Affinity Groups by United Way
Select the United Way below to see the available Affinity Groups or Leadership Society memberships available.
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
African American Leadership Society
Minimum Amount: $600
We are a group of leaders who commit our time, energy, and financial resources to building a stronger community. AALS members give a minimum gift of $1,000 annually.
(Step-up program starts at $600) https://unitedwayshr.org/get-involved/join-a-leadership-society/aals
Young Philanthropists
Minimum Amount: $250 in your 20s | $500 in your 30s
We are a growing group of more than 500 members who not only volunteer and donate our time, but also give back half a million dollars every year to make our community a better place. YP has a sliding scale for membership fees to encourage members to grow in their giving as they grow in their careers.*Birthdate required for membership. https://unitedwayshr.org/get-involved/join-a-leadership-society/yp
Women United
Minimum Amount: $1,000
We are a local network of philanthropic women who contribute both financial resources and physical energy to improve the lives of women and their families. WU members give a minimum gift of $1,000 annually. https://unitedwayshr.org/get-involved/join-a-leadership-society/womenunited
Planning on retiring in one year and would like to keep in touch?
CONGRATULATIONS AS YOU STEP OUT TO A NEW PHASE OF LIFE!
Thank you - your generosity has transformed lives through United Way’s annual workplace campaign and helped the most vulnerable individuals and served our community’s most pressing needs. We invite you to continue giving financially at whatever level you are comfortable.
UNITED WAY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Emerging Leaders Society
Minimum Amount: $100 ages 20-40
The Emerging Leaders Society is a group of passionate, community-focused professionals under the age of 40 who want to connect with like-minded peers, serve our neighbors in need, and develop as active advocate leaders for change. This unique partnership between United Way of the Virginia Peninsula and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce allows our members to achieve these goals through participation in a variety of professional development and volunteer opportunities, addressing our community’s greatest challenges alongside top business, government, and nonprofit leaders. Become a member today by supporting United Way’s Community Impact Fund with a gift of $100 or more. For more information, visit: www.uwvp.org/emerging-leaders-society
Women United
Minimum Amount: $250
Women United harnesses the power of women to improve the quality of life for women and children on the Virginia Peninsula. By joining Women United you are joining a group of like-minded women who are leading the charge and inspiring change everyday in our community. Being a member of Women United gives you an opportunity to network with women across many different fields and backgrounds. Women United members join with a gift of $250+ to United Way of the Virginia Peninsula. For more information, visit: www.uwvp.org/women-united
Planning on retiring and would like to continue supporting our community
On behalf of the many individuals and families whose lives have been transformed because of your years of giving, THANK YOU for supporting United Way through the annual workplace campaign! We hope you will continue to help us serve our most vulnerable friends and neighbors and address our community’s most pressing needs by supporting United Way as a retiree. By giving through UWVP’s website, you have the option to make monthly, quarterly, or annual donations, and you can choose to have your gift recognized in your former employer’s campaign. Thank you for creating a lasting impact on the next generation of philanthropic leaders!
UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA
Emerging Leaders Society
Minimum Amount: $1,000
United Way of the National Capital Area’s Young Philanthropists represent a new kind of “YP” in our nation’s capital. We are not only young professionals, we are young philanthropists who direct our passion and ambition to our careers and to our communities.
We come together to make a collective impact and advance United Way’s fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. We invest in the region that has invested in us. And together, we are building the next generation of leaders who give.
As a Young Philanthropist, you can look forward to:
- Serving our community through regular volunteer opportunities.
- Connecting with like-minded peers to expand your network and give back to our community.
- Learning about our area’s most pressing challenges and the ways in which you can help address them through philanthropy and service.
- Developing your professional skills through regular development opportunities.
https://unitedwaynca.org/take-action/affinity-groups/emerging-leaders
Women United
Minimum Amount: $2,500 (transitioning to $5,000)
Women United program recognizes women who are leading the way in United Way NCA’s fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
Women United is a network of philanthropists who recognize and encourage exceptionality in their ability to bring about positive community change.
They achieve these goals through regular volunteering and service, by giving personally, and by leveraging their personal and professional networks for the betterment of those in need in our community.
As a member of Women United, you can look forward to:
- Special invitations to United Way NCA events and receptions.
- Gaining firsthand experience with issues facing our community through discussions and visits to United Way NCA program sites.
- The opportunity to work with like-minded philanthropists to build an annual day of service event for our community.
- Special updates regarding the impact your philanthropy is having through United Way NCA.
- The opportunity to network with United Way NCA leadership as well as other women leaders from the various sectors in our community: philanthropy, business, law, education, and public service.
- Special recognition highlighting your role as a community leader at United Way NCA events, website, Annual Report, and other publications.
https://unitedwaynca.org/take-action/affinity-groups/womens-leadership-council
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
*United Way of Greater Charlotte Engagement Groups are temporarily on hold.
