The Tocqueville Society is a national United Way association created to celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional philanthropic leadership.  The Society is named after Alexis de Toqueville, a 19th century French historian and aristocrat who admired Americans’ unique spirit of giving. Learn more about the Tocqueville Society by contacting Frank Salkoff, VP Individual Giving, at 503-226-9329.

Benefits of United Way Tocqueville Society Membership

When you give an individual or family annual gift of $10,000 or more you become a Tocqueville Society member.  To receive benefits, a minimum of $2,500 needs to be invested in United Way’s Community Impact Fund.  Tocqueville Society membership benefits include:

• Invitations to exclusive Tocqueville Society events and annual Major Gifts Reception
• Invitations and preferred seating at all United Way events
• Recognition on website.
• Inclusion in the national Tocqueville Society annual Book of Leaders and in United Way of America’s Tocqueville Society directory.
• Special Tocqueville Society lapel pin

United Way Rose Society

For an annual donation of $25,000 or more, you will also be recognized as a member of the "Rose Society" and receive these additional benefits:

• Distinguished recognition in the United Way’s Tocqueville Society annual recognition book
• Nominated for philanthropy awards through national/local organizations
• Special recognition at the Tocqueville Society Major Gifts Reception. 
• Invitation to exclusive United Way of America national Tocqueville society events with fellow members throughout the country