Benefits

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

DFWI members enjoy a wide range of services. From advocacy and networking to research and Downtown policy formation, DFWI benefits have been developed to respond to the needs of the membership.

Member benefits include:

  • Board Membership - Members can play a decision and policy-shaping role through a seat on the DFWI Board of Directors. Board membership is accorded to each Sustaining Member, and representation is provided by 12 general member delegates and three associate member delegates.
  • Leadership Opportunities - Members build working relationships with other DFWI members and Downtown supporters by being active leaders in the events, projects and committees that shape Downtown development.
  • Advocacy and Consensus Building - DFWI can provide project advocacy and issue consensus building assistance. Complex and potentially controversial issues are thoughtfully addressed and resolved within the DFWI committee system. (Understandably, advocacy for projects is limited to issues that are in the best interest of Downtown as a whole.)
  • Confidential Services - DFWI staff provides confidential consultation and feedback regarding Downtown issues.
  • Referral - DFWI staff will help members reach the appropriate person, agency or service provider to address Downtown needs.
  • Annual Membership Directory
  • Invitation to quarterly luncheons and the annual meeting which feature local and national speakers addressing vital Downtown issues. Sponsorship opportunities are available to DFWI members and supporters.
  • Access to DFWI member mailing list
  • Downtown research publications- DFWI research initiatives, including the State of Downtown and Downtown Dashboard. Downtown-benefiting custom research requests are also accommodated if possible.
  • PID Publications – Members receive In View, the Downtown Public Improvement District newsletter, and DOWNTOWNFW via mail.
  • Downtown Fort Worth Views - The DFWI e-mail newsletter.
  • Parade of Lights Privileges - DFWI members receive invitations to special seating privileges at the Sundance Square Parade of Lights.
  • Advance invitations and notice of events, celebrations and other Downtown happenings when possible.