In today’s investment market, real estate is likely to be one of the most stable and highly appreciated assets in a donor’s portfolio. That’s because in almost every part of the country, land has consistently held or increased value through the ups and downs of the market and national crises. Savvy investment managers and donors include real estate in their investment plans. Schools should be aware of this fact and be prepared to ask for and accept gifts of real estate. The benefits can be enormous in terms of additional acreage for your campus or additional funds for your capital needs. The benefit for the donor can be equally as great