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After a project is done with its 'Model A' fiscal sponsorship relationship, they need to become self-sufficient in managing their nonprofit program and resources. To help with this, Social Impact Commons has provided a basic checklist that outlines the steps necessary to launch the project as an independent organization.
In the realm of fiscal sponsorship within the nonprofit sector, language matters. Fiscal sponsors are urged to adopt a more accurate and values-aligned vocabulary, shifting from "fees" to "cost-sharing" better to reflect the true nature of these important relationships.
The spend management solution that gives you the credit you need and the software to manage it. With Bill.com (formerly Divvy), you’ll never go over budget again.
Beginning October 31, 2023, Meta is partnering with PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF) to support donations benefiting nonprofits in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Facebook also no longer covers processing fees but allows donors to cover the cost.
If you're a nonprofit organization seeking tax-exempt status, it's essential to understand the process and the timeline involved. To help you navigate this journey, we've outlined the steps and provided insights into the wait times you can anticipate.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom's popularity soared, becoming an integral part of our daily lives. But, in this article, we'll focus on a simple yet transformative action - turning off your camera - and how it can positively impact your mental health.
The PayPal Giving Fund helps people support their favorite charities online and raises funds to benefit charities through PayPal and other technology platforms.
Legal issues can have a significant impact on the success of a nonprofit. That's where pro bono legal resources come in. These resources offer legal assistance to nonprofits for free or at a reduced cost, allowing them to focus on their mission and operate with peace of mind.
Nonprofit organizations often sell merchandise like t-shirts and hats to generate funds for their programs and services. The requirement for collecting and remitting sales tax on these sales varies depending on the state where the organization is based.
Effective advocacy work requires a thorough understanding of the guidelines around lobbying, especially for fiscally sponsored organizations.
Effective advocacy work requires a thorough understanding of the guidelines around lobbying, especially for fiscally sponsored organizations.
Grantwriting can be daunting, but with the help of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) aims to make the process as easy and straightforward as possible. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use ChatGPT for grantwriting.
Review state and federal requirements before deciding if fiscal sponsorship is better for your organization or moving from fiscal sponsorship to a standalone 501(c)3.
Intuit's popular QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online accounting software and services help you manage your nonprofit finances, file form 990, and file taxes.
Here is a network of business and transactional legal services providers for nonprofit organizations around the country.
A brief history of fiscal sponsorship from Social Impact Commons.
A sample conflict of interest policy for board members, committee members, or directors.
Everyone and every nonprofit needs a little help sometimes. Technical assistance (TA) is helping with any specialized service or skill that a nonprofit does not possess within the organization.
If you're a nonprofit organization, it's crucial to classify your paid workers correctly. You might call them employees or independent contractors, but the difference is significant.
Important questions to ask when interviewing potential fiscal sponsors from the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors.
An inventory tool and gap analysis worksheet to illustrate the composition of the board of directors.
Easy to follow steps on creating a master template in Google Slides for your nonprofit organization.
When supporters shop at smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of their choice.
Squarespace is our preferred website platform and used most often by our nonprofit clients.
Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. Guidestar has compiled a helpful FAQ for nonprofits concerned with filing this annual return.
Nonprofit Ready supports nonprofit professionals and organizations by providing access to free online courses including nonprofit basics, grant writing, fundraising, starting a nonprofit, board governance, and more.
Discounted technology and IT for every nonprofit.
In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, fiscal sponsorship has emerged as a powerful tool for budding initiatives and grassroots movements. This arrangement allows new projects to hit the ground running, leveraging the established infrastructure of an existing nonprofit. But what exactly makes fiscal sponsorship so appealing?