Live UnitedMile High United Way is proud to be the first United Way in the country. Founded in 1887 by a group of visionaries: a woman,

two priests, two ministers and a rabbi who came together to help their community. What was originally known as the

“Community Chest,” today is Mile High United Way.

Mile High United Way is a catalyst for social change. Our mission is to unite people, ideas and resources to advance the

common good in three areas: School Readiness, Youth Success and Adult Self-Sufficiency.

Mile High United Way leverages relationships with hundreds of local non-profits, government agencies, policy-makers, and

businesses to create better opportunities for all. We provide a united way for people to come together and engage with their

community because we understand that through collaboration, we can do more together.

We get results and measure the impact of the positive change our work is creating in the community. Be it more kids entering

kindergarten ready to learn, more youth graduating from high school prepared for college or the workforce, or more families

earning a livable wage, we are committed to greater outcomes.

Kenny Wyatt , President Mountain Region, CenturyLinkJamie Gard, Executive Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank Frederick Ross

What is Tocqueville?

The national society was created by United Way of America in 1984. Two

years later, Mile High United Way began the Tocqueville Society designed to

deepen individuals’ understanding of, commitment to, and support of the

work of United Way. Mile High United Way’s first society comprised a small

group of 25 donors who gave a total of $250,000. The membership

has since grown to over 400 members giving over $9 million

collectively.

In 2011, our Tocqueville Society received the United Way

Worldwide Fleur-de-Lis Award for Excellence. We were

recognized for the Highest Percentage of Tocqueville Gift

Increases Above 10%. Tocqueville members typically give

a substantial portion of their gift directly to the Mile High

United Way Community Impact Fund.

The Tocqueville Society acknowledges philanthropic leaders in each United Way community. Membership is open to individuals who contribute $10,000 or more annually.

CHAIRS OF THE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY • PeterBeaupré,PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc.

• BradBusse,RBC Capital Markets

• JimBye,Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP

• RonaldCambre,Newmont Mining Corporation

• NoelGinsburg,Intertech Plastics, Inc.

• ScottHefner,Ernst & Young, LLP

• DelHock,Xcel Energy

• JasonMaples,Lockton Companies, LLC

• SteveandNeyeskaMut,Dejour Energy

• GregSymons, Colorado State Bank and Trust

• RobertandJoanTroccoli,KPMG, LLP and Denver Art Museum

• JoeWagner, Wagner Equipment Co.

• TravisWebb,BKD, LLP

• DonWhite, Riviera Electric

Mile High United Way not only provides services to the community such as 2-1-1, but it convenes nonprofits to help them be more effective and efficient. They help to make sure that nonprofits are having an impact within our community. In giving to Mile High United Way you can be confident that

your dollars are making a difference in the areas the community needs it most.

– Deb Smith, Chair, Mile High United Way Women’s Leadership Council; Co-Founder, The Vx; Partner (Retired), Deloitte

I give to Mile High United Way because I am certain they invest my gift to where it will have the greatest impact in my community. They know better than anyone what the critical needs of the community are and how to best address those needs. The people at Mile High

United Way work in the heart of our community each and every day. I trust them. And I deeply respect them for what they accomplish.

– Peter Beaupré, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Mile High United Way; Past Tocqueville Society Chair; President and Chief Operating Officer,

PCL Construction

A Philanthropic Leader The Mile High United Way Tocqueville

Society is named after the French author

Alexis de Tocqueville who, in the 1800s,

traveled extensively throughout the United

States. His observations, readings and

discussions with eminent Americans formed

the basis of Democracy in America, a detailed

study of American society and politics. He wrote:

“I must say that I have seen Americans make

a great deal of real sacrifices to the public

welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances

in which they hardly ever failed to lend faithful

support to one another.”

