We are excited to announce updates to how ULI Philadelphia members can participate on select affinity groups like the Young Leaders Group (YLG) and Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), as well as our four regional councils including Central PA, Delaware, the Lehigh Valley, and Southern New Jersey.

Starting July 15, 2023, any member whose profiles match the criteria of any of the above committees and councils will automatically be added to those groups, receiving meeting invitations and updates on committee-specific events. What does that look like in practice?

• Any member under the age of 35 will be added to the Young Leaders Group.
• Any member who self identifies as female on their ULI profile will be added to the Women’s Leadership Initiative.
• Any member with a primary address in Central PA, Delaware, the Lehigh Valley or Southern New Jersey will be added to their respective regional council.

This new approach eliminates an extra step to get involved in each of these groups and is designed to make it easier for ULI members to make the most of their membership, develop new connections, and receive the most relevant content. Below are answers to some common questions related to this update, please also feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions!

What if I work across multiple regions or want to join multiple regional councils?

While you will be automatically added to one regional council provided your primary address, you can still apply to join any other regional councils you are interested in joining. There is no limit to the number of regional councils you can join, and there are no additional fees to join those councils.

What if my member profile is out of date?

You can update your demographic information like age and gender, or geographic information, by logging into your ULI profile at my.uli.org. If you prefer not to disclose specific demographic information, or your gender identity does not match your ULI profile, you can still apply to join either YLG or WLI here.

Can I opt out of participating in YLG, WLI or a regional council?

Of course! While this new policy is designed to help you connect to everything ULI offers, if you prefer to opt-out of any of these committees or councils, you can fill out this form.

If you are new to ULI, there has never been a better time to join. Learn more about membership options here, including discounts for students, young leaders, non-profit, and public sector practitioners. If you have colleagues who may be interested in joining, learn more about our member referral program here.