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Ways to Give

Ways to Give

Throughout the state, United Way of Delaware works everyday to ensure that all of our children are receiving a quality education, students are reading on grade level by third grade, young people are developing skills and assets that lead to academic achievement and career success, all citizens have access to adequate healthcare, and families and individuals are financially empowered to thrive in our communities. To continue this great work, we need your help. Will you help us with a donation today?

Workplace Giving

Participating in the United Way Corporate Campaign in your workplace gives organizations and their employees the opportunity to learn about our community’s needs as well as a convenient opportunity to get involved.

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Or Contact your United Way of Delaware Account Representative:

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Giving Societies

Tocqueville Society

United Way of Delaware’s Tocqueville Society was founded in 1991 to recognize individuals whose philanthropic generosity reaches extraordinary levels. These donors are exceptional community stewards, motivated by the desire to improve the lives of all Delawareans.

By making contributions of $10,000 or more annually, nearly 300 Tocqueville Society members ensure that we close the gap between society’s needs and the human service programs that offer solutions to those needs.

Young Tocqueville Society

United Way of Delaware’s Young Tocqueville Society was founded in 1999 as an initiative of the larger Tocqueville Society to attract new energy and vision to the benefits of philanthropy.

The Society is open to Tocqueville members ages 45 and younger. Its mission is to shape the future of philanthropy in our community through United Way of Delaware.

For more information about United Way of Delaware’s Tocqueville and Young Tocqueville Societies, please email ADT@uwde.org or call 302-573-3700.

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PDF: Members of the 2015 Tocqueville Society
PDF: 2016 Tocqueville Society Pledge Form
PDF: Tocqueville Society Brochure

Women’s Leadership Council

The Women’s Leadership Council gives women leaders throughout the State of Delaware the opportunity to connect and engage with other women of influence around social change. Membership is by invitation only and includes all Women in Action activities, special community engagement opportunities with Michelle Taylor, and other networking events.

Do More 24

On Thursday, June 1st, 2017, thousands of people will join together to create positive change in our community.

Do More 24™ is a local movement that brings together nonprofit organizations, companies, and people committed to making a difference. Through focused online giving on June 1, 2017, Do More 24 provides the opportunity for people to create solutions to our region's most difficult social challenges by determining which issues matter most to them and channeling their funding towards tackling those problems.

Powered by United Way of Delaware, Do More 24 encourages donors to contribute to the causes and organizations closest to their hearts to solve our region's most pressing challenges. 

If you are a nonprofit and would like to participate in Do More 24 Delaware, registration will open early 2017.

Loaned Executives

Each year, United Way of Delaware is thrilled to welcome new faces and energy, courtesy of the Loaned Executive program. Loaned Executives, or LEs, act as account managers who work with UWD staff to plan and implement the annual Campaign. Corporate partners, such as DuPont, AstraZeneca, Delmarva Power and Bank of America loan several valuable staff members to the UWD team for approximately 16 weeks.

The benefits of the Loaned Executive Program include:

  • Improved communications, public speaking and leadership skills for participants
  • Increased visibility for your organization in the community
  • Valuable new business contacts
  • Increased awareness of your organization’s commitment to the community

To learn more, please contact your UWD Account Representative or call 302-573-3700.

Corporate Giving Fund

Giving Back Made Simple

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    The Corporate Giving Fund allows you to direct your charitable contributions to any local or national 501(c)(3). It’s a simple way to consolidate all of your charitable giving. You can elect to donate by check, credit card, or choose to be billed quarterly.

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    Once your account is established, you will receive a username and password in order to access our online donations management system. You will have the ability to authorize disbursements of any amount to any qualified charity using this online system.

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    You will receive one tax receipt for all donations within a calendar year. Also, using the online donations management system, you will have access to a record of donations made for the current year as well as previous years.

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    United Way of Delaware (UWD) will manage, track, and disburse your donations. Each time you make a donation, UWD will send a letter on your behalf along with the check.

To begin, click here to fill out our contact form.

Planned Giving and Endowment (Legacy) Options

Through planned giving and endowment options, you can ensure the work of Delaware’s most effective community impact organization goes on into the future while meeting your needs for financial and estate planning today.

Do you want to honor a loved one with a meaningful gift that will serve others? Endowment gifts are a great option. Legacy gifts may be made in honor of a named individual or group and support the work of United Way of Delaware.

Planned giving and endowment options include bequests in wills, retirement plans, insurance policies, gifts of stock, and charitable gift annuities. There are potential tax savings donors (Please contact a tax professional for more information.).

To learn more about Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts, contact Lois Hunn at lhunn@uwde.org.

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