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Freudenheim Partners relocates Social Innovation Forum to 77 Franklin St.

Boston, MA Freudenheim Partners has completed the relocation of Social Innovation Forum to its new office at 77 Franklin St. in downtown. The Social Innovation Forum connects funders and nonprofits focused on growing impact to create positive social change in Eastern Massachusetts. The organization has secured a 5,500 s/f space on the 9th floor. 

Executive vice presidents Chris Rogers and Ellie Cullinan of Freudenheim Partners lead the search and negotiation process for the tenant, Social Innovation Forum, while Jake Golden, Jon Gifford, and Jeremy Hood from AW Perry represented the landlord, Columbia Realty Trust, in this transaction. 

Reflecting on the project, Rogers said, “We feel fortunate to have been able to assist the Social Innovation Forum team in this search. It was truly a team effort to find affordable space that is both functional and presentable.” Cullinan also highlighted the vital collaboration with Kerri Gallaway, who worked closely with the ownership team to meet a tight time-frame, ensuring a seamless transition into the new space. 

The new office at 77 Franklin St. provides Social Innovation Forum with enhanced facilities and a strategic location to better serve its community.

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