A LIST
Minimum Amount: $1,000
More information coming soon! African American philanthropic leaders mobilizing on behalf of social change for all. www.uwcentralcarolinas.org/a-list
Women United
Minimum Amount: $1,000
Women creating a legacy of impact through philanthropy, volunteerism, mentoring and advocacy. www.uwcentralcarolinas.org./women-united
LINC
Minimum Amount: $250
Individuals in their 20's who support the greater good by giving time and talent through the United Way.
Young Leaders
Minimum Amount: $500
Professionals in their 30's devoted to sustained community service and professional development. www.uwcentralcarolinas.org/young-leaders
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
Emerging Leaders United (ELU)
Membership Amount: $260; ages 21-40
• Hundreds of inspired young professionals who amplify their impact by connecting with other members
• Professional development, networking, volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy opportunities
• Members work together to build resources needed to create long-term social change that improves lives and neighborhoods.
Leaders United
Membership Amount: $1,000*
• Powerful network of 2,500+ engaged, passionate individuals representing a wide variety of age groups, backgrounds, workplaces, and interests
• Focuses on housing and homelessness, and also supports hands-on United Way projects that help families make ends meet
• Combined impact of more than $4 million annually through United Way fundraising drives and Leaders United group initiatives.
Women United
Membership Amount: $1,000*
• 1,400+ dynamic and committed women
• Committed to helping our neighbors in need and stabilizing families facing poverty
• Members work with community partners to build resources needed to create long-term social change that produces healthy, educated, and financially stable individuals and families.
Take action through volunteering, advocacy, networking, and educational events
• Exclusive networking, volunteer and family fun events
Emerging Tocqueville Society
Initial donation is $2,500 with the expectation of increasing giving to $3,000 (Year 2), $4,000 (Year 3), and then into the established Tocqueville step-up program.
• Sub-group of the Tocqueville Society that provides an extended, three-year runway to the Tocqueville Step-Up program
• Tailored to donors who are committed to transforming individual acts of charity into long-lasting, personalized philanthropic programs
• Designed to grow with donors.
Tocqueville Society
Membership Amount: $10,000*
• 560+ philanthropic leaders whose transformational gifts drive lasting change
• Opportunity to have a more influential – even hands-on – role in solving the problems affecting central Maryland to create a better future.
• Join a national network of more than 25,000 philanthropic leaders in a movement that is committed to creating opportunities for everyone in our region.
• Members are at the forefront of improving the lives of countless individuals and families through extraordinary financial gifts, volunteerism and advocacy
*Join our one of our exclusive membership groups today with our fast track Step-Up Program. By enrolling in this program, you will incrementally increase your gift over the course of three years, reaching your goal investment by the third year. Your contribution in the first two years is supplemented with funds provided through the generous support of the Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation, France-Merrick Foundation and Robert E. Meyerhoff.
Leaders United/Women United
Year 1 - $500
Year 2 - $750
Year 3 - $1,000
Tocqueville Society
Year 1 - $5,000
Year 2 - $7,500
Year 3 - $10,000
Community Impact Leadership Institute
UWCM’s Community Impact Leadership Institute is a free year-round series of dynamic, timely, eye-opening, and fun events and experiences that will power personal, professional, and community change. By participating in this dynamic program, you will have access to:
• Experiential and immersive activities
• Webinars to expand your social impact savvy
• Lively presentations and panels on trending issues
• Hands on, roll-up-your-sleeves volunteering events
• Social and networking events
To complete the Institute, participants must earn 25 points through sessions and actions from August 2021 – May 2022 and complete a Community Impact Project. Graduates receive a certificate and public recognition of their work. It should also be noted that we welcome any and everyone to participate and/or attend our events, even those who do not wish to receive a certificate.
For more information, please contact Patti Provance, Director of Membership Groups, at Patti.Provance@uwcm.org.
UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND & PETERSBURG
Women United
Minimum Amount: $1,000
Women United is an exclusive group for female members of our Leadership Circle and Alexis de Tocqueville Society. This important giving community brings women together to learn about community needs and leverage their collective resources to solve problems for local women and children.
Women United Steps to Success Social is an ongoing series of virtual and in-person events exclusively for Women United members. These socials bring together women in the community to learn about individual components of United Way’s Steps to Success framework and how these issues impact women and children in our region.
New in 2021: WomenRise
This exciting new program offers childcare scholarships to local single mothers working to advance their education or workforce training. Women United members lead this program by making scholarship decisions, planning events and providing encouragement and support to WomenRise scholarship recipients.
https://www.yourunitedway.org/get-involved/giving-communities/women-united/
Always United
Help keep our mission alive for generations to come.
Your support of United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg and our community can continue long past retirement. We offer flexible giving options from annual gifts to long-term planned gifts, as well as sharing your time and talent through volunteer engagement and advocacy.