The observation on philanthropy made by Alexis

de Tocqueville in 1831 is true today. Americans

understand that advancing the common good

means creating opportunities for a better life for

all. We honor this spirit by recognizing those in

our community through the Tocqueville Society.

member benefitsBenefits of the Tocqueville Society membership include:

• ExclusivemonthlyTocquevilleTuesdayexecutivebreakfasts Speakers series highlighting corporate, political and nonprofit issues with Metro Denver’s most influential leaders.

• Toursofprogramsites See your dollars in action and meet the beneficiaries of your investments.

• Opportunitiestomentoryoungleadersthrough our Emerging Leaders Council

• AnnualSpringNightOutappreciationevent

• ReceptionfornewmembershostedbyTravisWebb, Tocqueville Society Chair and ChristineBenero,PresidentandChief Executive Officer of Mile High United Way

• Family-friendlyvolunteeropportunities

Participate in areas such as reading, tutoring and mentoring.

• AnnualWinterNightOuttheatre event

• Specialevents

There is ample evidence that a child who is “ready to learn” on the first day of kindergarten will likely be a success in life. There is equal evidence that the opposite is also true. We refuse to accept as

inevitable the current reality that a healthy five year old should become an unfortunate statistic - and are channeling our efforts and giving to make sure that current reality does not represent the future.

Mile High United Way’s School Readiness initiative is focused on this critical issue and represents the very best avenue for us to travel in our personal quest to improve our community and the lives within it.

– S t e v e a n d N e y e s k a M u t , P a s t T o c q u e v i l l e S o c i e t y C o - C h a i r s ; C o - C h a i r m a n a n d E x e c u t i v e V i c e P r e s i d e n t o f O p e r a t i o n s , r e s p e c t i v e l y , D e j o u r E n e r g y

I joined the Tocqueville Society because I believe in the work Mile High United Way does in our community, and I wanted to

network with other community and business leaders to share ideas about initiatives we

collectively support. I’m inspired by the passion and commitment of the Tocqueville

Society membership. It’s encouraging to interact with leaders who genuinely care.

– Brett Dolan, Chair, Mile High United Way Emerging Leaders’ Council; Director Human Resources, PCL Construction

Investments

Mile High United WayWe lead innovative and unique efforts designed to meet our community’s most pressing needs around the clock such as

UnitedWay’s2-1-1informationandreferralservices,IndividualDevelopmentAccountsandBridgingtheGap.

Community Collaborations

Mile High United Way broadens its ability to reach more people and affect more lives through collaborations with nonprofit,

government,corporate,andcommunitypartners.CollaborationswithinourinitiativesincludeDenver’sRoadHome,Lightson

After School and Early Learning Ventures.

Impact InvestmentMileHighUnitedWayinvestsinanetworkof110nonprofitsthroughouttheDenvermetropolitanareathatdeliverdirect

services through our three initiatives – School Readiness, Youth Success and Adult Self-Sufficiency.

Each year, through the generosity of donors, we invest in programs and services designed to provide the building blocks for a better quality of life for all. Last year, Mile High United Way invested over $30 million in our community.

Key Initiatives

School ReadinessAll children should be ready for school and are reading

at grade level or beyond by the end of third grade.

Youth SuccessAll youth graduate from high school and are ready

to enter the workforce or transition to college or

advanced training.

Adult Self-Sufficiency All individuals and families

are afforded the opportunity

to move toward economic

self-sufficiency.

Mile High United Way continues on the path toward advancing the common good and achieving tangible results in three key initiative areas: School Readiness, Youth Success and Adult Self-Sufficiency.

Giving to Mile High United Way has been meaningful for me because it ensures that the dollars we contribute reach those in genuine need as efficiently as possible. The staff and

organization are excellent - responsive and responsible, caring, focused, and professional. The Tocqueville Society is a great way to get engaged and to partner with like-minded individuals

in our community who share a strong, on-going commitment to making a difference.

