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
Elizabeth Ahmed
Mike and Jill Aiello
Dr. Thomas Ala
Paul and Melissa Antonacci
Raed Armouti
Ryan Augustine
Roger and Stacey Austin
Deb Ayers
William Bailey
Jeffery Ball
Stephen Balogh
Mike and Sandy Barker
Jerald and Lynne Barkmeier
Joseph and Diana Bascio
Amy and Dave Beadle
Dale and Cathy Becker
Phil & Mindy Beeler
Kim Beggs
Greg and Karen Birky
Robert and Carolyn Blackwell
Victor Blackwell
Charlotte Blumle
Ann Bowling
Brian and Kellie Brewer
Michael Brewer and Sandra Hudgins Brewer
J.T. and Amy Britton
Zach and Erin Bromley
Randy Bryant
Clifford Bumgarner and
Bob and Sarah Bunn
Keith and Patricia Burg
Adam Burns
Misty Buscher
Kathy Butcher
Donald Joe Butcher
Chris and Val Butler
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 & Laura Chance
Robert Chantome
Jeremy Chervinko
Duane and Carol Cisco
Adam and Pamela Clapp
Josh and Lauren Clark
Jay and Leeann Cook
Ed and Kelly Cramer
Christy Crites
Kimberly and Michael Cummins
Richard Damron
Travis and Laura Davis
Nathan and Krista Davis
Tod and Holly Davis
Evan L. Davis
John Davis
Theresa De Carli
Rebecca Douglas
Gene and Janette Drendel
Brad and Kate Dyer
Anthony Kulavic and Kayla Edwards
Jon and Amy Erickson
David Farrell
Joseph Felchner
Jeffrey Fickbohm
Jane Ford
Eric Franklin
Greg Furkin
Gordon and Kristine Gates
Brenda Gauch
Tammy and Travis Gilchrese
Jennifer and Robin Gill
Janet Gooch
Donald and Patricia Graham
Ryan Greenier
Amit and Kanchan Gupta
Anthony Guzzardo
Kurt Gwillim
Saramanda Hall
Mike and Patricia Halsne
Lisa Hammons
Eric and Celeste Hansen
Darryl and Angela Harris
Don Harrod
Shauna Hayes
Stephen and Alysse Hewell
John Heyen
Dane Holmes
Ronald Homann
Tami Ireland
Bethany Jaeger
Darin and Tammy Jenkins
Stanley Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Stan Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Aaron and Christina Johnston
Kalee Johnstone
Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Katholi
Katie Keim and Aaron Williams
Miranda Kelly
Joe and Kirsten Kienzler
Charles Kirk
Alisha Kirkpatrick Howerton
Warren and Deborah Knoles
Abigail Knox
Michael Kos
Joe and Maggie Kulek
James and Stacey Larson
Kevin Lawlis
Gwynn Lawson
Jeff and Angie Leach
Alicia Lehman
Dr. Mary F. Loken
Timothy J. Londrigan
Jennifer Love
Chad and Rebecca Lucas
Joseph Ludtke
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
Erica Michael
John and Kimberly Miller
Gary and Nancy Miller
Stephen Minch
Patricia Mix
Leon and Ellen Mizeur
Nikki and Joe Monari
Mike and Cindy Murphy
Cap and Mary O'Keefe
Ms. Susan McCord O'Malley
Courtney Ostrowski
Daniel Pape
Sergio Pecori
Chris and Amy Perrin
Douglas Peters
Mark and Suzanne Pettyjohn
Pat Phalen
James R. and Mary Jo Potter
Rebecca Preston
Jeff and Tara Raes
Steven and Jennifer Rahn
Christine Rettig
Megan Reynolds
Randy Rieke
Bill and Carole Roberts
Stephen and Diane Rutledge
John Sainz
Ty Sander
Chris Scarbrough
Kathleen Schneider
Bernard and Kim Schoenburg
Michelle and Larry Sergent
Rase and Amy Sherwood
Joshua Shugart
Zachary Slechta
Sean Smith
Todd and Beth Smith
Tolley and Michelle Steckel
David Steward and Regina Kovach
Stacey Stidham
Bill Stokes and Miriam Mavridis-Stokes
Stephen and Lisa Stone
Joshua and Christina Stuenkel
Heather Tatum
Andrew Thomason
John Thompson
Gregory R. Thornton
Brett and Joann Tiemann
Mary Vogler
Jennifer Vorreyer
Keith Walle
Robert and Jennifer Waller
Kristofer Weidenbenner
Nick Wellman
Ryan and Amanda Wells
Marcia J. Wherry
Daniel Wilcoxen
Dennis Wilkinson
Lori Williams
Brian C. Windisch
Ryan and Kristen Wolfe
Matthew Zick
VISIONARY
Gary and Cheryl Bushnell
Phil and Gail Capps
John P. and Lynn M. Eck, Jr.
Chris and Debbie Fiedler
David and Sue Griffen
Scott and Diane Reeser
Alan and Marty Stutz
Evelyn M. Brandt Thomas
John Voss and Megan Meuser
Dick and Judy Wagner
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Stephanie Churchill
Mandy Eaton
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
Warren and the late Barbara Stiska
Don and Wanda Tracy
Justin and Kate Ward