The Tocqueville Society was formed in 1993 in Greater Portland. Composed of community leaders and philanthropists who contribute an annual gift of $10,000 or more to United Way, the spirit of caring is ever-present in this generous group of donors.
The Tocqueville Society was named in honor of Alexis de Tocqueville, who published “Democracy in America” in 1835. He wrote that one of America’s greatest strengths was forming associations which extended democracy to the level of people who a shared common vision.
Tocqueville Society members show an extraordinary commitment, foresight, and dedication that enables United Way of Greater Portland to drive real change by helping those in need today and creating a stronger community tomorrow.
Tocqueville Society members invest over $1,200,000 in our local community every year.
Tocqueville Society Focus
Change lives through philanthropic leadership focused on driving community-level change and the building blocks for a better life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health.
Communicate the vital role of personal philanthropic action in addressing the underlying causes of societal problems.
Foster philanthropic action and voluntary service through a network of like-minded leaders across the globe.
Tocqueville Society Giving Levels
Tocqueville Society levels stem from three virtues Alexis de Tocqueville admired in American society—liberty, equality and neighbor helping neighbor, or “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité.” In 2013, the Ordre de la Générosité level was added, encouraging members to increase their philanthropic impact.
Membres de la Société: $10,000 – $14,999
Ordre de la Générosité: $15,000 – $24,999
Ordre dé Liberté: $25,000 – $49,999
Ordre d’Egalité: $50,000 – $74,999
Ordre de Fraternité: $75,000 – $99,999
Through the Step Up program, it’s easy to join the Tocqueville Society. You can immediately be recognized as a member with an initial contribution of $5,000 or more, and a three-year commitment.
Tocqueville Chairs
John Chandler BerryDunn
Heather Paquette Hannaford Supermarkets
Larry Wold TD Bank
2019-2020 TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY MEMBERS
90 FOR 90: HONORING UWGP’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY ($90,000) Jonathan & Helaine Ayers
Sue & Bill Caron
Lisa Gorman
Melissa Smith & Brian Corcoran
ORDRE D’EGALITÉ
($50,000 – $74,999) Cari & Shawn Gorman
James & Maureen Gorman
ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ
($25,000 – $49,999) Anonymous
John & Brenda Chandler
Michael & Denise Dubyak
Betsey & Hugh Farrington
Jeff & Sonya Gorman
Kristine & Tim Masse
Andrea & Fred Pape
Richard & Jane Petersen
ORDRE DE LA GÉNÉROSITÉ
($15,000 – $24,999) Anonymous
Brett & Erin Austin
Michael Bourque & Kendra Connelly
Jeb Brooks & Cherie Wendelken
Kathryn Burnham & Nathan Clark
Adah Ginn
Cyrus Hagge
Jim & Chris Newton
Dick & Carol Peterson
Chris & Nova Rogers
Elaine D. Rosen
Monica & Jeff Sanders
Liz Cotter Schlax & Michael Schlax
Ruby & Michael Simonds
Al & Linda Swallow
Michael & Andrea Vail
Jennifer & Bennett Wilson
John Roberts & Jean Wilson
MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ
($10,000 – $14,999) Anonymous (3)
Campbell Badger & Juliet Holmes-Smith
Michelle & Marc Boucher
Greg Boulos
Don & Barb Boutin
Tony & Diane Cipollone
Michael & Katherine Coster
Mike Currie
Eduardo Daranyi*
Jay and Nisha Dearborn*
Steve and Kristen deCastro*
Jim & Persephone Ditzel
David & Nancy Erb
Jason & Kelly Favreau
Tim Griffin*
Rich Henry
Bob & Katy Hews
Jim & Mary Highland
Dan & Sherry Hutchins
Lou & Jeanne Inzana
Tom & Kathy Keefer
Janice & David Latulippe
Charlie and Anita Leadbetter
Leeann & Tom Leahy
Paul & Janet Letalien
Chris & Nicole Lewis
Jay Mazelsky*
Jack & Sally McGarry
Irving Meeker
Robert & Judy Moore
Jeff & Alison Nathanson
Brian & Heather Paquette
Ed and Ann Pierce*
Emma Pope-Welch & Sarah Delage*
Hilary Rapkin & Will Stiles
Meredith Rousseau*
Deanna Sherman
Steve & Lynn Smith
Chad & Kelly Snow
Olympia Snowe & John McKernan*
Daniel Snow & Merilee Raines
Lisa & Nelson Toner
Kierston & Justin Van Soest
Chris Wilson & Kathryn Sargent
Larry & Colette Wold
Joanna Yates & Marie McCarthy
* New Tocqueville Member in 2019-20
MORE INFO
Christine Murphy, PhD
Director, Donor Engagement and Major Gifts
Email: cmurphy@unitedwaygp.org
(207) 874-1000 x 2344
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
The Tocqueville Society was formed in 1993 in Greater Portland. Composed of community leaders and philanthropists who contribute an annual gift of $10,000 or more to United Way, the spirit of caring is ever-present in this generous group of donors.
