The document outlines the accreditation process led by a team including Adriene Tynes, Tammy Root, and Eileen Foley, detailing the roles of various committees and volunteers. It describes the standard review cycle and key performance areas such as governance, strategic planning, and financial policies. Additionally, it provides a snapshot of accredited agencies and offers contact information for further inquiries.

1. ACCREDITATION
OVERVIEW

2. Staff and Volunteers
Adriene Tynes, Director of Accreditation
Tammy Root, Project Leader
Eileen Foley, Project Leader
 23 Executive Volunteer Corps Members
 3 Accreditation Review Council members
 8 Standards Committee members

3. Accreditation Cycle
Accreditation
Cycle
YEAR 1
Full
Review
YEAR 2
Desktop
Review
YEAR 3
Desktop
Review
YEAR 4
Desktop
Review

4. Standards at Excellence Level
 Governing Documents
 Board Governance
 Strategic Planning
 Risk Management
 Fundraising
 Human Resources
 Volunteer/Intern Management
 Contractors and Consultants
 Financial Policies and Procedures
 Credit/Debit Card Policies
 Fiscal Standing

5. Accreditation – Full Review Process
A
• Organization completes the online P2E (Pathways to Excellence)
Self-Assessment Toolkit
B
• Project Leader provides technical assistance and consultation to
help organization prepare for onsite review
C
• Executive Volunteer Corps members verify compliance at onsite
review
D
• Project Leader verifies compliance with any unmet standards
and upon completion, prepares final report
E
• Accreditation Review Council makes final determination

6. 2015 Accreditation
82 agencies engaged in the process
A current list of Accredited agencies can be found
on our website at
http://www.nonprofitsfirst.org/?page=AccreditedNonprofits

7. Out in the Community
Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc.
The Guatemalan Maya Center
American Association of Caregiving Youth
Families First of Palm Beach County Center for Child Counseling

8. For more information
Contact Adriene Tynes
atynes@nonprofitsfirst.org
561-214-7431
1818 S. Australian Avenue
Suite #450
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
www.nonprofitsfirst.org