Accountability
United Way takes our role as steward of donor money very seriously. We engage community volunteers to oversee every aspect of our management and financial systems to ensure that we are operating at the highest levels of professionalism and excellence.
85% of all dollars raised are invested in programs and services that benefit the people of Miami-Dade County. Our overhead costs are 14.6% when based on United Way Worldwide’s standards for reporting administrative and fundraising costs against the net revenue. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) wise Giving Alliance, a watchdog among charities, overhad costs less than 20% are considered “excellent,” less than 35% are “acceptable.” The average Florida nonprofit spends 25% on overhead.
United Way consistently receives high ratings from charity watchdog organizations for our efficient and effective operations.