Leadership Society

Join the network of nearly 6,000 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.

Generous partnerships with local foundations allow United Way to instantly leverage your donation and we’re proud to offer the following grants:

Weinberg Leadership Society Challenge Grant Thanks to The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the Weinberg Grant helps those donating a minimum of $750 reach the $1,000 leadership level.
Initial Gift $750	Grant $250	Total Gift Value $1,000
Second Year Gift $1,000	Grant $0	Total Gift Value $1,000

Tocqueville Society Challenge Grant Thanks to Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation, France-Merrick Foundation, Robert E. Meyerhoff and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the Tocqueville Grant helps those donating a minimum of $5,000 reach the $10,000 Tocqueville level.
Initial Gift $5,000	Grant $5,000	Total Gift Value $10,000
Second Year Gift $7,500	Grant $2,500	Total Gift Value $10,000
Third Year Gift $10,000	Grant $0	Total Gift Value $10,000
Jane B. Meyerhoff Society Challenge Grant Again, thanks to Robert E. Meyerhoff, we’re able to help donors reach the $25,000 Meyerhoff level. A two-year grant, this is designed for donors who give a minimum of $15,000.
Initial Gift $15,000	Grant $10,000	Total Gift Value $25,000
Second Year Gift $20,000	Grant $5,000	Total Gift Value $25,000
Third Year Gift $25,000	Grant $0	Total Gift Value $25,000

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

Invitation to several exclusive Tocqueville networking events, including annual Tocqueville reception

Grant dollars – leverage your contribution with a grant for the opportunity to join the Tocqueville Society

Member only events – network and hear from business and community leaders. Past speakers include Ron Shapiro, Melanie Sabelhaus and Dr. Freeman Hrabowski

Special volunteer opportunities – visit www.uwcm.org/volunteer and learn more about how you can become engaged in the community by sharing your experience

Year-round communication – our bi-monthly e-newsletters keeps you up-to-date on the impact of your contributions

Inclusion in WINGS* - a philanthropic network of women who share their time, talent and treasure to help build a strong region

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

Member only events – network and hear from business and community leaders. Past speakers include Ron Shapiro, Melanie Sabelhaus and Dr. Freeman Hrabowski.

Special volunteer opportunities – visit www.uwcm.org/volunteer and learn more about how you can become engaged in the community by sharing your experience

Year-round communication – our bi-monthly e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the impact of your contribution

Inclusion in WINGS* - a philanthropic network of women who share their time, talent and treasure to help build a stronger region

“In Their own Words” Speaker Series
The “In Their Own Words” Series profiles business leaders as they share their paths to success, barriers along the way and inspirational life lessons. United Way launched the “In Their Own Words” Breakfast Series in 2006 and will offer two events per year to the Leadership Society members. We have had Archbishop Edwin O’Brien and this December, Dr. Ben Carson will be our speaker.

For more information, please call Sheryl May at 410-895-1494.

All grant dollars are directed to United Way of Central Maryland.