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way to the CCIM Foundation, which supports
and encourages new members and designees.
Why do you think it's
important for CCIMs to
contribute?
Shindleman: It's a tangible way to give back
to the organization and industry. Every
foundation requires money to continue and
expand its work. e CCIM Foundation is no
different and needs the support of CCIMs.
Webb: If you have a "heart" for the CCIM
pin and the organization, the logical out-
come is to become a donor. Give what you
can every year consistently.
No matter how much that is, it will grow
and you'll soon find yourself a member of the
Leadership Society. Remember that the dona-
tion is tax-deductible, so always consider the
CCIM Foundation when you're making your
charitable donations for the year.
Tesluk: I fondly remember all my instruc-
tors and how generous they were with their
time and sharing details about transactions.
I wanted to be a force in promoting the ben-
efit of the CCIM designation. A great way
to express gratitude is to share with others;
being able to assist individuals with scholar-
ships as they pursue the CCIM designation is
an impactful way to give back to the industry.
Gary Ralston: As I began my career in
commercial real estate, I was counseled that
"you have to learn to earn." e CCIM edu-
cation program provided that opportunity.
As a committed continuous learner, I sup-
port education and encourage all of my fel-
low successful CCIMs to support education
by contributing to the CCIM Foundation.
Susan Groeneveld: I give to the Founda-
tion because it has been such a big part of
my life for the last 30 years, and I want to
give back. I donate to the Named Endowed
Scholarship that was created in my name
because all the alumni of the Jay W. Levine
Leadership Development Academy benefit.
ere are more 100 alumni, so the money
spent each year from this fund benefits them.
For those of you unfamiliar with the work
of the CCIM Foundation, visit www.ccimef.
org to learn more.
Mary Stark-Hood, JJD, CFP is president of
the Hood Group, Inc. and currently serves as
a consultant to the CCIM Foundation. Contact
her at maryshood@comcast.net
This article is
sponsored by the
CCIM Foundation
@ www.ccimef.org.
Interested in making a donation to the event? Contact Susan Groeneveld, CCIM, Executive Director, at
susan@ccimef.org to learn more.
The silent auction will be held Oct. 25-27 during CCIM Institute's Annual Governance Meetings in Atlanta.
Please submit donations by Sept. 15.
Did you know?
THE CCIM FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN 100 SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING
STUDENTS EACH YEAR.
Half of the funds needed to support these annual scholarships comes from the proceeds of our silent auction.
Please help us keep this program going by making a donation.
The CCIM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• stays at vacation homes
• tickets to sporting events
• artwork
• gift certificates, and more.
Previously donated items include: