Giving Societies

Trident United Way’s giving societies are made up of community and business leaders like YOU who are passionate about changing lives and pulling together the expertise and resources that get meaningful results.

Benefits of Joining a Leadership Society

• Premier networking and social events with other members
• Prominent recognition in Trident United Way’s annual leadership listings
• Opportunities to engage with other highly influential philanthropists in our community
• Special communications about Trident United Way’s work and the impact of your contribution
• Qualification for membership in all applicable donor networks

The Trident United Way Palmetto Society recognizes donors who give $1,000 – $9,999 annually to Trident United Way. Trident United Way Palmetto Society members set a standard of charitable giving in our community and motivate others to contribute at a leadership level to Trident United Way.

The Trident United Way Tocqueville Society is a worldwide network of extraordinary community leaders and philanthropists who invest $10,000 or more annually through their local United Ways. At Trident United Way, our members demonstrate a deep commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people and families in the Tri-County area.

The Tocqueville Legacy Circle is a U.S. based recognition society within the Tocqueville Society recognizing donors who have made legacy or planned gifts or gift intents, in many cases endowing their annual Tocqueville gifts, with a minimum gift level of $250,000 up to $1 Million.

The Trident United Way $10 Million Roundtable is a global donor recognition society for donors having gifted major or planned gifts of $10 Million (or equivalent) or more to United Way within a 10 year period.

When you include a legacy gift as part of your overall estate and financial plans to support Trident United Way, you are improving lives and creating lasting change in your community. Planning a gift can be easy, and your generosity will leave a legacy of support for programs and initiatives that will advance the common good for years to come.

The Legacy Society recognizes all those supporting Trident United Way’s future with a planned gift commitment. This provides us with the opportunity to understand your intentions and thank you for your commitment. Your membership in the Legacy Society will also help us encourage others to make similar commitments.