Lead The Way

United Way of Central Illinois' Leaders Guild

Leaders Guild members are leading the way in making real, measurable impact on issues facing people locally. Members come from diverse backgrounds and careers, using their generosity, time, and talent to create change in our community. United Way connects people, along with their passions, to mobilize our community, so all can thrive.

Membership  Criteria

Leaders Guild is open to individuals and couple who donate annual gifts totaling $1,000 and above annually.

Leaders Guild Levels*

  • Champion: $1,000 to $4,999
  • Visionary: $5,000 to $9,999
  • Tocqueville Society: $10,000+

*based on total gift

 

Membership Benefits

CHAMPION

  • Listing on United Way website
  • Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities with United Way
  • Monthly E-newsletter updates

VISIONARY

  • All recognition and benefits granted to Champion level members
  • Access to and networking with other like-minded individuals, professionals, and community leaders

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

  • All recognition benefits granted to Visionary level members
  • Customized connection to United Way programming and mission
  • Invitation to select Tocqueville Society exclusive member events

100% of donations to United Way's Community Fund go directly to program services. Fundraising and administrative costs associated with the Community Fund are underwritten by the United Way Endowment and select corporate gifts.

Why give to United Way?

As a leader in the community, you understand the power of a strategic investment. That's where United Way comes in. We're not just another charity - we are your partners in creating real, lasting change right here at home. 

When you invest in United Way, you are leveraging your contribution to address both the urgent needs of today and they systemic challenges of tomorrow. We take your investment and multiply its impact by funding the most effective local programs, driving innovative community initiatives, and mobilizing resources and volunteers. 

Your partnership allows us to create a community where every child has the tools to succeed in school and ever family has a path to financial security. It's about building a stronger, more resilient region for all of us.

Together, we're not just dreaming of a better community - we're building it. And with your continued support, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Membership Fulfillment Options