The Tocqueville Society was named in honor of Alexis de Tocqueville, who published “Democracy in America” in 1835. He wrote that one of America’s greatest strengths was forming associations which extended democracy to the level of people who a shared common vision.
Tocqueville Society members show an extraordinary commitment, foresight, and dedication that enables United Way of Greater Portland to drive real change by helping those in need today and creating a stronger community tomorrow.
Tocqueville Society Focus
Tocqueville Society Giving Levels
Tocqueville Society levels stem from three virtues Alexis de Tocqueville admired in American society—liberty, equality and neighbor helping neighbor, or “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité.” In 2013, the Ordre de la Générosité level was added, encouraging members to increase their philanthropic impact.
Through the Step Up program, it’s easy to join the Tocqueville Society. You can immediately be recognized as a member with an initial contribution of $5,000 or more, and a three-year commitment.
Tocqueville Chairs
BerryDunn
Hannaford Supermarkets
TD Bank
2019-2020 TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY MEMBERS
Jonathan & Helaine Ayers
Sue & Bill Caron
Lisa Gorman
Melissa Smith & Brian Corcoran
ORDRE D’EGALITÉ
($50,000 – $74,999)
Cari & Shawn Gorman
James & Maureen Gorman
ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ
($25,000 – $49,999)
Anonymous
John & Brenda Chandler
Michael & Denise Dubyak
Betsey & Hugh Farrington
Jeff & Sonya Gorman
Kristine & Tim Masse
Andrea & Fred Pape
Richard & Jane Petersen
($15,000 – $24,999)
Anonymous
Brett & Erin Austin
Michael Bourque & Kendra Connelly
Jeb Brooks & Cherie Wendelken
Kathryn Burnham & Nathan Clark
Adah Ginn
Cyrus Hagge
Jim & Chris Newton
Dick & Carol Peterson
Chris & Nova Rogers
Elaine D. Rosen
Monica & Jeff Sanders
Liz Cotter Schlax & Michael Schlax
Ruby & Michael Simonds
Al & Linda Swallow
Michael & Andrea Vail
Jennifer & Bennett Wilson
John Roberts & Jean Wilson
($10,000 – $14,999)
Anonymous (3)
Campbell Badger & Juliet Holmes-Smith
Michelle & Marc Boucher
Greg Boulos
Don & Barb Boutin
Tony & Diane Cipollone
Michael & Katherine Coster
Mike Currie
Eduardo Daranyi*
Jay and Nisha Dearborn*
Steve and Kristen deCastro*
Jim & Persephone Ditzel
David & Nancy Erb
Jason & Kelly Favreau
Tim Griffin*
Rich Henry
Bob & Katy Hews
Jim & Mary Highland
Dan & Sherry Hutchins
Lou & Jeanne Inzana
Tom & Kathy Keefer
Janice & David Latulippe
Charlie and Anita Leadbetter
Leeann & Tom Leahy
Paul & Janet Letalien
Chris & Nicole Lewis
Jay Mazelsky*
Jack & Sally McGarry
Irving Meeker
Robert & Judy Moore
Jeff & Alison Nathanson
Brian & Heather Paquette
Ed and Ann Pierce*
Emma Pope-Welch & Sarah Delage*
Hilary Rapkin & Will Stiles
Meredith Rousseau*
Deanna Sherman
Steve & Lynn Smith
Chad & Kelly Snow
Olympia Snowe & John McKernan*
Daniel Snow & Merilee Raines
Lisa & Nelson Toner
Kierston & Justin Van Soest
Chris Wilson & Kathryn Sargent
Larry & Colette Wold
Joanna Yates & Marie McCarthy
* New Tocqueville Member in 2019-20
MORE INFO
Christine Murphy, PhD
Director, Donor Engagement and Major Gifts
Email: cmurphy@unitedwaygp.org
(207) 874-1000 x 2344
LEARN MORE
Tocqueville Handout