Nonprofit Real
Advancing Community Wealth Through Mission-Aligned Real Estate
A performance-based consulting model that empowers mission-driven nonprofits to unlock the full potential of their real estate assets.
55+
Combined years of real estate & nonprofit expertise
$0
Cost to the nonprofit — Fees paid out of development budget
100%
Incentive alignment — compensated on successful execution only
The Challenge Nonprofits Face
Nonprofits in the human services, education, and health sectors often own valuable real estate but lack the internal expertise or bandwidth to envision and execute development projects.
Our Consulting Solution
We offer a mission-first, performance-based real estate advisory model. Acting as fractional, in-house real estate team, our team delivers:
Fully Aligned Incentives
We act as fractional in-house real estate executives — compensated only upon successful project completion, and exclusively from the developer’s fee. Your budget is never at risk.
Creating Pathways to Community Wealth
By leveraging nonprofit real estate assets, we help communities gain access to new facilities, affordable housing, and sustainable services that support long-term economic mobility.
Advisory Team
Paul Curcio
Real Estate Principal
Paul Curcio
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
Paul Curcio is the Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of BrightStreet, overseeing all financial and accounting functions for the organization. He brings more than 30 years of experience in investment management, real estate, and corporate finance, with a strong track record of building and managing complex financial strategies.
Before joining BrightStreet, Curcio served as Chief of Staff and Head of Special Projects in Prudential’s Vice Chairman’s Office, where he helped to lead initiatives including the master planning for the redevelopment of Newark’s Mulberry Commons and the creation of a community center and affordable housing project with The Salvation Army. His earlier roles at Prudential and PGIM Real Estate included senior leadership positions in impact investing, portfolio management, capital markets, and structured finance.
Curcio joined BrightStreet to advance his commitment to Newark and other underserved communities. He is passionate about using his financial expertise to expand access to capital, support local entrepreneurs, and strengthen neighborhoods through sustainable economic growth.
Decades of senior executive experience at PGIM Real Estate, with extensive expertise in real estate projects including development, acquisitions, financing, joint venture partnerships and operations across the United States.
Nemin Jaya
Nonprofit Strategy Principal
Nemin Jaya
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Nemin Jaya is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of BrightStreet, bringing nearly two decades of experience in organizational leadership, capital planning, and nonprofit management. He also serves as the Administrator of The Salvation Army Newark Area Services, where he oversees community development initiatives and institutional growth.
Jaya’s career bridges the financial and nonprofit sectors, beginning in banking with Standard Chartered and Citibank before moving into mission-driven leadership roles. At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, he guided affiliates in developing sustainable business models, mergers, and long-term growth strategies. His work across South Asia further reflects his commitment to economic empowerment, where he supported cooperative models and micro-lending programs that helped low-income individuals launch small businesses and achieve financial independence.
Jaya co-founded BrightStreet out of a belief that integrated solutions such as combining financial tools with social impact, can help entrepreneurs build resilience, scale their businesses, and transform communities. He holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and advanced credentials in business management, nonprofit leadership, and project management.
Brings nonprofit strategy, funding, and executive leadership expertise — ensuring every project balances strong financial outcomes with meaningful community impact.
Who We Serve
We serve established, place-based nonprofits with underutilized real estate assets and a strong desire to contribute to sustainable solutions that meet community needs. These are organizations with:
- Proven local impact and community trust with an established presence in human services, education, or health sectors
- Leadership vision and readiness to pursue transformational real estate projects
A desire to create new state-of-the-art facilities providing vital services and/or affordable housing
