Become a friend of THE BETTER CITIES INITIATIVE

LET’S BE FRIENDS! 

Become a Friend of The Better Cities Initiative 

As The Better Cities Initiative grows, we need support as we achieve our mission - so we’d love you to become our friend!

We believe in the power of community-driven change to create better cities: our mission is to foster informed civic leadership in city-making, prototyping new pathways, new processes, and new ways of making cities better for everyone.

Your support, as a Friend, will contribute to the success, impact and sustainability of the organisation by helping us improve our processes, projects, and team. As a Friend you will: 

• Receive updates, newsletters and reports about the organisation’s activities, achievements, and future plans;
• Be invited to special events, such as networking events, forums, working groups and other gatherings;
• Be invited to help shape the direction and priorities of the organisation through surveys, feedback opportunities;
• Have early access to volunteering opportunities, contributing your time and skills to:

  • Learn more about city-making;

  • Be involved in our initiatives;

  • Participate in fundraising campaigns;

  • Join our advocacy teams;

  • Energise awareness campaigns by spreading the word and championing our cause.
    
    

FRIENDS FOR A REASON, A SEASON, A LIFETIME 

Join as a friend for a reason, a season or a lifetime and be a part of a transformative movement that empowers citizens and creates better cities. 

Friend for a Reason

Your contribution will support a specific project or initiative that addresses and urgent urban challenge. Whether it’s funding a workshop, a public forum or a pilot program, your targeted donation helps us tackle immediate needs and create tangible change. 

Friend for a Season 

By becoming a seasonal supporter, you can help sustain our efforts throughout the first year. Your contributions will enable us to run ongoing programs, host events and engage with the community over time, ensuring that our projects have the skilled resources they need to thrive through the critical phases. 

Friend for a Lifetime 

Lifelong Friends of the Better Cities Initiatives are our enduring besties. They provide us with the stability and strength to pursue our long-term vision, changing the planning conversation in perpetuity. With your enduring support, we can continue to champion citizen-led design, nurture informed leaders, and innovate new ways to build better cities for generations to come.

Together, as Friends, we can build cities that are more inclusive, resilient and vibrant.