As the real estate industry is faced with continually changing market conditions, an evolving economic landscape, and new regulatory horizons, the Graaskamp Center Board of Advisors is a hub of critical information-sharing and networking. Through the generous financial support of our members, the Graaskamp Center delivers the world-class experience that is expected from the global leader in real estate research and education.
Membership to the Board of Advisors is available at four levels:
- Sponsor - Annual gifts to the Graaskamp Center of $10,000 or more. Up to two official representatives at the corporate level to serve on the Board. Plus up to four additional corporate staff invited to attend select events.
- Sustaining - $6,000 annual gift. Up to two official representatives at the corporate level to serve on the Board. Plus up to two additional corporate staff invited to attend select events.
- Patron - $3,500 annual gift. One official representative to serve on the Board. Plus one additional corporate staff invited to attend select events.
- Non-Profit
Contributions, or some portion thereof, may be tax deductible – consult your tax advisor.
Board membership is by invitation only. Please contact Executive Director Michael Brennan at (608) 263-4392 or mbrennan@bus.wisc.edu if you would like to recommend a prospective member.
Lifetime
Sponsors
Sustaining
Patron
Honorary & Emeritus
Sponsors
Annual gifts to the Graaskamp Center of $10,000 or more. Up to two official representatives at the corporate level to serve on the Board. Plus up to four additional corporate staff invited to attend select events.
Jeff RaymondPresidentThe Raymond GroupPatron
$3,500 annual gift. One official representative to serve on the Board. Plus one additional corporate staff invited to attend select events.
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