“I became a Leadership Giver because I wanted to contribute financial support at a level that can do the most good in my community.” — Leadership Society member Randy Roland
True leaders are driven by a unified goal — to make our community a better place to live and work.

They share of their time, talent and resources, giving back to those who need it most. Your leadership — your generosity and commitment — can change lives. As a Leadership Giver, you become part of a special society of contributors who help ensure United Way achieves its mission to improve lives in our communities. Annual gifts of $1,000 or more (only $20 per week) qualify you as a Leadership Society member.

Leadership Society members have access to unique networking, volunteer and advocacy opportunities. You also may select membership into any of United Way’s four special recognition societies that fit your passion, interests and lifestyle.

Fun Facts

• More than 7,600 current Leadership Givers
• Contributed more than $10 million to United Way in 2008

Community Engagement

In spring 2009, Leadership Givers volunteered with Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, United Way’s financial stability program, which put more than $8 million back into the pockets of hardworking Dallas families. Click here for the latest events and opportunities.

Affinity Groups

United Way’s special recognition societies allow Leadership Givers to select membership in groups that fit your passion, interests and lifestyle.

African American Leadership Society
The African American Leadership Society celebrates the Leadership contributions made by African American donors to United Way, and provides opportunities for education, recognition, engagement and volunteerism.

Latino Leadership Initiative
The Latino Leadership Initiative aims to engage and educate Latino leaders on how the Latino community participates in, and benefits from, the work of United Way and its partner agencies, as well as increase Latino participation in United Way’s decision-making processes.

Women's Leadership Council
The Women’s Leadership Council serves to position women as philanthropic leaders in our community, educating members about the impact of their contributions on pressing health and human service issues, particularly those affecting women, children and families.

Young Leaders Society
The Young Leaders Society helps advance its members as young leaders both professionally and civically, providing networking opportunities with community business leaders and volunteers committed to philanthropic investment.

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