Certified Partner Agencies

Certified Partner Agencies are non-funded agencies that are verified by the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties as being financially viable, operating under strong governance, and working to positively impact the Volusia-Flagler community.
The Certified Partner Agency program is intended to build the capacity of Volusia-Flagler nonprofit organizations by providing partners with capacity-building training at a discounted rate, volunteer support, and opportunities for marketing and collaboration.
For more information on the Certified Partner Agency, please see the followingProgram Summary.
Current Certified Partner Agencies
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Capacity-Building Workshops
All workshops will be hosted at the United Way office, and led by Rollins College professors. Certified Partner Agencies will be eligible for priority registration and a special discount for these capacity-building workshops.
How To Become A Certified Partner Agency
All 501(c)3 non-profit organizations serving Volusia and Flagler Counties that are not currently receiving United Way Community Impact funding are eligible to become Certified Partners of United Way.
Non-501(c)3 organizations that abide by the United Way mission and contribute to improving the Education, Financial Stability, and Health of the Volusia-Flalgler community are also eligible for the program.
To become a Certified Partner, agencies must submit an application at uwvfc.communityforce.com. Applicants must submit the following documentation:
- Proof of Nonprofit Status (or IRS determination letter)
- IRS Forms 990 and W-9
- Current Agency Budget
- Roster of Agency Board of Directors
- Appropriate Financial Documents
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Organizations with a prior year annual budget of $500,000 or greater must provide a prior year financial audit completed by an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
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Organizations with a prior year annual budget between $200,000 and $499,999 must provide a prior year financial review completed by an independent CPA.
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Organizations with a prior year annual budget of less than $200,000 must provide financial statements from the last two fiscal years and one of the following: A financial compilation completed by an independent CPA or a 990 (not a 990-EZ) completed by an independent CPA.
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Applications will be reviewed by United Way staff members and the volunteer Community Impact Cabinet. Acceptance as a Certified Partner Agency is based upon an agency’s finances, governance, commitment to the United Way mission, and sustainability.