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

Vickie Anger

Stephan and Melissa Antonacci

Raed Armouti

Ryan Augustine

Roger and Stacey Austin

Deb Ayers

William Bailey

Nikki Baker

Jeffery Ball

Stephen Balogh

Joseph and Diana Bascio

Amy and Dave Beadle

Dale and Cathy Becker

Phil Beeler

Kim Beggs

Michael Bennett

Brandon Blackburn

Victor Blackwell

Robert and Carolyn Blackwell

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

Clifford Bumgarner and

Bob and Sarah Bunn

Adam Burns

Corey Burrows

Donald Joe Butcher

Brian and Amy Byers

Meredith Byers

Ben and Jennifer Call

Ray and Anne Capestrain

Marc and Lisa Carter

Chris and Rhonda Carter

Cass and Julie Casper

Greg Chance

Jeremy Chervinko

Duane and Carol Cisco

Josh and Lauren Clark

Gary and Gretchen Conway

Ed and Kelly Cramer

Christy Crites

Patti Crouch

Valeria Cueto

Justin Dace

Scott and Brandi Dahl

Richard Damron

Tod Davis

Nathan and Krista Davis

Evan L. Davis

John Davis

Heather Decker

Kala DeMuro

Jena Dold

Rebecca Douglas

Gene and Janette Drendel

Daniel Dungan

Anthony Kulavic and Kayla Edwards

Betsey Evans

Jeffrey Fickbohm

Eric Franklin

Janell Frontone

Greg Furkin

Brian Ganz

Gordon and Kristine Gates

Brenda Gauch

Tammy and Travis Gilchrese

Jennifer and Robin Gill

Sharon Gilmour

Bryan Gleckler

Janet Gooch

Donald and Patricia Graham

Ryan Greenier

Amit and Kanchan Gupta

Anthony Guzzardo

Kurt Gwillim

Jason and Angela Hall

Mike and Patricia Halsne

Lisa Hammons

Ruth Ellen Hanken

Eric and Celeste Hansen

Don Harrod

Shauna Hayes

Katrina Hays

Stephen and Alysse Hewell

John Heyen

Eric and Kristi Hillyer

Dane Holmes

Ian and Danielle Hunt

Henry Hurwitz

Cristi Ingram

Tami Ireland

Bethany Jaeger

Darin and Tammy Jenkins

Larry and Shannon Johnson

Marcus Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Shannon Jones

Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Katholi

Katie Keim and Aaron Williams

Dr. Karl P. Kerstein

Cindy Kesterson

Joe and Kirsten Kienzler

Thomas Kissel and Darla Strohl-Kissel

Warren and Deborah Knoles

Michael Kos

Joe and Maggie Kulek

Gwynn Lawson

Jeff and Angie Leach

Dr. Mary F. Loken

Timothy J. Londrigan

Jennifer Love

Chad and Rebecca Lucas

Joseph Ludtke

Brice Magowan

Patrick and Robin Mandeville

Jordan and Debra Mann

Rabbi Barry Marks and Nancy Sage

Susan Mason

Chad and Lisa Massner

Steve and Linda McAuliff

Bill and Penny McCarty

Larry McDevitt

H. Richard McLane

John and Kimberly Miller

Gary and Nancy Miller

Patricia Mix

Leon and Ellen Mizeur

Nikki and Joe Monari

Mike Murphy

Roy and Jackie Newman

Cap and Mary O'Keefe

Daniel Pape

Kimberly Paskiewicz

Sergio Pecori

Chris and Amy Perrin

Debra Perry

Mark and Suzanne Pettyjohn

Pat Phalen

Kevin Place

James R. and Mary Jo Potter

Jason Potter

Rebecca Preston

Jeff and Tara Raes

Dan and Julie Rayhill

Scott and Diane Reeser

Mr. Todd Reid

Christine Rettig

Randy Rieke

Bill and Carole Roberts

Stephen and Diane Rutledge

John Sainz

Ty Sander

Chris Scarbrough

Bernard and Kim Schoenburg

Michelle and Larry Sergent

Brice Sheriff

Rase and Amy Sherwood

Joshua Shugart

Lori Small

Sean Smith

Tolley and Michelle Steckel

Bill Stokes and Miriam Mavridis-Stokes

Stephen and Lisa Stone

Joshua and Christina Stuenkel

Teri L. Taylor

John Thompson

Gregory R. Thornton

Richard and Angie Thuma

Brett and Joann Tiemann

Jennifer Vorreyer

Keith Walle

Robert and Jennifer Waller

Dr. Charlotte Warren

Jay and Christina Wavering

Ryan and Amanda Wells

Marcia J. Wherry

Daniel Wilcoxen

Dennis Wilkinson

Lori Williams

Terry Wilson

Brian C. Windisch

Ryan and Kristen Wolfe

Matthew Zick

 

VISIONARY

Gary and Cheryl Bushnell

Phil and Gail Capps

Sharon and Ed Curtis

John P. and Lynn M. Eck, Jr.

David and Sue Griffen

Greg and Kari Lutchka

Priscilla Reyhan

Jay and Katy Roszhart

Alan and Marty Stutz

Evelyn M. Brandt Thomas

John Voss and Megan Meuser

Dick and Judy Wagner

Chad Withers

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

Stephanie Churchill

Randy and Kathy Germeraad

Stefan and Natalia Kozak

Andy and Gina Lascody

Frank and Peggy Lynch

Michael and Marla Pick

J. Christopher and Debra Smith

Don and Wanda Tracy

Justin and Kate Ward