Fiscal Sponsorship: Resource Index
How to Apply for a Grant Through a Fiscal Sponsor
How to Apply for a Grant Through a Fiscal SponsorFiscal Sponsors Help Open Doors To Nonprofit Grants Fiscal Sponsors Give You the Ability to Put Your Work Before More FundersOne of the many benefits of having fiscal sponsorship is the ability to apply for grants...
What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Definition of Fiscal Sponsorship in the Performing Arts Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship in which a nonprofit organization (the fiscal sponsor) agrees to accept and manage funds on behalf of another organization or individual project...
Determining the Right Fiscal Sponsor for You
Determining the Right Fiscal Sponsorship for YouTo get a fiscal sponsor, you will need to identify potential fiscal sponsors that align with your mission and work. Below are some things to consider. Research potential fiscal sponsorsLook for organizations with a...
When to Choose Fiscal Sponsorship Over 501(c)3 Incorporation
When to Choose Fiscal Sponsorship Over 501(c)3 IncorporationIf you have a short-term or one-time project, or are just starting out as a creator, incorporating as a 501(c)(3) is not the most practical or cost-effective way to incorporate. Instead, fiscal sponsorship...
History of Fiscal Sponsorship
History of Fiscal SponsorshipWhere does Fiscal Sponsorship in the United States Come From? Fiscal sponsorship, the practice of one nonprofit organization providing administrative and financial support to another organization or project that lacks 501(c)(3) status, has...
Running a Crowdfunding Campaign Through a Fiscal Sponsor
Running a Crowdfunding Campaign Through a Fiscal SponsorRunning a crowdfunding campaign through a fiscal sponsor can be a great way to raise funds for your project. Being able to provide tax deductibility to your campaign contributors can be the factor that pushes...
What Do I Need to Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship?
What Do I Need to Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship?The specific requirements for applying to different fiscal sponsorship programs will vary depending on the nonprofit that is offering fiscal sponsorship. There is no downside to contacting a prospective fiscal sponsor...
New York City Fiscal Sponsors
New York City Fiscal SponsorsList of Fiscal Sponsors in New York City Organizations that act as fiscal sponsors provide a vital service in the cultivation of new projects and entities. Learn more about what a fiscal sponsor does here. Below is a list of organizations...
5 Ways That You Can Benefit From Fiscal Sponsorship
5 Ways That You Can Benefit From Fiscal SponsorshipFiscal Sponsorship Has Both Financial and Administrative Benefits Fiscal Sponsorship has many financial and administrative benefits. Fiscal sponsorship refers to the practice of non-profit organizations...
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What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?
What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?Why is a Chart of Accounts (COA) important for your bookkeeping practices? A Chart of Accounts (COA) is a list of the accounts that an organization has identified for recording and allocating transactions in its general ledger. Within...
Financial Audit Vs. Financial Review
Key Differences Between a Financial Audit & Financial ReviewA financial audit and review are two different types of financial assessments conducted by professionals to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial statements. The main difference between an...
Cultivating Individual Donors in the Performing Arts
Cultivating Individual Donors in the Performing ArtsDevelopment & Fundraising through Individual Donations Everyone needs money, and if you are an artist, nonprofit, or dance organization, a good chunk of your income is probably raised through fundraising. In the...