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About us

Donaldson was founded in 1998 by Walter R. Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) with over 50 years of multifamily and commercial property management and investment experience. Prior to Donaldson, Mr. Donaldson was the Executive Vice President and Director of Property Management at Dreyfuss Brothers, Inc. and a former Executive Vice President, Director of Commercial Property Management and Director of Acquisitions at Grady Management, Inc. During his career, Mr. Donaldson has renovated over 70 properties comprising over 28,000 units, opened over 40 properties comprising over 11,500 units and managed over 250 properties comprising over 85,000 units including approximately 2,000,000 square feet of office and retail space. Mr. Donaldson is recognized in the industry for his leading expertise in identifying distressed properties as candidates for major rehabilitations and repositioning. Donaldson has advised clients on the acquisition of roughly 2billioninrealestateinvestmenttransactions,executedover2 billion in real estate investment transactions, executed over 2billioninrealestateinvestmenttransactions,executedover400 million in construction and renovation work, and assisted clients in disposing of approximately $1.5 billion in real property investments. Donaldson has also assumed management of over 35,000 units. The current environment for real estate investing and management rewards those who can create and add value, we sincerely believe that our extensive experience, creativity, and fundamental knowledge of how to operate and manage real estate investments provides us with the foresight and analytical tools necessary to meet the challenges of creating and adding value, and allows us to assist our clients in creating and executing diversified investment solutions and managing their risks.

Industry

Real Estate

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1998

Specialties

Property Management, Asset Management, Accounting and Financial Management, Investment, Underwriting, and Acquisition Analysis, and Rehabilitation, Development and Construction Management Services

Locations

Employees at The Donaldson Group

Updates

Let’s give a big cheer for our November HERO, Ashlee Adkinson, Leasing Consultant at Cityside Apartments. Recently, Ashlee came to the rescue of a family dealing with an unexpected transportation delay. When Ashlee found a child sitting alone in the lobby, she was able to determine that the child’s father was delayed picking her up from her school bus drop off because the bus he was on had broken down. Ashlee made sure the child was safe until her father arrived. Thanks for going above and beyond for this family, Ashlee! #Compassion #Ownership #Unity #Excellence
Donaldson is proud to recognize JoJo Harris, Assistant Property Manager at The Warwick Apartments, as our November Employee of the Month. JoJo shows an unwavering dedication to her community’s residents and team. She regularly assists residents with resources and support, which helps reduce delinquencies and enhance resident satisfaction. She also provides leadership and stability to her team members and encourages them to be the best version of themselves professionally and personally. Congratulations, JoJo! #Excellence #Commitment #Unity #Ownership
This is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our amazing team! #AwardWinningTeam #Donaldson
We are thrilled to share that Donaldson Management has been recognized with two prestigious awards by Multi-Housing News: 🏆 Most Effective DEI Program 🏆 Property Manager of the Year- Mike Mathis of Kentlands Manor These accolades are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible team to fostering an inclusive workplace and delivering exceptional property management services. At Donaldson Management, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We also remain dedicated to providing outstanding service to our residents, with a focus on excellence and community. A huge thank you to our amazing team for their ongoing passion and hard work, to Mike Mathis for his incredible passion for his Kentlands Manor community and to Multi-Housing News for the recognition #DonaldsonManagement #MultifamilyRealEstate https://lnkd.in/eHcyG64a
MHN Announces the 2024 Excellence Awards Winners https://www.multihousingnews.com
We are thrilled to share that Donaldson Management has been recognized with two prestigious awards by Multi-Housing News: 🏆 Most Effective DEI Program 🏆 Property Manager of the Year- Mike Mathis of Kentlands Manor These accolades are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible team to fostering an inclusive workplace and delivering exceptional property management services. At Donaldson Management, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We also remain dedicated to providing outstanding service to our residents, with a focus on excellence and community. A huge thank you to our amazing team for their ongoing passion and hard work, to Mike Mathis for his incredible passion for his Kentlands Manor community and to Multi-Housing News for the recognition #DonaldsonManagement #MultifamilyRealEstate https://lnkd.in/eHcyG64a
MHN Announces the 2024 Excellence Awards Winners https://www.multihousingnews.com
Let’s give a big cheer for our October 2024 HERO, Karen Moya, Assistant Property Manager at Rollingwood Apartments. Karen consistently goes above and beyond to assist residents, with many asking for her specifically when they need assistance. She ensures vacant units are leased expeditiously, which is a key part of keeping occupancy above budgeted levels. While Rollingwood was preparing for a recent inspection, Karen played a significant role in scheduling work by vendors and communicating with residents about maintenance activities throughout the community. We are proud of all she has achieved in her first year in property management! #Unity #Compassion #Excellence #Ownership
Congratulations to Aleka Thompson, Property Manager at Regency Club, on being named Donaldson’s October 2024 Employee of the Month! Aleka is an organized and effective manager who excels in her job. She knows how to hire motivated team members and provides the training and mentoring they need to succeed. She is always prepared for monthly statement meetings. When working with residents, Aleka is patient and kind. No matter what happens during the day, she tackles it with a smile. Keep up the great work, Aleka! #Excellence #Commitment #Unity #Ownership
Donaldson recently hosted OSHA-10 training led by our partners at Hartford Mutual Insurance Group for a group of our Service Managers and Assistant Service Managers. Team members learned about safety hazards in the workplace and how to work safely as they perform their daily tasks. #Excellence #Commitment
Congratulations to our Harbour Manor team members, Debra Abrahams, Assistant Property Manager; Eric Darrington, Service Manager; and Renay Laing, Maintenance Technician, on being named Donaldson’s September HEROs! Over the past several days, Debra, Eric, and Renay have kept Harbour Manor running smoothly while also devoting significant time to training new Donaldson team members at other communities. Whether completing service tickets, maintaining occupancy, preparing for an upcoming inspection, or sharing their knowledge and experience with others, this team exemplifies the Donaldson values of #Unity #Commitment #Compassion and #Excellence
Let’s give a big round of applause for our September 2024 HERO, Deangelo Salters, Service Manager at The Jefferson. When Donaldson, took over management of The Jefferson, Deangelo was a one-person maintenance team until the team was fully staffed. He handled all of the service calls and turns by himself and did it all with a smile. His commitment, positive attitude, and commitment to his team shine through in everything he does. Great job Deangelo! #Unity #Commitment #Excellence #Ownership

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