United Way offers members a variety of ways to fulfill their annual donation

Leaders Guild Members

CHAMPION

Akindele Adaramola
Mike and Jill Aiello
Dr. Thomas Ala
Matthew Alger
Stephan and Melissa Antonacci
Raed Armouti
Roger and Stacey Austin
Deb Ayers
William Bailey
Nikki Baker
Jeffery Ball
Mike and Sandy Barker
Joseph and Diana Bascio
Amy and Dave Beadle
Dale and Cathy Becker
Phil Beeler
Dr. Harry and Deborah Berman
Brandon Blackburn
Robert and Carolyn Blackwell
Victor Blackwell
Jeremy and Jessica Bliss
Charlotte Blumle
Diane Bortmess
Ann Bowling
John Bozarth
Brian and Kellie Brewer
Michael Brewer and Sandra Hudgins Brewer
J.T. and Amy Britton
Zach and Erin Bromley
Beverly Bunch
Bob and Sarah Bunn
Adam Burns
Corey Burrows
Donald Joe Butcher
Chris and Val Butler
Meredith Byers
Brian and Amy Byers
Ben and Jennifer Call
Marc and Lisa Carter
Chris and Rhonda Carter
Cass and Julie Casper
Robert Chantome
Duane and Carol Cisco
Jane Clark
Josh and Lauren Clark
Phleccia Cole
Ginny Conlee
Gary and Gretchen Conway
Jay and Leeann Cook
Ed and Kelly Cramer
Patti Crouch
Valeria Cueto
Justin Dace
Richard Damron
Tod Davis
Nathan and Krista Davis
Evan L. Davis
John Davis
Clayton Dees
Kala DeMuro
Rebecca Douglas
Travis and Shelly Dowell
Gene and Janette Drendel
Dan and Carolyn Dungan
Bradley Duzan
Brad and Katherine Dyer
John P. and Lynn M. Eck, Jr.
Anthony Kulavic and Kayla Edwards
Andrew Thomas Egizi
Kevin and Kathryn England
Ryan Erickson
Jon and Amy Erickson
Tom and Anna Evans
Betsey Evans
David and Laurie Farrell
Kristin Faust
Joseph Felchner
Jeffrey Fickbohm
Ryan Fitzsimmons
Jane Ford
Eric Franklin
Jeremy Frieburg
Mary Gilman
Kari Gardiner
Sherrie Gary
Gordon and Kristine Gates
Brenda Gauch
P. Tom Gihl
Tammy and Travis Gilchrese
Robin Gill
Jennifer and Robin Gill
Jay Cook
Sharon Gilmour
Craig and Jennifer Gilson
Haroletta Givens
Janet Gooch
Edward Gorny
Rajesh and Renu Govindaiah
Donald and Patricia Graham
Amit and Kanchan Gupta
Kurt Gwillim
Jason and Angela Hall
Jason Hall
Lisa Hammons
Ruth Ellen Hanken
Eric and Celeste Hansen
Don Harrod
Katrina Hays
Kara Helton
John Heyen
Eric and Kristi Hillyer
Jacqueline Hohn
Michael and Jessica Hoppe
Daniel Hughes
Ian and Danielle Hunt
Henry Hurwitz
Tami Ireland
Bethany Jaeger
Larry and Shannon Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Aaron and Christina Johnston
Shannon Jones
Dr. Linda S. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Katholi
Julie Keck
Katie Keim and Aaron Williams
Miranda Kelly
Dr. Karl P. Kerstein
Joe and Kirsten Kienzler
Rebecca Preston
Thomas Kissel and Darla Strohl-Kissel
Elisabeth Klar
Warren and Deborah Knoles
Michael Kos
Cindy Kosterson
David Kremitzki
Joe and Maggie Kulek
James and Stacey Larson
Gwynn Lawson
Jeff and Angie Leach
Dr. Mary F. Loken
Jennifer Love
Chad and Rebecca Lucas
Joseph Ludtke
Greg and Kari Lutchka
Richard and Sarah Lynch
Brice Magowan
Patrick and Robin Mandeville
Jordan and Debra Mann
David and Jenni Manning
Rabbi Barry Marks and Nancy Sage
Susan Mason
Bill and Penny McCarty
Larry McDevitt
Aaron and Judy McEvoy
H. Richard McLane
John and Kimberly Miller
Gary and Nancy Miller
Theresa Millholland
Patricia Mix
Leon and Ellen Mizeur
Nikki and Joe Monari
Dr. Nicole Nash Moody
James Morphew
Yvette Morrison
Mike Murphy
Dwight and Mary O'Keefe
Kimberly Paskiewicz
Sergio Pecori
Angela Peel
Chris and Amy Perrin
Debra Perry
Mark and Suzanne Pettyjohn
Pat Phalen
James R. and Mary Jo Potter
Jason Potter
Steve and Shawn Povse
Janell Frontone
Lydia Quinones
Jeff and Tara Raes
Dan and Julie Rayhill
Scott and Diane Reeser
Mr. Todd Reid
Christine Rettig
Todd Rettig
Randy Rieke
Bill and Carole Roberts
Jay and Katy Roszhart
Bobbi Kinkelaar
Duane Schaefer
Bernard and Kim Schoenburg
Michelle and Larry Sergent
Brice Sheriff
Rase and Amy Sherwood
Joshua Shugart
Arlene Simms-Maheia
Sean Smith
David St. Clair
Tolley and Michelle Steckel
David Steward and Regina Kovach
Bill Stokes and Miriam Mavridis-Stokes
Stephen and Lisa Stone
Teri L. Taylor
John Thompson
Gregory R. Thornton
Richard and Angie Thuma
Brett and Joann Tiemann
Stephen D. Underwood
Jeffrey Dean Vance
Tena Vincent
Jennifer Vorreyer
Dick and Judy Wagner
Kip Walle
Robert and Jennifer Waller
Dr. Charlotte Warren
James Watson
Kristofer Weidenbenner
Cheryl Welge
Marcia J. Wherry
Tiffany Whitaker
David and Vanessa White
Daniel Wilcoxen
Terry Wilson
Brian C. Windisch
Matthew Zick

 

VISIONARY

Stephen Balogh
Gary and Cheryl Bushnell
Chuck and Mary Callahan
Ray and Anne Capestrain
Phil and Gail Capps
Sharon and Ed Curtis
Chris and Debbie Fiedler
David and Sue Griffen
Tom and Julie Krehbiel
Andy and Gina Lascody
Priscilla Reyhan
Alan and Marty Stutz
Douglas Sutton
Evelyn M. Brandt Thomas

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

Stephanie Churchill
Randy and Kathy Germeraad
Stefan and Natalia Kozak
Frank and Peggy Lynch
Michael and Marla Pick
J. Christopher and Debra Smith
Barbara and Warren Stiska
Don and Wanda Tracy
Justin and Kate Ward