Articles By Eliza
Eliza Solender has written extensively regarding the unique real estate needs of nonprofit organizations. In addition she has written various real estate policies and procedures in a format ready for nonprofit organizations to implement immediately. Call or email her at eliza@solenderhall.com to receive a copy of any of the following articles or real estate policies.
“Rent or Buy? How to Choose a Place of Your Own,” by Elizabeth E. Solender, Nonprofit World, Vol. 16, No 2, March/April, 1998.
Most nonprofit organizations count real estate costs second only to personnel costs in their budgets.
“Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth,” by Elizabeth E. Solender and Cynthia Wilson Krause, Nonprofit World, Vol. 16, No. 1, January/February, 1998.
The phone rings, and a prospective donor offers you “valuable” real estate worth far more than your typical contribution.
“Setting the Ground Rules for Contributions of Real Estate,” by Cynthia Wilson Krause & Elizabeth E. Solender, Journal of Taxation of Exempt Organizations, Vol. 9, No. 3, November/December, 1997.
The telephone rings and a prospective donor offers a “valuable” piece of real estate- worth far more than a typical contribution-to the executive director of a charity.
“Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Receiving Gifts of Real Estate,” by Eliza Solender & Cynthia Wilson Krause, Fund Raising Management, November, 1997.
For charities, it’s not wise to accept real estate gifts on impulse. The best way to be prepared is to establish policies and procedures for accepting gifts of real estate from a prospective donor.
“Wearing One Hat: Avoiding the Real Estate Trap on a Nonprofit Board,” by Eliza Solender, Philanthropy in Texas, June, 1997.
Real estate transactions involve some of the most significant business decisions made by a nonprofit organization.
“Planning for Non-Profit Real Estate Differs from Business World,” by Eliza Solender, Fund Raising Management, March, 1997.
Most non-profit organizations count real estate costs second only to those of personnel in the budget.