Business analysis project! Need your opinion

[Bob Nickle]

Hello,
Im a business major and need to do a market analysis for a business plan for one of my classes. I am creating a business plan of a property management and developement company catering to non-profit organizations.
THE QUESTION
Would you consider investing in a company that invest in real-estate, meanwhile you recieve adequate returns on your investment while helping provide a building for organizations that increase the welfare of society?

[Jay Orlauski]

I think there is a lot to be said about what people are willing to get behind financially. Intrinsicly speaking, if your management company can produce enough of a return to be an attractive investment than I see no reason why you could not build a business plan based on that premise. That being said, people like companies that champion causes and if you can be profitable, while helping non profit organizations, there is a good chance that with the right marketing, you could develop some really good exposure for your efforts. After all, we don't see football teams step aside to let a wheelchair bound player slowly make his way to the goal very often- but when it happens everyone loves to see it. There are investment funds that only invest in 'green companies' and some who do not invest in 'alcohol, tobacco, or firearms' companies - so there are some people who will invest in something if they can make a profit AND help someone else out at the same time. I would say continue with your analysis - would be interesting to see what you come up with. Good luck!