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Those who contribute major
gifts to United Way, either through the Leadership
Society or Tocqueville Society, are among
the most committed philanthropists of our community. Their
concern for others is evident in the generous way they affect the
lives of many people they may never know.
Leadership Society members are
individuals or families who annually contribute $1,000 to
$9,999. A contribution at one of the following levels
demonstrates your leadership in making this a stronger,
healthier community.
Giving Levels
Leadership Circle ($1,000 - $4,999)
Chairman's Club ($5,000 - $9,999)
Leadership Society Benefits
Leadership Circle
Exclusive
annual member reception and networking opportunities
Recognition in the Star-Telegram
Volunteer
leadership opportunities
Semi-annual newsletter
E-mail
updates on important community issues
Opportunity to join the new Young Leaders Society if 45 or
under (details
below)
Chairman's Club
All
Leadership Circle benefits
Tocqueville Society event invitation
Invitation to Chairmans Luncheon hosted by United Ways
board chair and president.
Chairmans Leadership Series (three programs focusing on
different aspects of the
community)
Personalized United Way tours to see firsthand
how Leadership Society
contributions are impacting critical
community issues
For more information:
Jan Barnett, Director,
Major Gifts/Leadership Giving
Named after the famous French
historian and aristocrat
Alexis de
Tocqueville, the Tocqueville Society is a national
organization of individuals who demonstrate exceptional
generosity and leadership through philanthropy. The
Tarrant County Alexis de Tocqueville Society consists of
individuals, families and foundations giving $10,000 or
more to address the needs in our community.
2007-2008 Tocqueville
Society Members
Giving
Levels
Members of the Society
($10,000 - $24,999)
Order of Liberty ($25,000
- $49,999)
Order of Equality ($50,000
- $74,999)
Order of Brotherhood
($75,000 - $99,999)
The National Society ($100,000 -
$249,999)
Order of Freedom ($250,000 - $499,999)
Order of Knowledge ($500,000 - $749,999)
Order of Prosperity ($750,000 - $999,999)
Million Dollar Roundtable ($1,000,000 or
more)
Three-Step
Program
A three-year commitment enables you to enjoy
Tocqueville Society membership and its
privileges for three years while starting at a reduced giving
level.
First-year gift $5,000 - $7,499
Second-year gift $7,500 - $9,999
Third-year gift $10,000 or
more
Tocqueville Society Benefits
Information updates about
issues of concern in Tarrant County
Tocqueville Society Annual
Event invitation
Recognition in the Star-Telegram
Recognition in the Fort Worth Business Press
Recognition in the United Way annual report
Tocqueville newsletter with name recognition
Invitation to the exclusive "President's Summit" dinner
For more information:
Debbie McGee,
Vice President and Manager, Major Gifts Division
How Major Gifts Help
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$1,000
provides an entire year of senior center activities for
four older adults, including fitness and recreational
activities, health assessments and legal and benefits
counseling.
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$1,000
provides 431 hours of homework assistance for low-income
children to help them improve their grades.
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$1,000
provides 256 visits or phone calls to older adults and
people with mental illness to make sure they are not
being abused or neglected in nursing homes and assisted
living facilities.
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$1,000
provides 104 days of safe and nurturing after-school
care for a low-income child.
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$1,000
provides 164 nutritious, hot lunches for older adults at
senior centers.
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$1,000
provides dental sealants for 89 low-income children to
reduce the likelihood of painful tooth decay.
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$1,000
provides 62 trips to medical and social service
appointments for older adults and people with
disabilities who need special transportation.
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