United Way Tocqueville Society

The United Way Tocqueville Society was formed in March of 1984 to deepen individual understanding of, commitment to, and support of United Way’s work: advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions around the world who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most serious issues.

Membership in the Tocqueville Society is granted to individuals who contribute at least $10,000.00 annually to a member United Way.  Please contact your local United Way for local Tocqueville Society details.

Specifically, the United Way Tocqueville Society aims to:

• Change lives through philanthropic leadership by focusing on the building blocks for a better life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; income that can support a family through retirement, and good health
• Communicate the vital role of personal philanthropic action in creating long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of societal problems
• Enhance local recognition of long-standing service volunteers
• Foster philanthropic action and voluntary community service
• Expand high-level personal giving and United Way Major and Planned Giving programs of a high standard
• Strengthen local leadership development and Major Giving efforts by building upon cross-geographical linkages
• Prominently position  the Tocqueville Society name and the United Way brand in an effort to stimulate the exchange of philanthropic ideas while maintaining a positive national quality image