An overview on how to best use the social media playbook to help your chapter promote your events, education, and chapter members.
Chapter Social Media Webinar
Public Relations Strategy Guide (PDF)
Public Relations Templates (Word)
MARKETING WEBINARS
Public Relations
Learn how to create an effective PR strategy to promote your chapter events, members, and the designation to a much larger audience (without paying for advertising).
Chapter Branding
CCIM Institute and CCIM Chapter Branding
COURSE PROMOTION
Course Promotion Flyers are available for download in fillable PDF format. For more flexibility in your course marketing flyer the Chapter Marketing Support Program also offers templates on Canva Pro.
Download Course Flyers
For Ward Center course flyers or for further customization, submit a flyer customization request.
LOGOS
All CCIM Chapter logos
CCIM Pin Logo
SOCIAL MEDIA
Profile photos for all chapters for Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CCIM Institute Chapter Brand Standards Guide (PDF)
Chapters can meet virtually with high-quality video and screen-sharing capabilities.
Canva Pro | Graphic Design Platform
CI 101: Financial Analysis for CIRE
CI 102: Market Analysis for CIRE
CI 103: User Decision Analysis for CIRE
CI 104: Investment Analysis for CIRE
Commercial Real Estate Negotiations
Foundations for Success in Commercial Real Estate
Social Media Playbook
Become a social media expert with this step-by-step guide to effectively promote your events, education, and chapter members to a larger audience.
Welcome to the Chapter Marketing Resources Page
Before creating your own marketing materials, check out the templates and resources below. One of them might suit your needs.
Need more customized materials? Start with Canva Pro, which includes templates co-created with CCIM chapters that you can change as needed.
CCIM Institute is proud to support Canva Pro, a turn-key graphic design resource for all chapters. Whether you're building flyers, designing visuals for social media and email marketing, or need to create something unique for that annual chapter event, Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design platform for non-designers. CCIM staff has already added a wide variety of CCIM-branded templates that were co-created with chapters and will continue to add new templates throughout the year. Canva Pro is free to chapters and accounts are set-up on a request basis.
Social Media Chapter Profile Photos
Other Graphic Design Resources
CCIM INSTITUTE CHAPTER MARKETING RESOURCES
CCIM INSTITUTE CHAPTER MARKETING RESOURCES
Questions?
Contact chaptermarketing@ccim.com
Before creating your own marketing materials, check out the templates below. One of them might suit your needs.
Need more customized materials? Start with Canva, which includes templates co-created with CCIM chapters that you can change as needed.
Welcome to the Chapter Marketing Resources Page
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CCIM Institute Chapter Brand Standards Guide (PDF)
CCIM Chapter PowerPoint template (PPT)
Chapter Branded Letterhead (ZIP)
Canva Pro | Graphic Design Platform
Stock Image Bank (DropBox)
CCIM Institute is proud to support Canva Pro, a turn-key graphic design resource for all chapters. Whether you're building flyers, designing visuals for social media and email marketing, or need to create something unique for that annual chapter event, Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design platform for non-designers. CCIM staff has already added a wide variety of CCIM-branded templates that were co-created with chapters and will continue to add new templates throughout the year. Canva Pro is free to chapters and accounts are set-up on a request basis.
Other Graphic Design Resources
COURSE PROMOTION
Course Promotion Flyers are available for download in fillable PDF format. For more flexibilty in your course marketing flyer the Chapter Marketing Support Program also offers templates on Canva Pro.
Download Course Flyers
Questions? View the course marketing flyers FAQ & tips.
For Ward Center course flyers or for further customization, submit a flyer customization request.
An overview on how to best use the social media playbook to help your chapter promote your events, education, and chapter members.
Chapter Social Media Webinar
SOCIAL MEDIA
Profile photos for all chapters for Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin (ZIP).
Social Media Playbook
Become a social media expert with this step-by-step guide to effectively promote your events, education, and chapter members to a larger audience.
Social Media Chapter Profile Photos
LOGOS
All CCIM Chapter logos
CCIM Institute Logo
View current CCIM Chapter Brand Standards Guide.
Public Relations Strategy Guide (PDF)
Public Relations Templates (Word)
MARKETING WEBINARS
Public Relations
Learn how to create an effective PR strategy to promote your chapter events, members, and the designation to a much larger audience (without paying for advertising).