Learn more about how to stay Always United with your United Way. https://www.yourunitedway.org/get-involved/giving-communities/always-united/
Leadership Circle
Minimum Amount: $1,000
Our Leadership Circle is the foundation of the work we do. When you join our Leadership Circle you go above and beyond to transform our community every day. You recognize the incredible power that each of us has to improve the lives of our neighbors, one person at a time, and you do your part to give back to the Greater Richmond and Petersburg region.
Exclusive events and opportunities will connect you with individuals in the region looking to make transform the community. United Way hosts multiple Leadership Circle events throughout the year with the topic varying every event. Leadership Circle members are also invited to all general United Way events, including the Steps to Success Awards.
• Connector: $1,000-2,499
• Innovator: $2,500-4,999
• Sustainer: $5,000-7,499
• Visionary: $7,500-9,999
https://www.yourunitedway.org/get-involved/giving-communities/leadership-circle/
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
Minimum Amount: $10,000
Exemplify what collective community leadership can achieve.
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society is an elite group of local leaders dedicated to creating positive change in the Greater Richmond and Petersburg region for years to come.
Exclusive events and opportunities will connect you with like-minded peers dedicated to the community and powerful change. United Way hosts an annual Alexis de Tocqueville Society event in the fall with the topic varying year to year. Alexis de Tocqueville members are also invited to all Leadership Circle and general United Way events, including Leadership Luncheons and the Steps to Success Awards.
https://www.yourunitedway.org/get-involved/giving-communities/alexis-de-tocqueville-society/
Staff Contact:
Samantha McCabe
Director of Major Gifts
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
mccabes@yourunitedway.org
804-775-6482
RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY
Women United
Minimum Amount: $1,000 Undesignated
We're bringing together local women who will fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. Women United members are donors going above and beyond to invest their time and talent into addressing our community's critical issues. Through targeted, issue-focused fundraising, these women will lead the charge and inspire the change right here in the Fredericksburg region.
Women United is part of a global network of more than 70,000 women in 165 communities across six countries, all dedicated to improving lives and creating stronger communities.
Leadership Giving Circle
Tocqueville Society: The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes that focus on our community's most serious issues. Membership is granted to individuals who contribute $10,000 or more each year to Rappahannock United Way.
RUW recognizes those individuals who provide leadership support to the community through their generous contributions of $1000 or more. Throughout the year, we recognize our Leadership Giving Circle at our many community sponsored events.
Leadership Giving Circles Levels:
Community Builder $1,000 - $1,749
Community Champion $1,750 – $2,499
Community Investor $2,500 - $4,999
Community Founder $5,000 - $9,999
Tocqueville Society $10,000 and above
ALBEMARLE AREA UNITED WAY
Keel Club
Minimum Amount: $1,000
Leaders in our community have joined with many others to provide a framework upon which our United Way can build. Like the keel of a ship is the main timber which extends from stem to stern and supports the whole frame, our keel club members strengthen the Albemarle Area and its residents.
Tocqueville Society
Membership Amount: $10,000
Your Leadership.
Our Mission.
Stronger Communities.
The Tocqueville Society is a highly impactful group of generous donors, deeply connected to Northeastern NC, and personally invested in bettering the lives of individuals and families in these communities. Tocqueville donors are passionate members of our community who lead with their heart and stretch in their giving to further the mission of Albemarle Area United Way.
The Tocqueville Society is named for French author Alexis de Tocqueville, a 19th century diplomat who applauded the American desire to take a personal role in the advancement of society by combining philanthropy and service. That same American passion for philanthropy lives on…Tocqueville Society members choose to be leadership donors giving at least $10,000 per year, because they have both the means and the strong desire to make an impact in our community.
In a rural region with very limited resources, these dollars are invested to transform lives. From providing nutritious food to school children over the weekend to swimming lessons for all youth in a region surrounded by water to aiding families avoid eviction, your United Way is “saving” lives.
Together we can further our mission to build stronger, healthier communities across Northeastern NC. Are you ready to lead?
UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY SC
Palmetto Leadership Society
Minimum Amount: $600
At the core of every community are leaders whose caring and personal leadership set the course for others.
The Palmetto Leadership Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most pressing issues.
Your gift to the Palmetto Leadership Society is significant, and it brings great satisfaction to be the helping hand to those who are struggling in our community. Together we can lift York County families toward financial stability.
UNITED WAY OF THE CAPE FEAR AREA
No Affinity Groups at this time
Retire United
UNITED WAY OF THE PIEDMONT
Affinity groups operated by the United Way of the Piedmont are:
- Young Leaders
- Women United
- African American Leadership Society
For more information, please visit www.uwpiedmont.org.
UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY
Affinity groups operated by the United Way of Lancaster County are:
- Women United
For more information, please visit www.uwlanc.org.
No Affinity Groups Reported for the following United Ways
Greater Greensboro
Greater Triangle
Pitt County
