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Giving Societies: Ways to Give Back

United Way of Central Maryland counts on leaders like you to ensure our work continues.

Our giving societies are an opportunity to recognize those of you who are willing to lead by example and a way for you to make a bigger difference by giving back to your community.

If you haven’t already, please consider one of these options:

	Emerging Leaders United Emerging Leaders United (ELU) is UWCM's society of young professionals who want to make long-lasting change in our community. Members of Emerging Leaders United are 40 years of age or under and donate $260 or more annually to UWCM. Through meaningful volunteer experiences, networking events, and leadership and professional development opportunities, ELU provides members ongoing opportunities to fit a wide range of interests.

	Leadership Society Join the network of nearly 4,000 generous donors who contribute $1,000 or more each year. This group does more than give. They get involved, guiding the organization and even volunteering their time.

	Women's Leadership Council This two-tiered philanthropic network of concerned and caring women is focused on advocacy, mentoring, networking, philanthropy and volunteering. Members of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council donate $1,000-$9,999 annually. Membership in the WLC Tocqueville Society is reserved for women who give $10,000 or more annually. Both groups primarily focus on issues affecting women and children.

	Tocqueville Society Now in its 25th year, the Tocqueville Society has set the standard for charitable giving. Members contribute $10,000 or more annually and help motivate others to give generously as well. These donors are part of a national group of major gift leaders who provide philanthropic leadership across the country.

	Legacy Circle Establishing a perpetual gift that will support your community for years to come is another option United Way offers. By joining the Legacy Circle, you have an opportunity to establish a gift that will impact central Maryland now and in the future.

Benefits of Belonging
United Way of Central Maryland brings together community leaders through a range of philanthropic, volunteer and networking activities. While giving alone is its own reward, a gift of $1,000 or more each year brings along with it some additional opportunities. We’re proud to offer these benefits to our leadership givers.

Tocqueville Society $10,000 and above

• Exposure and recognition in local and national Tocqueville membership books

• Invitation to all exclusive Tocqueville networking events

• Invitation and recognition at annual Tocqueville reception

• Opportunity to network at Women’s Leadership Council-Tocqueville events

• Invitation to “In Their Own Words” Tocqueville breakfast series

• Special opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community

Leadership Society Gold ($5,000-$9,999)

•   Grant dollars – leverage your contribution with a grant opportunity to join the Tocqueville Society
•   Invitation to annual Tocqueville Society reception
•   Invitation to “In Their Own Words” Tocqueville–Leadership Society breakfast series
•   Invitation to annual Tocqueville–Leadership Society signature "All Access" thank you event
•   Invitation to exclusive Tocqueville Society and Women’s Leadership Council–Tocqueville* networking events
•   Unique opportunities to volunteer with family members and give back to the community
•    Year-round communications, including Leading the Way newsletter

Leadership Society Silver ($2,500-$4,999) and Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)

•   Invitation to “In Their Own Words” Leadership Society breakfast series
•   Invitation to annual Tocqueville–Leadership Society signature "All Access" thank you event
•   Opportunity to network at Women’s Leadership Council events*
•   Unique opportunities to volunteer with family members and give back to the community
•    Year-round communications, including Leading the Way newsletter

Emerging Leaders United ($260 or more annually)

• Member only events – network and hear from business and community leaders

• Unique volunteer experiences

• Network amongst young leaders throughout central Maryland

• Power Hour! panel discussions featuring leaders in the community

• Leadership and professional development opportunities

*Women only