Tocqueville Society

For more than 30 years, 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. The Tocqueville Society honors more than 375 individuals who serve our community through their extraordinary generosity.

Levels of Giving

Membres de la Société $10,000 - $24,999 per year
Ordre de Liberté $25,000 - $49,999 per year
Ordre d’Egalité $50,000 - $74,999 per year
Ordre de Fraternite $75,000 - $99,999
La Société Nationale $100,000 - $999,999 per year
La Table Ronde d’un Million de Dollars $1,000,000 or more per year

In addition to many benefits of being a Tocqueville member, United Way Tocqueville Society members also receive:

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 $10,000 or more each year brings along with it some additional opportunities. We’re proud to offer these benefits to our leadership givers.

Tocqueville - $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-past speakers include Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Woody Collins and John Erickson
• Special volunteer opportunities - visit www.shareyourself.org 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

“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” Tocqueville Society Breakfast Series in 2006 to offer unique informational and networking opportunities to Tocqueville members who generously donate $10,000 a year.

Past Speakers:

For more information about the Tocqueville Society, please contact Holly Joyce Hoey at 410-547-8000, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .