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United Way Cole Society

The United Way Cole Society is a leadership giving society that recognizes donors who give $1,000-9,999 annually to United Way. More than 10,000 members strong, the Cole Society accounts for more than 18 percent of all United Way giving locally, leading the way in real, measurable impact on issues that matter most.

United Way Cole Society FAQ (pdf)
What your leadership dollars will do in our community (pdf)

Membership benefits

While giving can be its own reward and "benefits" may not be expected, a gift of $1,000 or more each year qualifies you for special opportunities


  • Matched gifts: Leverage your contribution with dollar-for-dollar matches from Stephanie and Arthur Blank. Additional matches are available from The Coca-Cola Foundation and AGL Resources for women and African American leadership donors.
    2007 matching gift chart

  • Members only events: Network and hear from noted speakers. Past Cole Society speakers have included Jimmy Carter, Bernie Marcus, Charlotte Beers, and Robert Sampson.

  • Special volunteer opportunities: Click here to learn more about how you may become more engaged with the work of United Way.

  • Cole Society affinity groups: United Way Cole Society brings community leaders together through giving and philanthropic opportunities. Cole Society members are also included in two of our affinity groups, Women's Legacy and the African American Partnership. Both groups support strategic initiatives and provide ongoing opportunities for members to engage in philanthropic activities.

  • Year-round communication: Our quarterly e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the impact of your contributions. Click here to see the latest issue.



    United Way Cole and Tocqueville Society Holiday Service Project

    United Way Cole and Tocqueville Society Holiday Service Project
    On Saturday, December 1, more than fifty volunteers, members and their families, from the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta Cole and Tocqueville Societies, celebrated the holidays with women and children at the Mary Hall Freedom House. View more pictures from this event here.

    Contact:
    Megan Mervar
    (mmervar@unitedwayatlanta.org) at 404.527.3584


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