Robert L. Ward Fund

The Robert L. Ward Fund was established to provide funding for real estate educational initiatives and research into real estate analytics. The objective is to improve the content, delivery, technology, and presentation techniques used in the CCIM curriculum.

Purpose: Support innovation and improvement in CCIM education and research

Geographic Scope: CCIM Institute curriculum and educational programs (U.S. and Canada)

Focus Areas:

• Real estate education initiatives
• Real estate analytics research
• Curriculum content improvement
• Educational delivery methods and technology
• Presentation techniques for CCIM courses

Fund Administration

• Not a substitute for The CCIM Institute's regular budget on education and research
• Supplements projects of The CCIM Institute upon approval of The CCIM Institute Foundation's Board of Directors

Background

Established in honor of Robert L. "Bob" Ward, CCIM, a past President of The CCIM Institute and recognized leader in education. Bob Ward was:

• A mentor to CCIM faculty members
• Instrumental in defining the body of knowledge underlying the CCIM Designation
• An innovator in educational delivery and technology
• Developer of educational spreadsheets used in CCIM courses

The fund honors his commitment to continuous improvement and his legacy of asking "How do we improve on what we have?"

Application Process

Project Submission:

• Projects must be in accordance with the Articles, By-Laws, and mission of The CCIM Institute Foundation
• Funding is allocated upon approval of The CCIM Institute Foundation's Board of Directors
• Contact foundation@ccim.com to discuss potential projects

Eligible Projects:

• Real estate educational initiatives
• Real estate analytics and research
• CCIM curriculum content improvements
• Educational delivery and technology innovations
• Research papers on real estate topics

For Questions: Contact foundation@ccim.com at (877) CCIMEF1 (224-6331) or +1 (312) 981-7801