ULI San Francisco: Diversity Membership Fund

ABOUT THE ULI SF DIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP FUND

The ULI San Francisco Diversity Membership Fund is designed to open opportunities within ULI to women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, many of whom are underrepresented in the land use and real estate industries.

The fund will provide selected applicants with a range of benefits (program value is over $500): discounted one-year Associate-level ULI membership, pairing with a ULI SF Ambassador (an active ULI SF member volunteer), invitation to shadow a member of one of ULI SF’s many internal program committees (depending on experience and field), and a $40 stipend to attend ULI SF events. Successful applicants will pay a registration fee of $65.

This fund is hosted by ULI SF’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to promote the advancement of underrepresented individuals as real estate and land use professionals in their careers and as leaders in the industry. In alignment with ULI SF’s DEI initiatives, the Diversity Membership Fund was created to reduce barriers to entry to ULI and to offer greater access to ULI’s expansive networks of professionals and career resources. Recipients of the funds will be encouraged to become active volunteers and hope for them to become life-long members of ULI.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The ULI SF Diversity Membership Fund is designed to increase the participation of women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community who may be underrepresented in the land use and real estate industries. Financial need, though not a requirement, is also considered. Applicants must live or work in the ULI San Francisco District Council region (9 Bay Area counties) and cannot be current ULI members. Awardees are expected to attend a minimum of three ULI events throughout the year of complimentary membership. Successful applicants are eligible to re-apply for a second year. Applicants who apply for renewal will be considered based on active involvement in ULI during their first year. Application does not guarantee acceptance.