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Tocqueville Society

Distinguished leaders fighting Bay Area poverty

Tocqueville Society: Transformative Giving, Lasting Impact

Founded in 1984, the United Way Tocqueville Society unites passionate philanthropists who want to make a deeper impact in the Bay Area.

 

Join an esteemed group of over 27,000 influential business and civic leaders committed to addressing our region’s most urgent challenges. As a Tocqueville Society member, you’ll help bring significant resources to local communities—creating lasting, positive change for those who need it most.

Why the Tocqueville Society?

Joining the Tocqueville Society means partnering with other visionary Bay Area leaders to create lasting solutions to our community’s greatest challenges. As a member, your leadership gift fuels innovative programs that address poverty, support education, and expand economic opportunity for all. The Tocqueville Society connects you with a network of influential philanthropists, provides unique opportunities to engage with community leaders and UWBA’s mission, and allows you to see the direct impact of your generosity. Through special events, recognition, and collaborative giving, members drive change, shape a legacy of civic responsibility, and help ensure a brighter future for the entire Bay Area.

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Meet the Tocqueville Society Cabinet Members

Anna Mok – Partner, Global Lead Client Service – Deloitte
Eric Street – Enterprise (Cabinet Chair)
Bob Walker – EVP, Chief Financial Officer Agilent Technologies (retired)
Dave Heacock – Senior Vice President Texas Instruments (retired)
Danny Zepeda Electrical Manager, Valero Benicia Refinery
Linley Gwennap – Principal Analyst, TechInsights
Michael Coleman – Managing Director, Accenture
Ron Peyton – Executive Chairman – Callan

Ready to Join?

Membership to the Tocqueville Society allows philanthropic leaders to become more deeply involved in our mission. The Society is open to individuals or households who contribute $10,000+ to United Way Bay Area annually.

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Have questions?

Contact DonorServices@uwba.org to connect with a dedicated member of our Individual Giving Team.

*If you have already made a gift this year, please reach out to join the Tocqueville Society.