Heart Club

Sioux Empire United Way's Heart Club was founded in 1984 by Herb Bowden with 124 members who raised a total of $76,900.  That first year Heart Club pledges represented just over 4% of the campaign total.

This past year, 6,039 individuals invested with their hearts contributing through Heart Club $4,155,618 towards the 2009 Campaign.

Your gift at a leadership level demonstrates your desire to participate personally in achieving strong, positive, and lasting results in our community. Sioux Empire United Way and our partner agencies wish to express gratitude to those individuals who have chosen to better the lives of others through participation in the Heart Club.

Heart Club Levels
Individuals who contribute to Sioux Empire United Way at a level of $500 or more annually are recognized as a Heart Club member.

Heart Club Giving Levels

• Golden Heart ($500 - $749)
• Golden Heart Plus ($750 - $999)
• Grand Heart ($1,000 - $1,499)
• Grand Heart Plus ($1,500 - $1,999)
• Heart of a Leader
  • Bronze ($2,000 - $3,499)
  • Silver ($3,500 - $4,999)
  • Gold ($5,000 - $9,999)
• Alexis de Tocqueville Society ($10,000 or more)

Heart Club Recognition
Any individual or couple who gives a leadership gift of $500 or more will receive a wooden plaque as a thank you. They will also receive a Heart Club booklet with their name listed.

Gifts from Both Spouses
Couples may combine their gifts to reach a higher level in the Heart Club. One plaque is given per $500 gift. (If a couple’s combined gift is $500, they may receive one plaque together. If a couple’s combined gift is $1,000 or more, they may each receive a plaque.) Couples are listed under their employers in the Heart Club booklet.  Example:

Sioux Empire United Way:
Jay & Michelle Powell

Sioux Falls School District:
Michelle & Jay Powell

Couples must contact United Way's office if they wish to combine their gift. Please call 336-2095 for more information.

Legacy Heart Club
Sioux Empire United Way has been supporting our community since 1929.  Our position as a community solutions provider ensures an important community role far into the future.  Please consider "endowing" your Heart Club gift and becoming a Legacy Heart Club member.

Heart Club Corner
If you would like to increase visiblity and recognition of Heart Club within your company, please click here for resources available to you or call Cindy at 336-2095.