Diversity Resource Library
The NAIOP SFBA Diversity Task Force has identified a number of resources, articles and studies that may be of interest to members on the subject of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Rainbow Capital Partners
Rainbow Capital Partners invests in a new generation of developers/operators and strives make commercial real estate more accessible to everyone, primarily funding people of color, LGBTQ+, and women-led firms. For example, they provide a retail investment platform setting aside room in every investment for ordinary investors to write smaller checks to invest. They also provide resources and tools to make the industry more transparent and remove barriers to entry. Learn more.
Recipient of the NAIOP SFBA's Diversity Champion award in 2024
PBV Real Estate Development Scholarship
The Real Estate Development Scholarship program is a 10-week summer program designed by Presidio Bay Ventures to provide entrepreneurial undergraduate students and high school juniors and seniors in-depth and hands-on exposure to all aspects of the real estate development industry. Learn more.
Recipient of the NAIOP SFBA's Diversity Champion award in 2023.
Disability Inclusive Design
Inclusive Design Standards: An organized and easy-to-implement menu of 300+ operational and design elements to create a more disability accessible and inclusive housing development. Created in partnership with The Kelsey's Inclusive Design Council, a team of people with disabilities to inform the elements ideas.
Provided by The Kelsey, a pioneer of disability-forward housing solutions that open doors to homes and opportunities for everyone.
Supplier Diversity Initiative
NAIOP nationally has launched an initiative that advances supplier diversity among NAIOP member companies and across the commercial real estate industry. As part of the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium, NAIOP joins an alliance of national trade associations rallied around a common cause to promote supplier diversity in the real estate industry. NAIOP members receive a discount to access the SupplierGATEWAY platform. Learn more.