– R o n C o o p e r , P r i v a t e I n v e s t o r

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for whom leadership and service to community are driving forces. The mission of

the Champions Circle is to promote giving and the volunteer spirit by uniting the

philanthropic efforts of exceptional individuals.

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Mile High United Way Summit membership is open to individuals who contribute

$15,000 to $24,999 annually. Summit members have expanded their level of personal

giving and strengthened their commitment by devoting time, talent and funds to

create long-lasting changes.

We recognize donors at each of these levels at our Tocqueville Tuesday breakfasts, events and in print and online materials:

giving levelsannual

United Way Worldwide Recognition To recognize Tocqueville Society members, special orders of recognition have been created by United Way Worldwide in the spirit of Alexis de Tocqueville’s belief in the power of free will to do good:

LaTableRondedeMillionsdeDollars $1millionplus

OrdredeProspérité $750,000-$999,999

Ordre de Connaissance $500,000 - $749,999

Ordred’Indépendance $250,000-$499,999

LaSociétéNationale $100,000-$249,999

OrdredeFraternité $75,000-$99,999

Ordred’Egalité $50,000-$74,999

OrdredéLiberté $25,000-$49,999

MembresdelaSociété $10,000-$24,999

Please Join Your gift to Mile High United Way, combined with those of your neighbors, will help us achieve lasting changes. The money you donate today will ensure families are thriving tomorrow. Here are some examples of what your dollars do.

Tocqueville is a unique philanthropic opportunity that has allowed me to build lifelong relationships with the very best in our community. The educational, social and philanthropic opportunities

have been enriching both personally and professionally. Who else can do all of this and truly cross the lines to provide necessary services for an entire family? That’s what Living United is all about!

– Jason Maples, Chair, Tocquevi l le Society 2010-2012; Executive Vice President, Lockton Companies, LLC

Your Tocqueville gift of $10,000 • SupportsfiveadultswithanIndividualizedSavingsAccount(IDA),whichallows

them to work toward starting their own business, pursuing their education or purchasing a home.

• Allows142at-riskfamiliestoreceivehomevisitsforchildrenagesbirthto three for one year.

Your Summit gift of $15,000• Helps30youngadultsagingoutoffostercarebegina

life of self-sufficiency by providing housing and support through the Bridging the Gap program.

• Supportsahigh-qualitypreschoolclassroomof15low-income children for one month.

Your Champion gift of $25,000• Ensuresthatouryoungchildrenarereceivingthe

highest quality education by supporting 25 early childhood classrooms in obtaining their Qualistar rating for high quality child-care.

• Providesoneyearofenrollmentinasafeandsupervised afterschool program, such as Lights on Afterschool, for 25 children in need.

Step-Up Programs

I give to Mile High United Way because it is the best way to leverage my investment and create the most significant impact in our community.

– Brad Busse, Chair, Mile High United Way Champions Circle; Past Tocqueville Society Chair; Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets

Inspired by donations from Tocqueville Society members Mark and Suzy Kennedy and Caz Matthews, Mile High United Way

createdstep-upprogramstoTocquevilleandChampionlevelsofgiving.NamedtheMarkandSuzyKennedyTocqueville

Challenge, in honor of their giving and bequest to our community, donors have the opportunity to address today’s needs and

commit to the future success of our strategic programs and investments toward long-term solutions.

Nowisavitaltimetodemonstrateleadershipandmakeacommitmentthatwillbenefitothersforyearstocome.Toqualify

andbecomeafullmemberoftheTocquevilleSocietyorChampionsCircle(JimandPatByeCircle),investatleast50%of

your gift to Mile High United Way or one of our three initiatives over the following period of years.

Year 1

$5,000

$7,500

$10,000

Year 2

Year 3

Kennedy Three Year Step-Up

Year 1

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

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Kennedy Two Year Step-Up

Year 1

$7,500

$10,000Year 2

I joined Tocqueville because my former employer, Ball Corporation, is invested in

the greater good and encourages employees through a corporate matching gift program.

