Supporting the Next Generation of
Industry Leaders
Philanthropic support from alumni and friends of the Chen Institute has a critical role in advancing our mission. Gifts to the Institute enable an extraordinary range of initiatives—from immersive student programs and innovative curriculum development to cutting-edge faculty research and high-impact industry and policy engagement. Contributions also sustain our global alumni community through events, mentoring, and professional development programs.
Your support helps ensure that Stern remains a leading global platform for real estate education, scholarship, and thought leadership. Whether to advance core academic initiatives or targeted strategic priorities, your gift enables the Institute to equip students with the skills, experiences, and networks they need to lead in a rapidly changing industry.
Visit our Giving Page or contact Veronica Ruhno-McCallum, Director, Major Gifts, to explore directed giving opportunities.
Your Support at Work
The Ruimy Global Experience Fund
Established through the generosity of Franck Ruimy (MBA '02), the Ruimy Global Experience Fund has transformed the Institute’s ability to offer immersive, international learning experiences. The fund supports the expansion of Global Real Estate Markets, a flagship MBA course that now reaches more than 60 students annually. With modules in cities including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, students engage directly with global investment leaders to understand market dynamics and policy frameworks—preparing them to work across borders and sectors.
The Whiteside Software Training Fund
The Whiteside Software Training Fund provides vital support for students preparing for careers in real estate investment, lending, and development. Through this fund, the Institute delivers industry-standard training in tools such as Argus Enterprise, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the technical skills and certifications required by leading employers. This investment in practical training complements our academic curriculum and strengthens students’ competitiveness in the job market.
Annual Conference Sponsorship
Annual sponsorship of the Chen Institute’s national and global conference programming is an unmatched opportunity to build visibility while supporting students pursuing careers in all facets of the industry. By committing to year-round support, your organization will be recognized as a strategic partner across our full calendar of conferences, convenings, and public programs during the 2025/2026 academic year. Annual sponsors receive elevated visibility at every event, priority access to Institute programming, and bespoke engagement opportunities with students, faculty, and industry peers.
Sponsorships directly support student aid and scholarships in real estate, co-curricular programming, faculty research, and the Institute’s broader policy and industry engagement initiatives. We are grateful for your partnership in cultivating the next generation of real estate leadership, advancing rigorous dialogue, and driving innovation in global real estate finance.
For more information about annual or individual program sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Tomasella, Associate Director, at jessicatomasella@stern.nyu.edu.