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YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COURAGE TO TRANSFORM OUR REGION

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United Way of Greater Cincinnati2400 Reading RoadCincinnati, OH 45202513-762-7207

More information can be found at www.uwgc.org/Leaders

Dearborn & Ohio Counties227 Walnut StreetLawrenceburg, IN 47025

Eastern Area2085 James E. Sauls Sr. DriveBatavia, OH 45103

Middletown Area300 North Main StreetSuite BMiddletown, OH 45042

Northern Kentucky Area 2146 Chamber Center DriveFort Mitchell, KY 41017

LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOP THE VISION THAT MOVES OUR

REGION FORWARD. WE INVITE YOU TO HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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UNITED WAY’S FOCUS IS EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH: THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD QUALITY LIFE.Leadership Giving is a powerful way to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.

As a Leadership Donor, you expand your professional, personal and philanthropic networks. You also help us make significant progress to ensure:

• Children are prepared for kindergarten

• Youth succeed in school and life

• Families and individuals achieve financial stability

• Individuals live healthy lives and achieve maximum independence

Individual Efforts... Collective ImpactUnited Way’s business is community impact. Along with regional and agency partners, United Way is leading a community-wide effort to achieve bold, measurable improvements in the lives of people across our region by 2020. With your leadership, we can achieve these goals.

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Bold Goals our community is working to achieve in education, income and health by 2020:

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SOCIETIES & BENEFITSUnited Way Leadership Giving Society Members share an on-going commitment to transform lives and lay the foundation for future generations. Below are benefits you will enjoy beyond knowing your dollars are used to advance the common good in our region.

Tocqueville Society, individuals or couples who make a gift of $10,000 or more.

• First Tuesday Luncheon | Enjoy monthly networking opportunities and hear from a prominent Tocqueville member at the Queen City Club

• Tocqueville on the Road | Evening gatherings from networking to rich discussions of the issues that challenge our community

• Beyond the Check | Hear the vision and benefits of Tocqueville membership as well as updates on United Way’s work

• Tocqueville Riders | Participate in cycling fun with fellow members

• Impact Spotlight | Build awareness through a series of events that highlight United Way’s work

• Volunteer Opportunities | Connect at unique, family-friendly projects4

Bob Castellini presents The Tocqueville Award toJohn Barrett recognizing his outstanding service as a volunteer in our community.

During the annual Chairman’s Ride and lunch, Tocqueville Riders live out their motto to Be Bold. Be Healthy. Bring One.

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Cincinnatus Society, individuals or couples who make a gift of $5,000 - $9,999.

• Cincinnatus Breakfast | Enjoy a unique opportunity to hear from United Way of Greater Cincinnati campaign chair(s)

• Tocqueville Engagement | Receive special invitations to select Tocqueville events

• A Night at the Theatre | Attend a special reception prior to the show and at intermission

• Impact Spotlight | Build awareness through a series of events that highlight United Way’s work

• Volunteer Opportunities | Connect at unique, family-friendly projects

Roebling Society, individuals or couples who make a gift of $2,500 - $4,999.

• A Night at the Theatre | Attend a special reception prior to the show and at intermission

• Impact Spotlight | Build awareness through a series of events that highlight United Way’s work

• Volunteer Opportunities | Connect at unique, family-friendly projects

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Leadership donors dialogue about United Way’s work in education, income and health.

Beyond recognition as a Leadership Donor, United Way offers opportunities for segments of donors to engage together in our work. There are no additional giving requirements to participate in any category for which you qualify.

Women’s Leadership Council (WLC), a segment of the Tocqueville Society, women members who make a personal gift of $10,000 or more.

WLC is a powerful, passionate network who strengthen our community through focused investment of their time, talent and resources with specific efforts supporting women’s self-sufficiency. WLC provides opportunities to get involved, get connected and pursue your passion:

• Networking | Connect with women leaders across the region • Enrichment | Grow personally and professionally through enrichment opportunities • Impact the Community | Mentor women or support educational seminars for women through events that highlight United Way’s work • Volunteer Opportunities | Connect at unique, family-friendly projects

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ENGAGEMENT THROUGH AFFINITY GROUPS

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WLC members enjoy spending time at Gardens of Greenup, a program working with families to set and achieve goals towards sustainable incomes.

Networking and fun at WLC event.

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Women Investing in the Next Generation (WINGs), women who make a personal gift of $2,500 - $9,999.

WINGs mobilizes the power of women to strengthen our community and members through engaged philanthropy specifically in early childhood development. We invite members to help lead our community by:

• Networking | Connect with women leaders across the region at unique events

• Professional and Personal Development | Grow through opportunities such as career advancement, ‘how to’ networking and style consultations

• Volunteering and Impact | Make an impact through hands-on work with children and parents

• Advocacy | Advocate at the federal, state and local government levels

Hispanic Leadership Society, Hispanic individuals or couples who make a gift of $2,500 or more.

