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The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation is preparing to host its Annual Eisenopoly fundraiser, an event that supports both cancer research and real estate education. This year’s edition will be held on March 5 at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, located at 231 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The setting brings together commercial real estate professionals and related industry participants in a single downtown venue for an evening dedicated to philanthropy and industry engagement.
The Foundation expects more than 600 commercial real estate and related industry professionals to attend the gathering. Planning for the event is led by the Foundation’s Associate Board, underscoring the involvement of emerging leaders and younger professionals within the real estate community. The emphasis on associate leadership aligns the fundraiser with the next generation of industry participants who are helping to shape the direction of both the Foundation and the broader CRE ecosystem.
This year’s Eisenopoly event is chaired by three industry professionals representing a mix of financial and advisory organizations. Jack Avendt of Old Second National Bank, Berry Brooks of OneDigital, and Alex Napoli of New York Life Investments are serving as event chairs. Their participation highlights cross-sector support from commercial banking, financial services, and investment management firms that are active in or adjacent to the commercial real estate sector.
According to the Foundation, Eisenopoly has become a fixture on the industry’s social and philanthropic calendar. Kristen Young, Executive Director of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, noted that the organization is excited to again host an event that has developed into a must-attend gathering for the commercial real estate industry, particularly for rising next-generation professionals. Her comments underscore how the event functions as both a charitable initiative and a networking opportunity for attendees.
Fundraising outcomes have been meaningful in recent years. Each of the last two Eisenopoly events has generated more than $225,000, according to the Foundation. Those proceeds have been directed toward advancing cancer research as well as supporting real estate education, reinforcing the organization’s dual mission. The consistent fundraising performance suggests that participants and sponsors have maintained a strong commitment to these causes over multiple years.
As part of the program, Eisenopoly will again feature a silent auction designed to raise additional funds for cancer awareness and treatment initiatives. This component adds another channel for philanthropic participation beyond general attendance and sponsorship. While specific auction items and fundraising targets were not disclosed, the inclusion of the silent auction signals the Foundation’s continuing effort to deepen engagement around cancer-focused programs and educational support tied to the commercial real estate community.
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