Leadership Giving

United Way of York County's success depends on contributors who set high standards of giving.
Through individual annual gifts of $1,000 or more, leadership givers have a profound impact
on the lives of others in our community. The leadership giving levels are:

           First Capitol Club:
              Ambassadors:              $1,000 - $1,499
              Representatives:          $1,500 - $2,499
              Senators:                       $2,500 - $4,999
              Vice Presidents:           $5,000 - $7,499
              Presidents:                    $7,500 - $9,999

           Tocqueville Society:       $10,000 or more

First Capitol Club:    Gifts of $1,000 - $9,999

The growth of the First Capitol Club in recent years has been significant. There are now close to 1000 Members who contribute more than $1.4 million annually.

Each year contributors to this giving program are recognized in the leadership brochure, unless they elect to remain anonymous. Couples contributing through the workplace may be recognized at the leadership level, by completing the "household gift" section of the employee pledge form to combine their gifts.

Tocqueville Society:    Gifts of $10,000 or more

Established in 1988, the Tocqueville Society of York County is the foundation of philanthropy in our community. Membership in the Society is granted to individuals who contribute $10,000 or more annually to the United Way. The Tocqueville Society is named for Alexis de Tocqueville, a Frenchman who visited America in the 19th Century and recorded his impressions of Americans willingness to help one another.

For additional information on the leadership giving program, please contact Deb Gogniat, Senior Director of Donor Relations.