Leadership and Major Giving

Leadership Matters

We are proud to recognize a group of Orange County leaders who demonstrate their caring for the community by giving generously through United Way’s Leadership Giving program.  As a Leadership Giver, you act as a role model for others while demonstrating your belief that changing the lives of people in need is worthy of a significant personal investment.

Levels of Leadership Giving

Tocqueville Society

The Tocqueville Society recognizes the generosity of individuals contributing at the highest level of personal giving of $10,000 or more annually.  These caring philanthropists exemplify an outstanding commitment to improving the quality of life in our community.  The Society is named for the French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville who wrote admiringly of the American effort for the common good. 

Members can simplify giving by combining their annual charitable investments through the Society.  Members receive special recognition nationally and locally and are invited to exclusive Society functions throughout the year.  Visit the national Tocqueville Society web site.

Women’s Philanthropy Fund

Orange County United Way's Women's Philanthropy Fund is making news.  Following are some articles about the group's accomplishments.

The Orange County Register Power Chicks
Los Angeles Times Women's Circle is Big on Giving
Orange County Business Journal Power of the Purse
OC Metro Empowering Women
Orange Coast Women Helping Women