Chapter Branding
CCIM Institute and CCIM Chapter Branding
Everything you need to know about the CCIM Institute’s brand evolution, so that you can more effectively market your chapter.
Chapter Brand Standards Guide Walk-through
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
Zoom Overview and Best Practices
Everything you need to know about the CCIM Institute’s brand evolution, so that you can more effectively market your chapter.
Canva Pro Introduction
Learn how to use your chapter’s Canva Pro account, and access all the CCIM-specific tools and resources.
Zoom Overview and Best Practices
Chapters can meet virtually with high-quality video and screen-sharing capabilities.
Canva Pro Introduction
Learn how to use your chapter’s Canva Pro account, and access all the CCIM-specific tools and resources.
Looking for Operational Chapter Resources?
All operational chapter resources, including announcements, reports, program applications, discussion boards, and more are available on the all-new Chapter Resources platform.
All operational chapter resources, including reports, program applications, CE resources, and more are available on the Connect Chapter Resources page.
Looking for Operational Chapter Resources?
You can use/share these videos to promote your upcoming courses on social media or email.
You can utilize or share these videos to promote your upcoming courses on social media or email.
CONTENT HUB
Your chapter has access to all of the institute’s published commercial real estate content. Your chapter can promote and share these articles, podcasts, and webinars to your local audience to set yourselves apart as thought-leaders in your market.
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Course Promotion Videos
CONTENT HUB
Your chapter has access to all of the institute’s published commercial real estate content. Your chapter can promote and share these articles, podcasts, and webinars to your local audience to set yourselves apart as thought-leaders in your market.
Chapter Strategy for 2021
Learn from Silva Brand, a leading branding agency focused on the CRE industry, how to bring value to your local members and sponsors by building resources to power your chapter's strategy.
This webinar was filmed during the 2021 Chapter Officer Training (Summer 2020).
Chapter Strategy for 2021
Learn from Silva Brand, a leading branding agency focused on the CRE industry, how to bring value to your local members and sponsors by building resources to power your chapter's strategy.
Chapter Event Material Request Form
Chapter Event Material Request Form
Chapter Marketing Meetups: 30 Minutes to Marketing Success
To further support your marketing and communications efforts, CCIM Institute launched Chapter Marketing Meetups, recurring 30-minute monthly marketing Zoom calls focused on helping you better leverage all the tools available on the Chapter Marketing Resources page and sharing best practices among your chapter peers. View past meetups below.
Each monthly Chapter Marketing Meetup features:
- A quick 10-15-minute microlearning session on a topic you choose. The topic will be crowdsourced by you using an online poll.
- An open forum to ask questions of CCIM Institute marketing and chapter staff.
- Peer-to-peer best-practice sharing with your fellow chapter administrators.
October 2022: Organically Grow Your Social Media Followers
November 2022: 7 Ways to Market Your Chapter Classroom Course and Increase Sales
December 2022: Canva Pro Shortcuts to Design in No Time
January 2023: Tips to Write Powerful Marketing Copy
February 2023: Testimonials — Using Faces and Voices to Build Trust and Consumer Confidence
March 2023: Securing Success for Your Next Sponsored Event
May 2023: Zooming Into Your Next Successful Online Event
July 2023: Introducing the C5 + CCIM Global Summit: Where Valuable Connections Are Made
August 2023: The CCIM Institute Brand Modernization – Go Inside Our Brand Update
January 2024: Blogging: Best Practices for Telling Your Chapter and Member Stories
May 2024: Introduction to the Commercial Real Estate Certificate Program
June 2024: Accelerate at the C5 + CCIM Global Summit
August 2024: Creating With Canva: Explore the Latest Updates for Your Chapter’s Marketing
Questions? Contact chaptermarketing@ccim.com
Chapter Connection Marketing Content - March: The Workplace in 2025: Why it Matters for CRE.
Articles to Read & Share
Stay ahead of the curve in commercial real estate by exploring the latest trends in office space conversions. This article highlights innovative redevelopment strategies and the growing demand for adaptive reuse, offering key insights to help you make strategic investment decisions. Discover how The CCIM Institute’s education programs can equip you with the skills needed to successfully navigate these market shifts.
Upcoming Education Courses that Highlight the Reuse of Office Space
Evaluating Medical Office Building Development Projects - Online T/TH | June 10 & 12, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT
Upcoming Tradeshows & Conventions
Spring Forum is quickly approaching. Make planning easy and download the schedule.