By giving to Mile High United Way, I can make a difference toward three of my favorite charity goals: early childhood education,

after-school programs and helping at-risk adults become self-sufficient. Besides, it

is excellent networking with leaders of the Denver Community!

– M a r t y R u f f a l o , R e t i r e d , B a l l C o r p o r a t i o n

Legacy Circle Tocqueville

The Tocqueville Legacy Circle is a special group of the Founders Legacy Society who have chosen to perpetuate a Tocqueville gift by pledging to give a minimum of $250,000 through their estate plans.

Endowing your annual Tocqueville gift is a wonderful way to extend your impact and continue to work for positive change in

our community well into the future and beyond your lifetime.

• AlegacygiftsustainsMileHighUnitedWay’sabilitytobuildourLegacyFund.Thenation’s strongest nonprofit organizations are frequently the best-endowed, financially stable and able to make strategic investments in people and undertake important initiatives that have real impact.

• Byproducingagrowingandflexibleincomeinperpetuity,endowedgiftsaddrevenueeach year to achieve our mission. A Tocqueville Legacy Circle gift ensures the ability of Mile High United Way to invest in the community for the next 125 years.

Tocqueville Legacy Circle Member Benefits• InvitationstoselectTocquevilleevents.

• Recognitiononspecialhonorrollsandhonorarylistingon Tocqueville roster in perpetuity.

To learn more, please contact Chelsea Carver

at Chelsea.Carver@UnitedWayDenver.orgor

303.561.2351.

Giving to Mile High United Way enables me to support the key issues I care about. The Tocqueville Society is a wonderful group of like-minded people who believe

in being a resource for the needs of the community.

– N a n O d e l l , S e n i o r F i n a n c i a l A d v i s o r, M e r r i l l Ly n c h We a l t h M a n a g e m e n t

power of givingthe

An initiative of the Tocqueville Society, Women of Tocqueville is a dynamic group

of women made up of corporate and philanthropic leaders and community

volunteers who believe in working together to create positive, long-term change.

The mission of Women of Tocqueville is to create a network of successful

women who collectively focus their leadership capabilities and financial power

to advance the community’s priorities through United Way and to inspire other

women to do the same.

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Mile High United Way Community Impact Fund. In the

2010Campaignyear,30%ofthe415Tocqueville

donors increased their gifts, with many

stepping up to Summit and Champions

Circle. Thank you to our members for

encouraging each other to continue

this commitment to our community.

Increase your annual gift 10% each year

In the place and time that I grew up, philanthropy was delivering a hot meal to the family down the road when their harvest was difficult. My life in Denver today affords me the means and the avenue to help on a different scale, and United Way is the organization I choose to

collaborate with so that what I do is multiplied through the many people who share my values.

– K a t r i n a S a l e m , M a n a g i n g P a r t n e r , P r i c e w a t e r h o u s e C o o p e r s , L L P

Being a member of the Tocqueville Society aligns my passion for our community with the power to make a difference. I am

privileged every day to see first hand how Mile High United Way is changing lives. Plus I’ve met some amazing people along the way!

– Christ ine Benero, President and Chief Executive Off icer, Mile High United Way

I am very fond of this organization because the monies go to the support of young people. To make this a better country we need to give opportunities to youth. The Tocqueville Society

has many goals and objectives that I can relate to.

– Doug Morton, Publisher, Morton Publishing Company

I became a Tocqueville member and give to Mile High United Way because they are focused on initiatives that are important to me. I believe the not-for profit world needs a quarterback to integrate and eliminate

duplication among providers while promoting best practices and measurable standards.

– Jamie Gard, Executive Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank Frederick Ross

Greta WalkerSenior Director, Strategic Relationships and Tocqueville Society

Mile High United Way 2505 18th StreetDenver,CO80211

Greta.Walker@UnitedWayDenver.org

303-561-2278

UnitedWayDenver.org