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Alexis De Tocqueville Society

The hallmark of an Alexis de Tocqueville Society member is a special level of commitment to making a positive impact. Across the United States, there are nearly 25,000 members working together to change lives.

 

Orange County United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society is a strong alliance of more than 300 local philanthropists who give $10,000 or more a year in support of United Way’s programs, which directly address the biggest human challenges in Orange County.

We are grateful to our members who show their passion by contributing time, talent, and financial resources to help transform Orange County.

 

Donate $10,000 or more today.

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Benefits

Join a network of nearly 300 members
Special events with community leaders
Unique affinity groups
Recognition in the national Alexis de Tocqueville Society
One-on-one personal philanthropy liaison
Caring for our community #TheOCWay

Expand Your Involvement

Tocqueville Members are invited to further their impact through two additional engagement opportunities:

Orange County United Way Alexis De Tocqueville Society

President's Circle

President’s Circle members show extraordinary dedication to social responsibility and make an annual investment to support United Way’s mission in Orange County.

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Orange County United Way Alexis De Tocqueville Society

Women United

This diverse group of 300+ local women actively engage in philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy throughout Orange County.

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"America has a long and rich tradition of generosity that begins with simple acts of neighbor helping neighbor."

Alexis de tocqueville

French Diplomat

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Alexis de Tocqueville Society Cabinet Members

Tocqueville Society Cabinet Co-Chairs

Becki Procsal – KPMG

Women United Co-Chairs

Haunani Nakabara – Intuitive

Karen Delaney – Kaiser Permanente

Maggie O’Sullivan – J.P. Morgan Chase

President’s Circle Co-Chairs

John Simonis – Reed Smith LLP

Brenda Springer – Reveille

Committee Members

Eric Goodman – Mountain View Services, Inc.

Karen Grundhofer – Jump Global Technology Advisors

Dan Hagedorn – Reed Smith LLP

Jim Moloney – Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Becki Procsal – KPMG LLP

Matt Rink – Alcon Labs

Steve Roush – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (retired)

Jim Scheinkman – Snell & Wilmer LLP

Nisha Verma – Dorsey & Whitney LLP

John Waldeck – Pacific Life Insurance Co.

Don Yahn – Cushman & Wakefield

Casper Yen – The Lew Firm

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Upcoming Events

April 3 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
ACE Garage

Tocqueville Society Event: Layered Leadership with Lawrence R. Armstrong

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April 3 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
ACE Garage

Tocqueville Society Event: Layered Leadership with Lawrence R. Armstrong

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Orange County United Way Alexis De Tocqueville Society

By contributing appreciated securities to Orange County United Way,
you make a powerful community contribution while gaining valuable
tax advantages. If you have owned appreciated securities for at least
a year and a day, your contribution can offer the following benefits:

 

• Eliminate capital gains tax
• Enjoy a last-minute tax break
• Claim market value

 

For more information, please contact Emilee Tello, Chief Financial Officer, at 949.263.6153 or via email.

Download Donor Letter of Securities Transfer Form

Contact Us

Contact us to join an Affinity Group or make a donation.

 

Mike Olson, Senior Director of Philanthropy

949.263.6127

MikeO@UnitedWayOC.org

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