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Tocqueville
Society

Tailor your gift to your philanthropic goals and help make a lasting impact.

34 Years and Growing

The Valley’s leading philanthropists founded the Tocqueville Society in 1984.The Tocqueville Society is a group of more than 200 community leaders making philanthropic gifts of $10,000 or more annually in partnership with Valley of the Sun United Way. Leaders come from diverse neighborhoods, backgrounds and careers, using their generosity and expertise to create real, Mighty Change in the lives of children and families in our community.


As a Tocqueville Society Member…

UNIQUELY ENGAGE WITH VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY

  • Join us for exclusive Tocqueville Society member events;
  • Connect to our Mighty Change 2026 plan through volunteer and engagement activities – for both you and your family – and help us make a difference in our community;
  • Receive recognition on our membership roster featured online and on printed materials as a Tocqueville Society member;
  • Become a part of the national network of Tocqueville Society members.

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Volunteer opportunities for your entire family;
  • Recognition on our electronic honor roll of donors as a Tocqueville Society member;
  • A dedicated staff member to help you manage and reach your philanthropic goals;
  • All of your charitable contributions can be streamlined through United Way for ease.

Join the Tocqueville Society Today!

With your annual commitment, you become part of the Tocqueville Society, a solution to drive Mighty Change for kids and families in Maricopa County. You can trust that United Way works closely with nonprofit and school partners to ensure that we are collectively solving the most pressing issues our community is facing. Our experienced team is ready and eager to assist in the details of your philanthropy.

For more information about how to support Valley of the Sun United Way through the Tocqueville Society, please email Tocqueville@vsuw.org.

Past Event Photos

2024 Tocqueville Society Kickoff Event

View a slideshow of photos from our 2024 Kickoff Event.

2024 Pathway to Impact Launch

View a slideshow of photos from our 2024 Pathway to Impact Launch with Phoenix Rising.

2023 Annual Social

View a slideshow of photos from our social at the Heard Museum.

2022 Annual Social

View a slideshow of photos from our 2022 social.

2019 Annual Social

View a slideshow of photos from our social at the Arizona Science Center.

2018 Annual Social

View a slideshow of photos from our social at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

25th Anniversary Event

View a slideshow of photos from the 25th Anniversary celebration.

Tour United: Ending Homelessness

Behind-the-scenes tour of the Human Services Campus and new permanent supportive housing units at Encanto Pointe.

Forms

Pledge Form

Please click the link below to view, download and fill out the Tocqueville Society pledge form. We ask that you either email or mail the form back to us.

Securities Contribution

Thank you for your interest in contributing securities to Valley of the Sun United Way. Please complete all of the information in this form.

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