Launch Timeline
January 2025
Developed the initial concept for a nonprofit-first workplace intelligence platform focused on continuous insight, decision support, and trusted connections — not just support during lease events.
Concept Development
March 2025
Began building an advisory team with experience across commercial real estate, operations, and nonprofit governance to guide early strategy and product direction.
Advisory Team Formation
May 2025
Engaged mission-aligned vendors and partners to validate marketplace demand, securing early traction with five vendors committed to participate.
Vendor & Partner Engagement
July 2025
Conducted structured interviews with nonprofit leaders to validate the value proposition, willingness to pay, and priority use cases.
Customer Interviews
September 2025
Began the Penn West Founder Institute program, entering an intensive phase of mentorship, iteration, and execution.
Founder Institute Program Begins
November–December 2025
Launched the Concierge MVP of The Nonprofit Office, delivering core value through hands-on support for early nonprofit users while validating workflows and impact.
Concierge MVP Launched
Early 2026
Formally defined the core workplace challenges nonprofits face, including rising occupancy costs, underutilized space, fragmented broker and vendor relationships, and a lack of nonprofit-centered tools and ongoing guidance.
Defining the Problem
February 2025
Established the name The Nonprofit Office and defined the brand mission, positioning, and long-term vision centered on clarity, trust, and ongoing support for nonprofit leaders.
Brand Strategy
April 2025
Initiated website design and early platform planning, focusing on a simple, trusted experience for nonprofit leaders and clearly defined MVP workflows.
Website Design & Platform Planning
June 2025
Refined pricing, revenue streams, and platform structure based on early feedback from nonprofits, advisors, and partners.
Business Model Refinement
August 2025
Accepted into the Founder Institute (Penn West) accelerator program — one of only 20 companies selected across the DC, Maryland, and
Virginia (DMV) region.
Accepted into Founder Institute (Penn West)
October 2025
Continued refining the business model, positioning, and execution plan based on Founder Institute mentor and peer feedback.
Refinement with Mentor Feedback
January 2026
Applying insights from the Concierge MVP to refine the experience, expand pilot participation, and prepare for broader platform rollout.
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