Alexis de Tocqueville Society
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society Program was initiated in March 1984 by United Way of America and was designed to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of individuals to United Ways while recognizing extraordinary community service. Membership in the Society is granted to those individuals giving $10,000 or more annually to their United Way.
The local Alexis de Tocqueville Society of the National Capital Area was established in 1996. Members of this premier group are our region's most generous philanthropists who recognize that this community is only as strong as its ability to give to the heart of what matters.....helping those in desperate need.
By becoming a member of the Society, you will unite with other community leaders and philanthropists throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area to assist United Way empower families, children and individuals to realize their dreams. Your investment through United Way creates meaningful, tangible impact in our community.
A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO YOU FROM THE LEADERSHIP OF THE ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society are local philanthropists giving to the heart of what matters to them and to their community. We invite you to join us as we re-launch our Society this year.
The value of philanthropy…
…the heart of what matters
Over the past year, our Society has experienced a thirty-five percent increase in membership-evidence that the individuals in this region understand the value of giving back to those in need.
Your membership in the Tocqueville Society is not only an incredible act of generosity; it is a call to action for others to follow your lead.
Your inspiration to others begins with a tradition of giving which guides them to the most efficient, effective and accountable way to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate-through a membership gift to the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of the United Way of the National Capital Area.
"I can see my personal philanthropy working through United Way agencies, helping those in desperate need.
As a Tocqueville member, that's what matters to me."
John M. Derrick Chair, Alexis de Tocqueville Society
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