Northstar Commercial Partners is committed to serving the communities where it transacts business. Due to the nature of the firm's investments, it is necessary to work closely with community groups, government organizations, and businesses in the company's portfolio cities. Northstar Commercial Partners strives to be a responsible and ethical corporate citizen. Employees are encouraged to provide support to local charities and the company donates annually to special causes. In fact, Northstar employees are given paid time each year to perform individual and group/company community service projects.

Northstar employees are active contributors to charities and organizations such as the Belle Bonfils Blood Center, Brokers Benefiting Kids, Save Our Youth, ACE Scholarships, The Samaritan House Homeless Shelter, Winter Park's National Ski Center for the Disabled, The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and The Colorado Symphony. On the national level, contributions are made to organizations including Volunteers of America, The American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club, and The Alzheimer's Foundation.