Lead the way in community change
Through Leadership giving, you are setting an important example for what our community needs in order to succeed: individuals determined to lead the way in making a difference in Northeast Florida.
Join the movement.
A community is only as strong as its leaders. Your passion, your expertise, your time and your gifts are essential to community change.
Leadership Giving Committee Chairs
ATLANTIC CIRCLE
JAVON KNIGHT, Chair
BUILDERS SOCIETY
LARRY ARCENEAUX, Chair
Triaxios
WOMEN UNITED
Baptist Health
Atlantic Circle
Young professional group | $500 or higher annual gift
Atlantic Circle is an engaging group for young professionals looking to give back to the community and have fun! Members participate in social outings, professional networking activities and volunteer events with like-minded people. You’ll learn ways to grow in philanthropy and further develop into the next generation of our community’s leaders. Donors aged 20 to 40 years qualify for Atlantic Circle.
Women United
Leadership society for women | $1,000 or higher annual gift
Women United, formerly Women in Local Leadership, celebrates the power of women to bring about positive change in our community through philanthropy and service. Women United members enjoy volunteer opportunities, agency tours, social gatherings and networking events just for female leaders in Northeast Florida.
Builders Society
Trailblazers in philanthropy | $2,500 or higher annual gift
Builders Society is United Way’s newest leadership giving society. Founded in 2014, the group celebrates Gold and Platinum Leadership donors. You’ll join like-minded community leaders for networking opportunities and community service projects that enrich the lives of local families.
Tocqueville Society
Premier leaders in giving | $10,000 or higher annual gift
United Way’s most influential giving group, the Tocqueville Society was named for Alexis de Tocqueville, a 19th century French diplomat who admired the spirit of volunteerism he observed in America. Established in Northeast Florida in 1982, the society recognizes individuals and couples for their philanthropic leadership. You attend social events and celebrations, and are featured in the annual recognition book.
Recognition Programs
These multi-pledge programs encourage new leadership and higher levels of giving throughout Northeast Florida and allow United Way to make lasting changes in people’s lives.
Learn More
Michael Elias
Head of Major Gifts, Planned Giving and Affinity Groups
For interest in Atlantic Circle, Women United and Legacy Societies.
Office: 330-3951
Email: michaele@nulluwnefl.org
Kenya Bell
Manager, Leadership Giving
For interest in Builders Society or Stein Fellowship
Office: 904-390-3295
Email: kenyab@nulluwnefl.org
Jackie Hadley
Director, Tocqueville
For interest in Tocqueville Society.
Office: 904-330-3952
Email: jackieh@nulluwnefl.org
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