From Programs to Place: How Nonprofits Can Build Smarter Space Strategies
In this Nonprofit Bytes & Insights webinar, participants learned a practical framework for understanding space through three critical perspectives: physical, financial, and organizational. Alongside Lauren Davis, Director of Occupier Services, Denham Wolf, audiences explore the process of converting program needs into actionable space strategies-whether that’s leasing, purchasing, or reconfiguring existing space-while being mindful of budget and gathering consensus among decision-makers.
This session provides the opportunity to discover how to translate programs into physical space, understand space influencing programming vs. programming influencing space, and walk away with a programming change checklist to assess your space requirements.
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Lauren Davis, Director of Occupier Services, Denham Wolf
Lauren, a seasoned professional who joined Denham Wolf in 2014, is a trusted advisor in negotiating real estate transactions for the nonprofit sector. As the Director of Occupier Services, she leads Denham Wolf’s acquisition and tenant representation projects.
Lauren offers comprehensive guidance on all aspects of real estate deals. Her expertise spans from advising organizations on their real estate options to negotiating lease or acquisition terms, empowering them to make informed real estate decisions while staying true to their mission. Lauren leads a team of brokers and analysts, fostering a collaborative work environment.
At Denham Wolf, Lauren has represented various nonprofits, including foundations, performing arts, human services, and faith-based organizations. Lauren honed her skills in financial analysis, lease documentation, and team and vendor management while working at DTZ, a UGL Company in Washington, DC. As Associate Transactions Manager, Lauren’s work at DTZ involved procuring and securing leases for the General Services Administration of the United States Government. In managing this multi-million-dollar national account, Lauren was responsible for transactions totaling 500,000 SF of office and warehouse space.
