BOMA/Chicago Foundation

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Internships and Job Placement

Our relationships with local schools enable us to inform students about opportunities in CRE.

Scholarships

The Foundation offers four scholarships for commercial property management careers. Recipients benefit from expert mentorship, access to a vast professional network, and essential industry education.

• Full Designation Scholarship – A needs-based scholarship valued at $10,000 that pays the full tuition for the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation
• Reginald L. Ollie Scholarship – A scholarship for CRE professionals who have faced significant professional and/or personal challenges to grow within the industry. The Ollie Scholarship is valued at $10,000 that pays the full tuition for the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation
• Single Course Scholarship – A needs-based scholarship valued at $1,400 that pays for one RPA class
• Foundations of Real Estate Management Class Scholarship – A scholarship valued at $950 that pays for the six-night Foundations of Real Estate Management class

Education

Financial Empowerment Workshops

Our free Financial Empowerment Workshops are for the entire CRE community and provide essential knowledge on budgeting, saving, and managing finances.

Career Days & Tours

The Foundation collaborates with local high schools, colleges, and non-profit organizations to organize CRE career days and building tours, educating students of all ages about the industry.

Diversity

In 1995, BOMA/Chicago established the very first BOMA local Diversity Committee, thanks to Reginald L. Ollie, a distinguished African American industry leader. This Committee leads our vision for DEI and is a vital component of our Foundation.

Diversity Celebration

The BOMA/Chicago Foundation hosts its flagship Diversity Celebration event each April to raise funds for its programs.

Chicago Pride Parade

The Foundation participates in the Chicago Pride Parade to celebrate and support our industry’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Authentic Allyship Workshop

The Foundation created an Authentic Allyship workshop tailored to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CRE industry. Participants explore real-world scenarios and learn methods to become genuine allies.