Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) Participation

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) Participation Through United Way of Southwest Virginia

Non-profit organizations serving the Southwest Virginia region are invited to apply for participation in the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) through United Way of Southwest Virginia. This opportunity provides eligible organizations with increased visibility and potential donor support through the Commonwealth's statewide charitable giving platform.

Background: Established in 1997, the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) is the officially sanctioned, non-profit fundraising initiative for more than 120,000 Commonwealth employees, enabling them to securely and conveniently contribute to their favorite charitable organizations year-round.

Geographic Scope

Service Area: Southwest Virginia region including the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe; and the cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold current IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
• Provide services within the United Way of Southwest Virginia footprint
• Be in good financial standing
• Fully complete the application and submit all required documentation within the designated timeframe

Important Note

United Way of Southwest Virginia does not oversee or influence approval of participation or funding decisions made by the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) or its participants.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Leia King - Community Impact Manager
Address: PO Box 644, Abingdon, VA 24212

Additional Resources

CVC Information: https://cvc.virginia.gov

Application Process

1. Create an account and submit an application through United Way of Southwest Virginia at www.unitedwayswva.org/apply, or by selecting the CVC tab on www.unitedwayswva.org
2. Complete all fields in the application
3. Upload all required documents in the application, including:
   • A signed Counterterrorism Compliance Agreement (provided in the application)
   • Your most recent IRS Form 990 (official, signed copy from the last two years)
   • IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
   • A Governing Board Letter of Recommendation – with contact information of Board member writing letter included (template provided in the application)

Important Guidelines

• Incomplete applications or those missing required documentation will be disqualified
• Do not leave any blanks
• Click "SAVE DRAFT" frequently to save your progress
• Click "SUBMIT" when completed
• You will be sent a copy of your submission after submission
• Late submissions will not be accepted

Login Instructions

• New users: CREATE AN ACCOUNT (Recommend using your Agency Name as your User Name - watch for an email to set your password, please check your spam folder)
• Existing users: LOGIN HERE
• Password reset: RESET YOUR PASSWORD (if your email has been used previously)
• Be sure to log out once you have saved your draft or submitted your application