United Way Announces Three Funding Opportunities for Non-Profits

It’s that time of year, when eligible non-profit organizations throughout the Keys can apply to get donor dollars for their agencies.
  
“It’s everyone’s responsibility to help make our community a better place, said Margie Smith, president of the United Way of the Florida Keys.  “Please encourage your friends at non-profits to see if they qualify to participate in the campaigns for state and federal employees, as well as local United Way funding. We are pleased to announce that the United Way plans to increase funding to agencies by 20% this year.”     

United Way of the Florida Keys 
Funding for 2013-14 is available for non-profit programs in Monroe County providing quality, nutritious food for the hungry, and/or focusing on making life better for children. The United Way board may also choose to allocate up to 10% of the total funding pool for emergency and disaster services (historically American Red Cross and Helpline 2-1-1).  

Click here for the application. 
Questions: United Way of the Florida Keys at 305-735-1929 
Due date: March 15, 2013   

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) 
Any qualifying local charity may apply to be among the 2013 giving choices available to all federal employees. Most gifts are made through payroll deduction. 
Click here for the application. 
Questions: United Way of the Florida Keys at 305-735-1929 
Due date: February 25, 2013   

Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (FSECC) 
Any qualifying local charity may apply to be among the 2013 giving choices available to all state employees. Most gifts are made through payroll deduction. 
Application available at: http://fsecc.com/apply-to-participate (important that you list United Way of the Florida Keys as your umbrella agency to appear in the Monroe County section of the giving opportunities brochure).
Questions: SOLIX at 816-347-9449 
Due date: March 1, 2013   

Each of the three applications can be filled out by a staff member, board member, volunteer, or even a paid grant writer.   “Our United Way application requests measurable goals for your program, and has a mandatory mid-year progress report due from funded agencies. We are now able to quantify the difference that we’re making in Monroe County,” Smith said. “Our donors want to know how their investment in United Way is changing lives.” 

Click here for a .pdf of this press release.