Become an Annual Sponsor

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Click here to contact a member of the Annual Sponsorship Committee

Hello!  Did you know that so far, in 2018, ULI Austin:

  • Introduced Coffee Chats to help members become more involved in the increased number of opportunities within ULI Austin.
  • Sold out 9 of our 12 breakfasts and 3200 attendees in total at all ULI Austin events.
  • Held our first Greater Austin Luncheon.
  • Young Leaders held 8 events and 55 members participated in the Mentorship Forum.
  • Grew ULI NEXT to 80 members, the largest in the country.
  • Established the Regional Growth Local Member Council.
  • WLI introduced a dinner series, held a golf clinic, two happy hours and a luncheon.
  • Revamped Austin Impact Awards was a fun and successful evening with over 300 attendees, celebrating people and projects that exemplify ULI’s mission.
  • Convened a panel of developers to provide feedback on Cedar Park’s Bell Blvd public/private partnership plans to preempt RFP questions.
  • The CodeNEXT workgroup provided educational comparison of the third draft to Austin’s current code.
  • Introduced the Affordability Strategic Council, which produced a white paper on the five sites the City of Austin was considering for affordable housing. This white paper was referenced by the city during discussions about the Health South site.
  • Over 4,200 volunteer hours, through 15 committees, were logged to educate, to conduct research and be a resource to the greater Austin community.

Our Annual Sponsors provide almost 50% of our revenue to make this possible.  Please consider supporting ULI in 2019.  All Sponsorships proceeds stay here at ULI Austin.

Please see our FLYER for the additional details of annual sponsorship.

 

ULI Goals

Our fundraising target for 2019 Annual Sponsorship is $350,000.

  • Expand ULI Austin’s regional engagement.
  • Host the Texas Forum (a state-wide conference) in May.
  • Introduce tours of projects that exemplify ULI’s mission.
  • Add NEW Local Member Council options.
  • Establish the Creative Culture Strategic Council.
  • Proactively engage in the City of Austin code rewrite process to provide education and support.
  • Produce two Technical Assistance Panels including one already in process for the City of San Marcos.
  • Introduce Urban Plan for Public Officials for public staff and officials to experience the fundamental forces shaping development.

Annual Sponsorship Levels

Urban Visionary | $25,000  SOLD, Thank you, IBC Bank

The Urban Visionary is a sponsorship at the highest level for ULI Austin.  Sponsors at this level will enjoy maximum benefits and visibility through ULI Austin. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

      • Individual acknowledgement and banners
      • Premier placement of logo on all ULI website/promotional materials/signage
      • Complimentary admissions to all ULI Austin Events
      • Title Sponsorship of a Breakfast Event of Choice
      • Event Sponsorship of the Annual Marketplace
      • Hole Sponsorship of the Annual Butler Game Day
      • Invitations to  “Sponsors Only” Events
      • Inclusion in an annual CEO only event

Platinum | $8,000

There are 11 Platinum Sponsorships available.  Sponsors at this level receive the opportunity to speak at one of the ULI monthly breakfasts with a reserved table at the front of the venue.  In addition, this level, the sponsor will also receive a seat on the ULI Advisory Board for one year.  Platinum sponsors receive all benefits (and then some!) of the Gold sponsors as well.

Gold | $6,000

Sponsors at this level receive the opportunity host at one of the ULI monthly breakfasts additional seats to the breakfast. Gold sponsors receive all benefits (plus a few more!) of the Silver sponsors as well.

Silver | $3,500

Silver Sponsors receive a ticket to each of our monthly breakfasts, a complimentary ULI Membership, and inclusion on promotional material throughout the year.

We hope you will consider an Annual Sponsorship.  Please feel free to contact Ariel Romell (ariel.romell@uli.org) with specific questions.

Thank you to our Platinum, Gold, Silver and Media/In-Kind Sponsors.

Other Sponsorships – New in 2019!

Season Sponsorship

These sponsorships are available at this time as add-ons to an Annual Sponsorship only.  After February 1, 2019, they may become available to all at an increased rate.

Young Leaders – $2,500 (3 available)

The Young Leaders (YL) hosts approximately 9 events per year for early-career professionals to develop career skills, build relationship skills and learn thoughtful development practices. A Season Sponsorship of YL includes:

  • Two YL Associate memberships
  • Two passes to each event (does not include Mentorship Forum)
  • Signage at all YL events (does not include Mentorship Forum)
  • Recognition as Underwriter of one event, which includes the opportunity for introductory remarks

Women’s Leadership Initiative – $2,500 (3 available)

The Season Sponsorship of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) promotes the advancement of women, throughout their careers, as leaders in the real estate industry. WLI hosts luncheons, happy hours and a dinner series. A Season Sponsorship of this initiative includes:

  • One Associate membership for a female
  • One pass to each event
  • Signage at all WLI events
  • Recognition as Underwriter of one event, which includes the opportunity for introductory remarks

ULI Office Space

ULI Austin is looking for new office space commencing March 2019 and is offering a custom tailored three-year sponsorship package in exchange for a three-year lease.  Office priorities include:

  • Co-office for four with storage and conference room access or 650 sf minimum tenant space, in an office building or commercial portion of mixed-use development
  • Downtown or north of downtown with easy access to MetroRapid or MetroRail
  • Available parking options

This in-kind sponsorship will include a Platinum Sponsorship (see benefits listed on page 4) as well as added benefits designed to meet the sponsor’s goals.

Please contact Paulette.Gibbins@uli.org for additional information about this opportunity.

Annual Sponsorship Committee

 

Chrissy Fuller, Avison Young Chair

Kevin Blackburn, STG Design

Rhonda Bly, American Constructors

Ross Eubanks, Dunaway

Su Kosub, Pape-Dawson

Claire Piantidosi, Heritage Title Co.