Forward Now:
The Campaign for Urban Green
Support our work in this critical moment for climate action.
The start of this year has brought new and mounting challenges for our organization. At a time when the need to decarbonize buildings has never been greater, Urban Green faces dramatic budget shifts due to growing political uncertainty in Washington, D.C. Specifically, our record award to provide training and education to assist Local Law 97 compliance is caught in the indefinite federal funding freeze. Without urgent action, our ongoing work for a healthier, more resilient future is at risk.
Cities must continue leading the charge on climate progress—and Urban Green is at the forefront of that mission. But we can’t do it alone. To remain steadfast in our commitment and accelerate our work, we are launching Forward Now: The Campaign for Urban Green.
With a dollar-for-dollar match, Fiona and Eric Rudin have generously donated $125,000 to maintain our operations and staffing so we can continue our transformative work. Every dollar you give has double the impact. Please help us reach an additional $125,000 by Earth Day, April 22, 2025, with a tax-deductible donation of any size to one of our three categories:
In Summer 2025, we’ll be moving into our new home at 39 Broadway! This office will also house the Urban Green Training Center, a brand-new space where we will host our industry-leading classes and trainings. Make a capital donation to help sponsor our new Training Center and position your name and brand in front of thousands of building professionals who will shape New York’s sustainable future.
Learn more about the Training Center and sponsorship options below.
Donate to our Education Fund to support our wide-ranging training for building professionals. From our flagship GPRO offerings to our new heat pump curriculum for those looking to specify and install electrified systems, our training is key to accelerating energy efficiency and building electrification. Our education offerings are trusted across New York State and delivered throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Donate to our Research and Policy Fund to support smart, data-backed climate and energy policy. Our policy work is critical to implementing Local Law 97 in practical and effective ways, and we continue to advance city and state initiatives to accelerate energy efficiency—lowering consumer costs and saving energy in the face of growing demand. Known for our data-centered approach, our research fills market gaps and informs the best approach for policymaking.
A donation of $2,500 or more to the Education or Research & Policy Fund will give you visibility on some of our most-visited web pages: our Training & Education homepage, Education Portal, and Local Law 97 landing page.
The Urban Green Training Center
Position your brand in front of thousands of building professionals!
Our new space
In Summer 2025, we’ll be moving into our new home at 39 Broadway! This office will also house the Urban Green Training Center, a brand new space where we will host our industry-leading classes and trainings for building professionals.
Left: The future Urban Green Training Center. Concept Generously rendered by Beyer Blinder Belle.
Our trainings
At Urban Green, we’ve trained over 65,000 building professionals on the latest developments and best practices for designing, building, and maintaining sustainable buildings. As the go-to resource for cutting-edge continuing education and training, multiple professions count on us for the latest sustainable building trends and practices.
Left: View from the Training Center
Sponsorship levels
$25,000
Recognition on slideshow presentations, special plaque on donor wall and logo on Urban Green website
$10,000
Recognition on donor wall and logo on Urban Green website
$5,000
Recognition on donor wall and listing on Urban Green website
$2,500
Listing on Urban Green website
Why sponsor the Training Center?
Brand positioning in front of thousands of building professionals at our Training Center and at Urban Green trainings and events
Investment in our industry-leading training, which reaches thousands of building professionals each year
Leadership on the critical sustainability issues shaping the real estate and building industries
Who we train
Our training targets individuals who design, construct, and operate buildings locally and nationally. Industries we reach include:
Get involved
There are a number of ways you can contribute to the Forward Now campaign, and we hope you’ll consider making a donation of any size to one of our three categories:
- Training Center
- Education Fund
- Research & Policy Fund
If you or your organization is already an Urban Green supporter, you can increase your membership as part of your donation.
If you’re not a member of Urban Green, please consider joining today. For companies, membership levels are suggested according to size of revenues. We gladly accept anonymous donations. Your support, in any form, drives our mission forward!
With a dollar-for-dollar match, Fiona and Eric Rudin have generously donated $125,000 to maintain our operations and staffing so we can continue our transformative work. Every dollar you give has double the impact. Please help us reach an additional $125,000 by Earth Day, April 22, 2025, to help us continue to advance our mission.
For more information about Forward Now: The Campaign for Urban Green, contact Sheena McDermott:
sm@urbangreencouncil.org • (212) 514-9385 x121