About Us

Investing In Communities is a nonprofit social enterprise. We enable individuals and businesses to fund nonprofits for free through brokered real estate transactions. 

Our mission is to empower socially responsible consumers to connect directly to professionals who will fund nonprofits.


By leveraging competitive markets and the passion of nonprofit supporters, Investing In Communities empowers individuals and businesses to fund their cause for free.


Since May 2010:

     Nonprofits Promoted: 300 +

     Nonprofits Funded: 40

     Charitable Funding Generated: $130,000 +


Why we do it
We envision a global society in which the interests of the public and private sectors are aligned to transform business transactions into acts of philanthropy.

We believe that connecting diverse individuals, businesses, and professionals to generate funding for nonprofits helps empower and strengthen communities worldwide.

How we do it

Funding a nonprofit through Investing In Communities is simple. Our online platform allows individuals and businesses to connect with socially responsible real estate professionals who will donate to their clients' favorite nonprofits. By giving your business to socially responsible professionals, you can support nonprofits for free. Learn how and why it works.

How we’re funded

  1. Business Model
    1. 8.75 cents retained per dollar distributed to nonprofits
    2. $50 retained per first annual distribution to a given nonprofit
    3. $150 annual dues collected per participating professional
  2. Donations
  3. Grants

How you can get involved
  1. Need real estate services? Make your transaction an IIC transaction.
  2. Like what we do? Join IIC.
  3. Spread the word! Share IIC with family and friends in social media.
  4. Pay our bills! Make a contribution to IIC.
  5. Have skills? Work or volunteer with us.







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