Because the needs of not-for-profits are unique, we developed a specialized team of real estate practitioners who understand the unique decision processes undertaken by these organizations. We recognize how nonprofits work, how they think and how real estate decisions must be executed to support the organization’s mission.
Benefits to your Organization
- We hold the Experience, Insight, Intelligence and Resources to help nonprofit organizations make informed real estate decisions.
- We have substantial knowledge working with nonprofits of all types including associations, unions, charitable organizations, and public charities. (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c )(6))
- We are the only the only real estate service provider with a dedicated team of national 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. We specialize in understanding the needs of such nonprofit organizations. The way information needs to be prepared, processed, and presented to Boards of Directors is unique–and we have more experience with these organizations than any other commercial real estate firm.
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
2022 U.S. Nonprofit Office Benchmarking Survey
CBRE’s Nonprofit Practice surveyed more than 350 nonprofits across the U.S. to explore and benchmark how they have been managing their workplaces and employees throughout the pandemic.

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Nonprofits leased nearly 1.1 million sq. ft. of office space in 2023, accounting for 8.5% of total leasing activity across the D.C. metro.
Our Team
Bradley J. Wilner
Executive Vice President