How to be a fiscal sponsor

Fiscal sponsorship has been a staple of the nonprofit world for decades. Many nonprofit organizations take advantage of fiscal sponsorship to support local groups, grow their network, or take on additional projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner.  Still, many nonprofits have never used fiscal sponsorship or don’t understand the process of fiscally sponsoring an […]

Fiscal agent vs fiscal sponsor: the key differences

Charitable ventures often partner with a fiscal sponsor or a fiscal agent to get their project off the ground and running. Some of the benefits of these types of partnerships are the administrative support, and time and money saved. If you’ve started researching these options you have likely seen that the term, fiscal sponsor and […]

What does a nonprofit board do? A guide to nonprofit boards.

Building a nonprofit board of directors is one responsibility that usually falls within the early stages of nonprofit formation. After finishing your competitive assessment and getting a good grasp of the surrounding nonprofit landscape, you’ll need to name your organization, and assemble your nonprofit board members. What’s included in this article What does a nonprofit […]

Nonprofit Collaboration: Partnerships vs Fiscal Sponsorship vs Programs vs Coalitions

Nonprofit collaboration helps the nonprofit sector thrive by pooling together resources and work to support a common goal. Some of the ways that nonprofits collaborate are through partnerships, coalitions, shared programs, and fiscal sponsorship. Let’s dive into these charitable ventures and explore how Ribbon can help each succeed. Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship is a financial […]