"When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have often seen it afforded spontaneously and with great good will."- Alexis de Tocqueville
The Tocqueville Society recognizes persons who have rendered outstanding voluntary service in their communities and contribute annual gifts of $10,000 and above. The society was named in honor of Alexis de Tocqueville, the 19th century French diplomat who admired and wrote about the spirit of voluntary association and effort for the common good he observed during his travels in America.
Benefits of being a Tocqueville member:
- Join other community philanthropists to support United Way's mission and create lasting, positive change.
- Attend member-only events, celebrations and community tours directed to your personal interests.
- Leverage your time, talent and resources to address the most complex health and human services issues throughout Northeast Florida.
- As a member, you will be included in our local Leaders In Giving recognition book.
- Join other philanthropists throughout the country in United Way of America's Book of Leaders.
To distinguish Tocqueville members, individuals, and living family foundations, who achieve higher levels of giving, special orders of recognition have been created:
| La Table Ronde des Millions de Dollars | $1,000,000 or more |
| Ordre de Prospérité | $750,000 - $999,999 |
| Ordre de Connaissance | $500,000 - $749,999 |
| Ordre d' Indépendance | $250,000 - $499,999 |
| La Société Nationale | $100,000 - $249,999 |
| Ordre de Fraternité | $75,000 - $99,999 |
| Ordre d' Egalité | $50,000 - $74,999 |
| Ordre de Liberté | $25,000 - $49,999 |
| Membres de la Société | $10,000 - $24,999 |
Take on a challenge and become a Tocqueville member!
The Weaver Challenge
This challenge grant allows a contributor to join the Tocqueville Society with a contribution of $6,500 while at the same time inspiring current members to strive for higher levels of giving. The donor makes a four-year commitment to United Way and becomes a member of the Society immediately.The Society Challenge
This challenge allows a Tocqueville Society member to join the Ordre de Liberté within the Society ($25,000 - $49,999) with a contribution of $15,000. The donor makes a five-year commitment to gradually increase their gift to United Way and becomes a member of the Ordre de Liberté within the Society immediately.To find out more about the Tocqueville Society contact Kit Thomas, Vice President of Major Gifts, at 904-390-3253 or email kitt@uwnefl.org
