2024 - Giving Societies + Affinity Groups
Giving Societies & Affinity Groups
Giving Societies
Giving Societies offer exclusive experiences with a focus on personal and professional development that personally connect you to community improvement.
Tocqueville Society
$10,000 annual investment in United Way of Summit & Medina
Founded locally in 1989 by Ann and David Brennan, the Tocqueville Society brings together our community’s preeminent philanthropists and business leaders to serve United Way of Summit & Medina at every level.
Next Generation Tocqueville
$5,000 annual investment in United Way of Summit & Medina
For those under the age of 45 to enjoy all the benefits of The Tocqueville Society membership – access to exclusive events, a network of prominent local leaders, and more – at a lower initial investment.
Admiral Society
$2,500 initial investment in United Way of Summit & Medina
The Admiral Society cultivates future philanthropic leaders while providing access to exclusive events and volunteer opportunities, recognition and more.
Admiral Society is designed to grow with you now and in the future. Make a $2,500 gift now, then become part of our step-up program to amplify your donation over a span of 3 years.
Affinity Groups
Women United
Women United celebrates the accomplishments of local women. Members serve as mentors to emerging professionals and help us achieve our four bold goals through volunteering and participation in our engagement events.
Emerging Leaders
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Emerging Leaders United is designed to inspire, motivate, and support tomorrow’s community leaders and philanthropists. Those 40 and under are invited to join.
Dorothy O. Jackson Society
The Dorothy O. Jackson Society promotes diverse philanthropic leadership in Summit and Medina counties by engaging leaders from minority communities in United Way’s work.
Anyone who gives $250 or more annually to United Way of Summit & Medina is eligible to serve in one or more of our Affinity Groups. Affinity Groups bring people together to engage in our work as volunteers, leaders and advocates.
Our Affinity Groups offer exclusive experiences, such as networking events with a focus on personal and professional development, and volunteer activities that give you a hands-on connection to our work.
Giving requirements for United Way of Summit & Medina’s Giving Societies and Affinity Groups are on a per-household basis and can be met through a company match plan.