Pacesetters

Changing the Story Through Philanthropic Leadership

United Way Pacesetters is a powerful, elite group of local business, civic and philanthropic leaders who share a passion for investing in the community and making a difference with their annual gifts of $500 or more. When you join the Pacesetters, you demonstrate your leadership and deep level of commitment to the transformation of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Together, we can change the story! 

Ready to join? Make your gift online today!

All Pacesetters* benefit from:

  • Joining a local network of philanthropy leaders who are engaged locally to create lasting change

  • Partnering with a quality organization and dedicated staff; ensuring that gifts and time are efficiently invested in local communities to maximize impact

  • Gaining from the unique position of United Way to leverage community, business and civic relationship by coordinating deeper investment in education, income and health resources to improve the quality of life in the Mid-Ohio Valley

  • Regular E-Newsletters with exclusive content for Pacesetters

*Donors are recognized as Pacesetters only when gifts are directed to United Way and not to a designated agency

Pacesetters Annual Giving Levels

Tocqueville Society:
Contributions of $10,000 and above

Alexis de Tocqueville was a young Frenchman who traveled to America in 1831 to record his observations of democracy in this dynamic new country. Tocqueville’s resulting work, entitled “Democracy in America” describes a country of willing, committed people who step forward to help when a need arises among others in the community. He saw volunteerism as a way of life that was uniquely American.

The Tocqueville Society recognizes the French historian's admiration for our country's spirit of helping. Its members are recognized for their generous annual contribution of $10,000 or more.

Visionary (Platinum):
Contributions of $5,000 - $9,999

Gold:
Contributions of $2,500 - $4,999

Silver:
Contributions of $1,000 - $2,499

Bronze:
Contributions of $500 - $999