Dear ULI Philadelphia Members, Sponsors and Partners, As we approach the end of our 2019 fiscal year, I am excited to share the state of the District Council. Our progress continues to be demonstrated by our dedication to mission delivery, member value and high-quality programming. Since last summer, our Local Product Councils completed another year of knowledge sharing and we started a Future of Work Initiative & Steering Committee with PIDC; participated in City policy initiatives, including the City of Philadelphia Housing Plan; conducted two local Advisory Services Panels in Philadelphia and Lancaster County; and leveraged ULI national resources to fund local programs in Grays Ferry and Camden. Our 15 member committees and councils regularly meet to share knowledge, advance issues and develop programming. We held our District Council’s most successful Real Estate Forecast to date and have expanded programming to include more targeted content for varied audiences, such as neighborhood and project tours, training series and small group discussions. Enclosed you will find a snapshot of our organization to share the value of your work and thank you all for your commitment to the mission. I look forward to continuing to work together with you all and our new leadership in the coming years. Best, Paul Commito Chair, ULI Philadelphia Senior Vice President, Brandywine Realty Trust ULI Philadelphia 2019 Recap What’s Inside Membership Update Financial Report Educational Events & Programs Impact & Mission Delivery Leadership Sponsors
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Dear ULI Philadelphia Members, Sponsors and Partners,
As we approach the end of our 2019 fiscal year, I am excited to share the state of the District Council. Our progress continues to be demonstrated by our dedication to mission delivery, member value and high-quality programming.
Since last summer, our Local Product Councils completed another year of knowledge sharing and we started a Future of Work Initiative & Steering Committee with PIDC; participated in City policy initiatives, including the City of Philadelphia Housing Plan; conducted two local Advisory Services Panels in Philadelphia and Lancaster County; and leveraged ULI national resources to fund local programs in Grays Ferry and Camden. Our 15 member committees and councils regularly meet to share knowledge, advance issues and develop programming. We held our District Council’s most successful Real Estate Forecast to date and have expanded programming to include more targeted content for varied audiences, such as neighborhood and project tours, training series and small group discussions.
Enclosed you will find a snapshot of our organization to share the value of your work and thank you all for your commitment to the mission. I look forward to continuing to work together with you all and our new leadership in the coming years.
FY18: First year of positive operating net revenue since FY14.
Membership Type
Membership Growth
The ULI Philadelphia District Council promotes our mission throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Central Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware by advancing the open exchange of ideas, research and practical experiences among industry leaders dedicated to developing better places.
Membership Committee Initiatives Quarterly, informal events for new and prospective members.
Ambassadors to help expand membership and improve retention rates.
ULI Philadelphia continues to maintain an adequate reserve and is operating with a positive net revenue after making some operational adjustments over the past two years. Event revenue along with the generous contributions of our annual and event sponsors supports local operations and mission delivery at 100%.
Programs & Events
22%
Total Sponsorship
59%
Membership12%
Fees 5%Grants &
Contracts 3%
Staff71%
Admin5%
Initiatives4%
Fees3%
Programs & Events
17%
ULI Philadelphia offers a wide variety of high-quality programming that provides multiple perspectives and content on leading land development issues. In addition to our public programming, each council and committee holds regular meetings with educational content provided in a small group setting.
Expenses $586,432
Revenue$600,408
The Annual Real Estate Forecast brings together industry leaders to provide an outlook on asset classes and present findings from the PwC and ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report.
Real Estate Forecast
FY1825 programs2,639 attendees
Total Programs & Attendees
Tours 2 Trainings 2Panels 14 Partner 1
Tours 5Trainings 2Panels 10Partner 3
FY19 YTD23 programs2,600 attendees ULI celebrates leading
development projects in the region. A national jury of experts evaluates projects.
Rouse Awards for Excellence
20192018
891912
Signature Events
Leadership
Impact
Technical Assistance Panels
Professional Development
ULI Foundation Funding of Local Projects
ULI Thought LeadershipFY183 TAPs27 Volunteers 68 Hours
• Student Scholarships: 7• Piloted National
Development Training Course: 100 attendees
• Case Study of a Deal 3 Part Series: 70 attendees
$27,500 FY19$200,000+ Total
participation in
National Participation » 10 Trustees; 3 since 2016 » 48 National Product Councils » 300+ Members Attended Fall and Spring
Meeting, FY18-19 » 12 PHL Members on Advisory Services Panels
Through Advisory Services opportunities, professional development programs and participation in thought leadership initiatives, the District Council drives ULI’s mission.
The Technical Assistance Panel (TAPs) program leverages the collective expertise of ULI members to provide a unique, market-based and unbiased perspective on land use.
The District Council leverages grants through the ULI Foundation toward our communities.
ULI Philadelphia creates opportunities for its members to develop skills and build relationships to advance their careers while making an impact on the community and within ULI.
» 35 Members in leadership positions » 300+ Members on councils and committees
Philadelphia
FY192 TAPs22 Volunteers40 Hours
ULI/PIDC Future of Work Steering Committee
Housing for Equity: An Action Plan for Philadelphia
ULI Philadelphia is grateful for the generous support of our Annual and Event Sponsors. We appreciate that you have chosen to stand with ULI in representing the industry leaders committed to providing best practices, creating enduring value and an impact on our communities.
Email Distribution4,000+ distribution26% newsletter open rate55% weekly email open rate
EventsSponsors are featured in event collateral, marketing and web content.2,000+ attendees20+ programs
Social MediaSocial media aligns sponsors’ brands with ULI’s online audience.Monthly Twitter impressions up to 77k
Monthly LinkedIn impressions up to 2k
WebsiteULI website redesign completed Spring 2019. New digital tools to enhance online user experience include: The Membership Directory; Knowledge Finder; and Navigator.
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Friend
