Giving Incentives & Recognition

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Thanks to Lilly Endowment Inc., new individual gifts of $52 or more to United Way of Central Indiana may qualify for a 1:1 match! Also, increased gifts to United Way of Central Indiana or its priority areas qualify for a 1:1 match. Join us this year as we celebrate 100 years of hand raisers and game changes! Give Now >>

Leaders In Giving

United Way provides members with opportunities to attend exclusive educational and networking events in addition to special recognition. Give Now >>

• LINC: Get behind worthy causes, make a difference and hang out afterwards for food and drinks. Membership is open to early career professionals ages 22-30 who invest an undesignated gift of $250 or more annually.
• Emerging Leaders: A group of up-and-coming young professionals age 40 and younger who have a passion for philanthropy, personal development and community. Emerging Leaders members make connections with over 400 local leaders who all have a desire to aid those on their path towards self-sufficiency. Members give $1,000 or more annually.
• Diversity Leadership Circle: Advocates of diversity from all backgrounds, cultures, thought processes, and beliefs, come together in Diversity Leadership Circle to fight for the financial stability of all Central Indiana residents. Members maximize impact on the community through unique perspectives and give $1,500 or more annually.
• Women United: Bringing together over 600 strong, dedicated women who have a passion for education, Women United is making an impact in our community through their dedication to early childhood education and gifts of $2,500 or more annually. 
• Tocqueville Society: A powerful group of civic and business leaders who are creating a stronger, healthier, more productive community. Tocqueville Society unites over 500 compassionate and generous leaders to help improve the lives of all Central Indiana residents through gifts of $10,000 or more annually.
• Meridian Society: An elite group of philanthropists who lead the community to a better, stronger future. Meridian Society members are the movers and shakers of our community; they lead the charge in improving the lives of thousands of people in Central Indiana through their leadership, dedication and generous gifts of $25,000 or more annually.