Uniting the Philanthropic Efforts of Exceptional Individuals

United Way’s Tocqueville Society is comprised of philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions who give $10,000 or more annually to United Way, creating a profound and lasting impact on Palm Beach County and on the lives of all those who live and work here.

Today our Tocqueville Society is ushering in a new era of caring.  In concert with our CEO and Society Chairs, members of the Society are reaching out to one another to understand personal and collective philanthropic areas of interest.  We invite and encourage you to learn more about the Society and share with us information on causes you care about.
In turn, we look forward to—

• Expanding on opportunities to engage and develop relationships with you and other members of our community
• Providing you with options for directing your charitable investments and leveraging your gift to maximize its effect and ensure your gifts are making a positive, lasting impact in our community.

Participate and Make a Difference

For more than 20 years, UWPBC’s Tocqueville Society has served as one of our community’s most prestigious and effective philanthropic organizations.  The following categories of local membership acknowledge increasing levels of generosity by our donors:
 

 Levels of Membership
 

La Table Ronde de Millions de Dollars
$1,000,000 and above

Benefits of Tocqueville Society Membership

• Assurance that your dollars are invested efficiently and where they will have the most impact
• A dedicated staff addressing your needs and customizing your philanthropic efforts
• The opportunity to influence organizational strategies in one-on-one meetings with Tocqueville Society peers and top leaders of United Way
• Regular updates specifically designed for Society members, including information about your investment gift, and opportunities for further involvement
• Invitations to exclusive Tocqueville Society networking and social events and invitations to participate on select United Way volunteer committees and projects
• The ability to meet and encourage other philanthropic-minded individuals
• Personalized outreach activities and community projects, including private tours of United Way partner agencies

Tocqueville Society History 

The UWPBC Tocqueville Society is named after the French author Alexis de Tocqueville who, in the 1800s, traveled extensively throughout the United States. His observations, readings and discussions with eminent Americans formed the basis of Democracy in America, a detailed study of American society and politics.

The observation on philanthropy made by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831 is true today. Americans understand that advancing the common good means creating opportunities for a better life for all.
 

For further information about the Tocqueville Society, please contact:

Tara McDonnell at (561) 375-6611
tocquevillesociety@unitedwaypbc.org