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NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS

At United Way Suncoast, we believe in the power of partnership to drive lasting change. We work hand-in-hand with local nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and community groups to create meaningful impact through volunteerism and service.

As a partner, you’ll gain access to:

Volunteer Referrals

VOLUNTEER REFERRALS

By listing your opportunities on the United Way Suncoast platform, you can reach a wide network of volunteers who can sign up or contact you directly to get involved. You manage the project—we help amplify your reach.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

As a United Way Suncoast partner, you don’t have to manage your volunteer opportunities alone. Whether you prefer to post them yourself or need a hand, our team is here to support you every step of the way

Volunteer Referrals
Volunteer Referrals

WEEKS OF SERVICE

Partner with United Way Suncoast during our annual Weeks of Service where you have the opportunity to spotlight your mission, engage new volunteers, and make a collective impact.

CORPORATE PROJECTS

We work with corporate and civic partners to develop customized, one-time volunteer projects that align with your organization's current needs.

Corporate Projects

HOW TO BECOME A PARTNER

Ready to connect with volunteers and amplify your impact? Follow these simple steps to become a United Way Suncoast partner and start posting opportunities on our platform.

Step 1: Check if You’re Already Registered

Not sure if your organization is already in our system? Search for your organization HERE. If your organization appears but you don’t have access, please reach out to our team at projects@uwsuncoast.org for assistance.

Step 2: Review Eligibility Requirements

To become a partner, your organization must meet the following criteria:

  • Designated by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) organization, school, government agency, or faith-based organization; is a school, government agency, hospital, hospice, nursing home, or community organization.
  • Is not a partisan political organization or labor union.
  • Does not withhold services based on membership, religious affiliation/participation, sexual orientation, race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Please note: United Way Suncoast does not recruit or refer volunteers to:

  • Direct raising of funds or participating in fundraising efforts for an external nonprofit.
  • Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, strikes; or assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing.
  • Engaging in partisan political activities, or other activities designed to influence the outcome of an election to any public office; or participating in or endorsing events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, political platforms, political candidates, or elected officials.
  • Engaging in religious activities such as: conducting worship services; volunteering for part of a program that includes religious instruction or worship; constructing, operating, or maintaining facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship; or engaging in any form of religious proselytization.
  • Dangerous, highly skilled, or extensive manual labor activities that pose a reasonable physical risk to untrained individuals. (I.e. tasks include but are not limited to: operating equipment, machinery, or tools that typically require training; construction tasks like laying bricks, concrete, or carpentry; professional-quality painting; physically demanding tasks like lifting, pushing or pulling 40 pounds repeatedly; arduous landscaping, climbing ladders, extended exposure to extreme outdoor elements).

Step 3: Sign Up to Become a Partner

If you meet the requirements and your organization does not appear on the link in Step 1, you’re ready to join! Click here to register your organization.

Step 4: What Happens Next?

Once you submit your registration:

  • Your organization will be reviewed within 2 business days
  • After approval, you will be notified and receive access to our partner portal 
  • Start posting volunteer opportunities and engaging with our community!

 

ACTIVE PARTNERS

United for the Holidays: Project Recruitment

We are actively recruiting projects MLK Jr. Week of Service in January. If your organization has a volunteer project, contact projects@uwsuncoast.org with any questions or to share your volunteer needs.

Support

If you have questions about your partner account, need to update your organizations information, request access for a staff member, or any other questions, contact our team at projects@uwsuncoast.org.

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