Many Perspectives. One Purpose.
The Multicultural Leadership Society brings together professionals and community leaders who believe that stronger communities are built through connection, understanding, and action.
Members unite around a shared commitment to improving lives across the St. Louis region while celebrating the cultures, experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community. Through philanthropy, volunteerism, and leadership development, MCLS members help create opportunities for children, families, and neighbors to thrive.
Leadership Giving Society Benefits
- Networking events with local leaders and like-minded philanthropists
- Personal/professional development programs
- Invitations to premier UWGSL donor events
- Exclusive, hands-on volunteer projects
- Educational workshops
- Access to the de Tocqueville Accelerator Program providing a path to de Tocqueville membership
Unite with us.
Pathways Program
Are you seeking to take the next step in your charitable giving journey? United Way offers two Pathway Programs intended to help you incrementally increase your giving level over a few years while immediately unlocking benefits to the Leadership Giving and the de Tocqueville Society.
- Regional Business Council (RBC) Pathway Program
A three-year program intended to help professionals move up to a Leadership Giving level.
- de Tocqueville Accelerator Program
Available to current and new donors interested in becoming de Tocqueville Society members.
Ready to get started? Reach out to our team at [email protected] or (314) 539-4224.
Your Dollars at Work
provides a month’s supply of diapers for 75 toddlers
provides a two-week hotel stay for a domestic violence victim needing immediate shelter
supplies five homebound seniors hot meals for six months
Dr. Gireesh Gupchup, Southern Illinois University
2023-2025: Dr. Gireesh Gupchup, Southern Illinois University
2022: Bhavani Amirthalingam, Santiago Beltran and SiSi Beltran
2021: Bhavani Amirthalingam
2019-2020: Karlos Ramírez and Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano
2016-2018: SiSi and Santiago Beltran
2013-2015: Ninoska and Patrick Clarkin
2012: Arindam and Shanna Kar
2010-2011: Arindam Kar
2009: Aida Fuentes