Major Gifts Information

Leadership

Your generosity has the power, through setting an example, to inspire others to do more than they thought they could in helping their community. Support from the Corporate Cornerstone Companies covers 100% of United Way’s low 12.7% administrative costs. Therefore, your gifts may be designated for the GIVE UNITED Fund, any 501(c)(3) or both. Leadership donors have led the way in making our community a philanthropic leader in the nation, creating a source of pride and a powerful recommendation to companies and individuals considering Central New Mexico as a relocation destination while changing lives for the better.

Alexis de Tocqueville Society

An Extraordinary Spirit of Giving
Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Society has 426 members and has won national awards for its growth and generosity. Membership is open to those giving a combined annual gift of $10,000 or more.

• Recognition in the Leaders in Giving Book with optional photo of donors
• Invitations to members-only events
• Your Personal Philanthropic Account will hold your gift to be distributed and allocated as you prefer throughout the year
• Regular activity statements for your records and convenience

Vision Society

Inspiring Philanthropy
$5,000 to $9,999

• Recognition in the Leaders in Giving Book with optional photo of donors
• Invitations to special appreciation receptions and networking events

Millennium Connection

$1,000 to $4,999

• Recognition in the Leaders in Giving Book

Women in Philanthropy

Empowering Women to Effect Change in their Communities
Membership is extended to women who make an annual combined gift of $1,000 or more. Nearly 2,000 members strong, Women in Philanthropy donated more than $10.5 million during the 2007 campaign.

• Agency Visits: Opportunities for women to learn more about funded agencies
• Mentorship: Mentoring women in their leadership skills
• Networking: Opportunities that bring together members as well as community leaders for social, professional, and philanthropic interaction
• Workplace: Membership recruitment activities that compliment Workplace Campaign events targeting groups of women

Young Leaders Society

Growing Philanthropy - Growing Leaders
Membership is extended to those 42 years and younger who give $500 or more in their combined annual gift. More than 600 members are inspired and connected to their community through a unique blend of service, educational and social activities.

• Agency Visits: Opportunities to learn more about funded agencies 
• Education: Educational and leadership development programs including access to community leaders and advocates for community issues
• Networking: Opportunities that bring together members for social, professional, and philanthropic interaction
• Service: Collaboration with human service organizations for volunteer days, allowing for a greater understanding of the community needs
• Workplace: Membership recruitment activities that compliment Workplace Campaign events targeting groups of young leaders

Planned Giving

Developing additional long term financial resources to serve future community needs.

The Planned Giving Initiative is the premier planned giving partner for donors and charitable organizations in our community. The staff and volunteers assist with gifts after donors’ lives and gifts that last forever. As with your annual gift, these gifts may be designated to the GIVE UNITED Fund, any 501(c)(3), or BOTH.

• Bequests
• Designation of United Way of Central New Mexico as beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance
• Charitable gift annuities and lead trusts
• Endowments to continue your annual gifts forever

View our Major Gifts Board Membership