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Fiscal Sponsorship: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Under Scrutiny
July 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
As nonprofits and community-based organizations navigate a rapidly changing federal landscape, many are exploring new ways to sustain programs, protect community initiatives, and respond quickly to emerging needs. Fiscal sponsorship has become an increasingly important tool for advancing charitable work, incubating new projects, and supporting movements during times of uncertainty.
Join CalNonprofits, Community Partners, Movement Strategy Center, and Changeist for a practical discussion on how fiscal sponsorship works, when it makes sense, and how it can help organizations and community leaders respond to changing funding environments. Whether you’re considering launching a new initiative, supporting grassroots organizing efforts, or looking for alternatives to establishing a standalone nonprofit, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of fiscal sponsorship.
In this webinar, you will learn:
🔹 What fiscal sponsorship is and the different models commonly used
🔹 How fiscal sponsorship can help organizations respond to funding uncertainty and changing federal priorities
🔹 When fiscal sponsorship may be a better option than creating a new nonprofit
🔹 Legal, financial, and governance considerations for sponsors and sponsored projects
🔹 How fiscal sponsors support community-led initiatives, advocacy efforts, and movement-building work
🔹 Best practices for establishing successful sponsor-project relationships
🔹 Common pitfalls and misconceptions about fiscal sponsorship
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session with leaders who have extensive experience supporting fiscally sponsored projects and community-driven initiatives throughout California.
