What is United Ways overhead?
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville aggressively works to keep overhead costs at a minimum. In 2007, operational costs and administrative expenses reflected trends of the last decade, with costs holding steady at approximately 15% or less; the average over the last three years was 13.3%. Our overhead is well below the national average: The Better Business Bureau and National Charities Information Bureau guidelines suggest fundraising costs should not exceed 35% and total fundraising and administrative costs should not exceed 50% of total income. United Way is committed to keeping costs at a minimum so that your dollars can have the greatest impact in the community.
