During the 2006 United Way Community Care Campaign, more than 2,300 people made a Leadership contribution of $ 1,000 or more. These donors enable us to build, develop and sustain partnerships that improve lives today and into the future.

When you give a gift of $ 1,000 or more to United Way of Buffalo & Erie County as a Leader of Change, you become a powerful partner in making a difference in our community.

Levels of Giving

Helping People

$ 1,000 - $ 2,499

Strengthening Neighborhoods

$ 2,500 - $ 5,000

Building Community
$ 5,000 - $ 9,999

Creating the Future
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
$ 10,000 +

National Roundtable - $ 100,000 +
Million Dollar Roundtable - $ 1,000,000 +

Leaders of Change Benefits

To thank our Leaders of Change, we offer a variety of exclusive opportunities to interact with other Leadership givers - and with other leaders in our community:

Breakfast with the Presidents - Share your thoughts and ideas on the challenges we face and the decisions we make at an informal breakfast with Arlene Kaukus, President, and Trudy Mollenberg, Board Chair. Generously sponsored by Univera Healthcare

Lunch, for a Change... - A unique opportunity to experience first hand the impact your contribution makes, and to discuss the health and human service network, during a tour and casual lunch with leaders in our community. Generously sponsored by: Univera Healthcare

Donor and a Movie! - Watch an entertaining and thought provoking film, chosen by a local community leader, and participate in a discussion about the film and the issues facing our community. Recent events included a showing of "Finding Forrester", and discussion with James A. Williams, Superintendent of Buffalo Schools.

Thank You Brunch - An exclusive Thank You Brunch during Garden Walk weekend for donors giving ,500 or more annually.

Day Of Caring VIP Tours - A unique opportunity to see caring in action on a special tour of volunteer projects during the annual Day of Caring.

Information Updates - Updates and communications from UW Leadership to keep you informed of our progress on our Community Impact Agenda; opportunities to hear about our successes, and to give input into the way forward.

For more information about Leaders of Change, contact Andi Ryder by phone at 887-2775 or by e-mail at andi.ryder@uwbec.org.