Hispanic Leadership Society members advocate, inspire and facilitate meaningful change in the Hispanic community. In addition to the established Leadership Giving benefits, members enjoy unique opportunities like:

• Networking | Engage at special events with members and prospects

• Connections | Work with members to create opportunities that impact our region

• Volunteering and Impact | Work on projects targeting needs in the Hispanic community

• Advocacy | Advocate and facilitate actions that address education and other issues in our community

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The Calonge family enjoys a Reds game at the Hispanic Leadership Society’s inaugural event that hosted over 75 leaders.

Members get development opportunities and often learn new and fun skills at WINGs events.

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The Herbert R. Brown Society (HRBS), African American individuals or couples who make a gift of $1,000 or more.

As members of HRBS, African American leaders can strengthen the collective impact on the region through community building and promoting balance and inclusion. To help achieve this, members can participate in:

• Speaker Series | Attend bi-monthly luncheons to network and hear from prominent, African American business and community leaders

• Special Events | Enjoy exclusive members-only events

• Volunteering and Impact | Invest in professional development and volunteer opportunities

• Shaping Future Generations | Provide a solid foundation for future generations to give, advocate and volunteer

United Way Emerging Leaders, young professionals age 40 and under who make a gift of $1,000 or more.

As an Emerging Leader, you’ll make an impact, build your leadership capacity and strengthen your network through benefits like:

• Leadership Live | Exclusive opportunities for members to dialogue with established community leaders

• Board Intern Program | A nine-month program to help members develop as volunteer leaders by providing access to trainings, board meetings, and committee work

• Leadership Development Summit | A half-day event focused on various leadership topics including a speed-mentoring session with local leaders

• Volunteer Opportunities | Community service events, including long-term partnership work with Mt. Washington School to showcase our support of United Way’s education initiatives

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Volunteers prepare lunch during HRBS’ Volunteer Event at Gabriel’s Place, a community-based organization that provides locally-grown food.

Young professionals support first-time parents and children at an event hosted by United Way Emerging Leaders. Volunteers created Parents as Teachers (PAT) activities.

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STEP-UP AND ENjOY THE BENEFITSThere are two ways to become a Leader in our Community.

1. Give an annual gift at the level of your choice.

2. Participate in Step-Up

by incrementally increasing

your gift over a three-year

period while enjoying

membership benefits

right away.

Check Out Rachel’s Step-Up Story In three years, I will reach my annual investment of $2,500 to United Way and advance the common good in our community.

You are invited to join Legacy Leaders* and play a bigger role in the future of our community by making a planned gift. A contribution to the endow-ment builds a permanent savings account to further the goals we support for generations to come.

There are a variety of giving options to ensure your gift achieves your financial and philanthropic goals. Benefits of Legacy Leadership include:

• Networking | Enjoy invitations to educational and celebration events

• Recognition | Be recognized at events, in our annual report and in giving rosters

• Estate Planning | Receive free materials about the latest changes and opportunities in gift law

• Volunteer Opportunities | Connect at unique, family-friendly projects

• Legacy | Partner with future leaders to address community-wide issues and advance the common good forever

*Legacy Leaders is a society for community investors who make a planned gift in their will, estate plan, current gift or by some other means to the United Way Foundation.

If you have included United Way in your will, please let us know.

CREATE A LEGACY OF CARING

$2,000 STEP-UP GIFTWith my second year’s gift, I continue to engage with United Way and fellow members.

$2,500 ANNUAL GIFTI did it! I’m investing in our community with my annual gift. I can see the lasting impact. Plus, the membership benefits are great — networking volunteering, and so much more.

$1,000 STEP-UP GIFTI’m enjoying the benefits of membership today with a committment to increase my giving over three years.

Step-Up options are available for all leadership societies and affinity groups. Here are a few examples.

Step-Up Gifts

Annual GiftYear Three & Beyond

$10,000

$5,000

$2,500

$1,000

Year One$5,000

$2,500

$1,000

$350

Year Two$7,500

$3,500

$2,000

$700

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UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONUnited Way Volunteer Connection makes volunteering fun, easy and accessible to individuals, families, groups, and corporations. Specific resources include:

• BoardBank | A program that provides assistance to non-profit organizations seeking talented, passionate and dedicated individuals to serve on their respective boards

• Board Orientation & Leadership Development (BOLD) | A six-week training program for individuals interested in learning the best practices of board membership from experts in our community and through various hands-on experience

• Initiatives and Events | Support our work by volunteering for the Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative, Day of Action, Financial Fitness Day, or by taking the pledge to become a reader, tutor or mentor

• VolunteerUWGC.org | Browse hundreds of volunteer opportunities at United Way Agency Partners or any local non-profit. Volunteers can track hours, receive custom alerts, and share opportunities with friends Volunteers work together to create

blankets for first-time parents.