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I’M Todd Braufman

Enterprise Strategy | Capital Allocation | Portfolio Optimization | Governance Leadership

Senior real estate and capital strategy executive with more than 30 years of experience advising corporations, investors, and growth-stage companies across complex, multi-market portfolios. Oversight of more than 35 million square feet across 300+ locations nationwide and execution of over 1,000 transactions totaling more than 10 million square feet. Demonstrated record of reducing enterprise occupancy costs by 25%, scaling advisory revenue from $1M to $3.5M, and leading multidisciplinary teams through high-stakes negotiations, restructurings, and capital deployment decisions. Extensive governance, fundraising, and advisory experience across nonprofit and regulated industries, including leadership roles contributing to $76 million raised over three decades.

 

Todd Braufman

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Minneapolis, MN

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TOP SKILLS
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ENTERPRISE REAL ESTATE STRATEGY

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CAPITAL ALLOCATION & PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION

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SUPPLY CHAIN & DISTRIBUTION FOOTPRINT PLANNING

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COMPLEX NEGOTIATION & INCENTIVE STRUCTURING

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FINANCIAL MODELING & COST CONTAINMENT

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GOVERNANCE & BOARD ADVISORY

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REVENUE GROWTH & BUSINESS SCALING

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RISK ASSESSMENT & TRANSACTION OVERSIGHT

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SALES-LEASEBACK & ASSET MONETIZATION STRATEGY

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REGULATED INDUSTRY ADVISORY

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STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

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CANNABIS & DEFENSE

PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN

Enterprise Portfolio & Capital Strategy

  • Oversight of portfolio strategies exceeding 35 million square feet across office, industrial, distribution, retail, and development assets.
  • Advised on more than 1,000 transactions totaling 10+ million square feet nationwide.
  • Reduced client occupancy costs by 25% through restructuring, consolidation, and incentive negotiation strategies.
  • Executed large-scale distribution and logistics projects up to 2.5 million square feet, supporting operational efficiency and long-term cost stability.
  • Led sale-leasebacks, dispositions, subleases, and restructures to optimize balance sheets and redeploy capital.
  • Structured municipal and state incentive packages supporting expansion, relocation, and build-to-suit developments.

 

Growth Leadership & Revenue Expansion

  • Increased advisory team revenue from $1 million to $3.5 million within three years through strategic client acquisition and portfolio expansion.
  • Built and led multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, contractors, analysts, and consultants to execute complex projects nationwide.
  • Developed and managed long-term relationships with national corporations, institutional owners, and private investors.
  • Delivered strategic planning, market analysis, and competitor benchmarking to support executive-level decision making.
  • Managed multi-location national accounts across logistics, pharmaceutical, financial services, telecom, defense, and emerging regulated industries.

 

Governance, Advisory & Capital Campaign Leadership

  • Served in leadership, advisory, and fundraising roles across 11 nonprofit organizations over 35 years.
  • Contributed to raising approximately $76 million in capital campaigns supporting social services, healthcare, education, and international relief efforts.
  • Raised $4.5 million in 30 days during an international humanitarian campaign supporting Ukraine relief.
  • Chaired major fundraising initiatives generating $220,000+ in single-day campaigns and $900,000–$1.2 million annually in recurring events.
  • Provided advisory oversight in regulated sectors including cannabis retail, cultivation, and distribution facilities.
  • Mobilized executive networks and donor stakeholders to align strategic vision with capital objectives.