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What is Toqueville?

The Tocqueville Society, initiated in 1984, is a national United Way recognition society designed to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of United Way’s most generous and community-minded investors. The society was founded in honor of the French historian Alexis de Tocqueville who visited America in 1831. Tocqueville’s most important observation was that Americans helped each other in times of need.

The Tocqueville Society aims to:

Change lives through philanthropic leadership focused on creating a community where every child receives a high-quality education, every adult has the opportunity to thrive financially, and every older person can retire and age with dignity and independence.
Communicate the vital role of personal philanthropic action in creating long-lasting, systematic change.
Expand high-level personal giving and United Way Major and Planned Giving programs.

“I have seen Americans making great and sincere sacrifices for the key common good and a hundred times I have noticed that, when needs be, they almost always gave each other faithful support.”

– Alexis de Tocqueville

Members

As a Tocqueville Society member, you’re driving transformational change in Southern Arizona. Your leadership and generosity inspire others to join in, creating lasting impact in Education, Income, and Health. By investing in these critical areas, you’re shaping a brighter future for generations to come. You become part of a distinguished group of changemakers who understand that the actions we take today have the power to transform tomorrow.

If you are interested in joining the Tocqueville Society, please email our Vice President of Philanthropy, Felicia Hansen at fhansen@unitedwaytucson.org

Tocqueville Society Benefits:

Connect and Collaborate

Build meaningful relationships with community-minded leaders, professionals, and changemakers who care about making a real difference.
Join a national network of philanthropic leaders all working toward lasting change.
Enjoy exclusive member events with opportunities to network, volunteer, and grow as a leader.

Be Celebrated & Stay Connected

Receive public recognition in United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona events and materials as a valued Tocqueville Society donor.
Wear your Tocqueville Society lapel pin with pride—it’s a small symbol of your big impact.

Stay Engaged & See the Impact

Get regular updates, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insight into how your support is transforming lives across Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Partner closely with our United Way team to ensure your time, gifts, and support go exactly where they’re needed most.
See firsthand how your generosity drives real change for children and families in our community.

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Start making a difference in Tucson and Southern Arizona

Help Shape the Philanthropic Landscape of Southern Arizona & Become a Tocqueville Member today!

The Tocqueville Society is a distinguished group of philanthropic leaders dedicated to creating lasting change through annual gifts of $10,000 or more to support United Way’s mission.

United Way is pleased to offer a Step Up to Tocqueville Program that allows members to gradually reach $10,000 in annual giving over 4 years while enjoying the full Tocqueville society benefits from the start!

There are two easy online payment options for members convenience. Members are free to select payment for the full year or in monthly installments.

View the Step Up to Tocqueville Pledge Form