CBC 2025 Global Conference
Hosted By: CBC | March 17-19, 2025 | Plano, Texas
Members attending the CBC Global Conference, are encouraged to join The CCIM Institute during the Welcome Reception as President-Elect Adam Palmer, SIOR, CCIM toasts CBC and our longstanding education partnership. Don't forget to stop our booth #2 in the exhibit hall during the conference.
The C5 + CCIM Global Summit is more than just a conference—it’s a strategic investment in a professional’s growth and success in commercial real estate. Registration opens April 23!
This Month’s Free Marketing Resources
Utilize these editable PowerPoint templates for flyers and social media posts (LinkedIn and Meta sizes) to use on your marketing channels. Just edit and save them as a JPG file and post! You can also find these templates located in the Chapter Marketing Canva account.
Refresh your design skills with our Canva 101 Tutorial August Chapter Marketing Meetup: Explore the Latest Canva Updates for Your Chapter’s Marketing and download your updated styling guides (The CCIM Brand Style Guide 2025, The CCIM Institute Social Media Guide 2025, The CCIM Institute Canva 101 Guide 2025)
Zoom Backgrounds
Chapter Connection Marketing Content - May: Growing with the Power of Technology
Articles to Read & Share
Revisit all the action from The CCIM Institute’s 2025 Spring Forum in Miami, including a message about The State of The CCIM Institute brought to you by 2025 CCIM Global President, Steve Rich, CCIM, and an insightful discussion on the present state and future forecast of the Florida market with 2026 Global President-Elect Adam Palmer, CCIM, SIOR and a panel of speakers. Read about all the events at 2025 Spring Forum on the CCIM Blog.
Upcoming Tradeshows & Conventions
ICSC Las Vegas is happening May 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center! CCIM members can reserve booth space for meetings on May 19–20. Members and Candidate members are also invited to our cocktail hour on May 19 at 4 pm. Plus, new this year—CCIM is hosting retail-focused education on May 18. Learn more and register now!
The C5 + CCIM Global Summit is more than just a conference—it’s a strategic investment in a professional’s growth and success in commercial real estate. Registration is NOW OPEN! - Early Bird ENDS May 23!
This Month’s Free Marketing Resources
Utilize these editable PowerPoint templates for flyers and social media posts (LinkedIn and Meta sizes) to use on your marketing channels. Just edit and save them as a JPG file and post! You can also find these templates located in the Chapter Marketing Canva account.
You've learned basic Canva design skills with our Canva 101 Tutorial. and how to design graphics in, Canva 102 Tutorial. Now, learn how to create engaging videos with our Canva 103 Tutorial: How to Create Video in Canva.
Download your updated styling guides (The CCIM Brand Style Guide 2025, The CCIM Institute Social Media Guide 2025, The CCIM Institute Canva 101 Guide 2025)
Chapter Connection Marketing Content - April: Business in Bloom
Articles to Read & Share
Discover how The CCIM Institute’s 2025 Spring Forum in Miami delivers unmatched networking, market insights, and exclusive events like the Networking & Dealmaking Lounge and a keynote dinner with The Big Short’s Michael Litt. Read the full article to see why this is the must-attend event for commercial real estate professionals on the CCIM Blog.
Upcoming Tradeshows & Conventions
Spring Forum is quickly approaching. Make planning easy and download the schedule.
ICSC Las Vegas is happening May 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center! CCIM members can reserve booth space for meetings on May 19–20. Members and Candidate members are also invited to our cocktail hour on May 19 at 4 pm. Plus, new this year—CCIM is hosting retail-focused education on May 18. Learn more and register now!
The C5 + CCIM Global Summit is more than just a conference—it’s a strategic investment in a professional’s growth and success in commercial real estate. Registration opens April 23!
This Month’s Free Marketing Resources
Utilize these editable PowerPoint templates for flyers and social media posts (LinkedIn and Meta sizes) to use on your marketing channels. Just edit and save them as a JPG file and post! You can also find these templates located in the Chapter Marketing Canva account.
You've learned basic Canva design skills with our Canva 101 Tutorial. Up your skills with the next installment, Canva 102 Tutorial. Learn how to design a template you can download and use on social media.
Download your updated styling guides (The CCIM Brand Style Guide 2025, The CCIM Institute Social Media Guide 2025, The CCIM Institute Canva 101 Guide 2025)