Ways to Give
Invest in Your Community: Give to United Way/CHAD
Why Give to United Way?
Donating to United Way of San Diego County is an ideal way to improve the lives of your neighbors in need and invest in San Diego’s future. We’re funding proven programs that lead to lasting change in our community, with measurable results that we’ll report back to you as a donor.
Online Giving – Giving online is a simple, safe, powerful way to make a difference. You can designate your funds immediately – toward our three building block initiatives – or earmark them for one of the many agencies that partner with us under the United Way/CHAD (Combined Health Agencies) campaign. Click here to give now.
Workplace Giving – Nearly 600 area companies hold more than 1,000 workplace giving campaigns each year to raise money for the United Way/CHAD Campaign, allowing tens of thousands of San Diego County residents to donate millions of dollars to help improve lives. Contributing to United Way through your workplace campaign’s payroll deduction makes it easier for anyone to donate. Click here to learn how to start a Workplace Campaign.
Planned Giving – We have a growing number of contributors who have made planned gifts to support United Way – life income gifts, charitable gift annuities, bequests, and outright gifts. United Way of San Diego County’s Legacy Society acknowledges those who support the future of our communities by making a planned gift or an outright gift of $100,000 or more. To learn more about Planned Giving and building for the future, click here.
Tocqueville Society – The prestigious Tocqueville Society, whose members give at least $10,000 annually, is named after Alexis de Tocqueville, a French historian who traveled to America in the 1800s and observed a spirit of voluntary association and effort for the common good. The Society was designed to deepen the understanding, commitment, and support of individuals to philanthropic giving and recognize their outstanding dedication to community. To learn more about joining the Tocqueville Society, click here.
Leadership Society – The United Way of San Diego County Leadership Society has shown their commitment in a serious way. Beginning at the $1000 giving level, this group of generous donors includes high-ranking CEOs, top managers, respected leaders, and committed individuals who understand the impact of giving at this level. To read more about the Leadership Society, click here.
Tribute Gifts – Honor a loved one, friend or business associate.
Donor Information – Read about IRS rules for your charitable donations.
