Building a stronger Houston—one donation at a time.
Lead donors to the Rice United Way campaign invest in the improvement of our community with contributions of $1,000 or more (around $40 per paycheck when split over an entire fiscal year by signing up for automatic payroll deductions at io.rice.edu). This year, this elite group of Rice leaders contributed more than 65 percent of our campus campaign total, and helped Rice earn a spot as one of the 35 most generous institutional donors in all of Greater Houston.
Lead donors are eligible for membership in any of several United Way giving societies, each of which has its own specific member benefits (please see below).
Leadership Giving and Affinity Groups
Join fellow leaders who share a commitment to helping people move from surviving to thriving. As a Leadership Donor, you create opportunities for our neighbors and our community to prosper.
If you’re ready to join the organization transforming lives and changing community conditions, choose the giving group that’s right for you.
| Group | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Young Leaders | Donors 45 and under to contribute $1,000+ |
| Chairman's Club | Donors of $1,000 - $2,499 |
| Women's Initiative | For women who contribute $2,500+ |
| Impact Circle | Donations of $2,500 - $4,999 |
| Leadership Circle | Donations of $5,000 - $9,999 |
| Alexis de Tocqueville Society | For donors of $10,000 or more |