, are distinctive organizations which evaluate real estate based on mission-sensitive strategies and specialized criteria. There are many nuances to understanding associations and professional societies, and the particular way information needs to be prepared, processed and presented to Boards of Directors. CBRE has more experience with these organizations than any other commercial real estate firm.
Video: Top Nonprofit Real Estate Trends
News Publications
Preparing for an Office Lease Expiration
Association Office Design for the Future
To Move or Not to Move?
Location, Location, Location
Elevating Education Through New Office Headquarters
Nonprofit Practice Group Leader
National Nonprofit Practice Group
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Real Estate Planning
- Tenant Representation
- Buy vs. Lease Analysis
- Ownership Representation
- Global Market Research
- Consulting
- Workplace Strategy
- Appraisal
- Tax Exempt, Debt & Equity Financing
- Development Consulting
- Space Acquisition & Disposition
- Project Management
- Financial Modeling
- Nonprofit Benchmarking
Benchmarking Survey
The CBRE Nonprofit Practice Group is currently tabulating the results for the 13th Annual Real Estate Benchmarking Survey for nonprofit organizations, which include associations, unions and public charities. This report provides metrics, insights and trends into how nonprofit organizations view, use and manage owned or leased real estate. The 2019 survey results are available now; to receive a copy, please contact one of our professionals or email us at [email protected].
Space Allocation
Telecommuting & Remote Working
Mobility is becoming a top concern for nonprofits as 24% of organizations cited a decreased need for dedicated workspace as one of their primary concerns about their space requirements.
