Fiscal sponsorship for artists

Fiscal sponsorship can be a viable option for artists. By partnering with fiscal sponsors, individual artists can save time and money.

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 […]

What are In-Kind Donations?

in-kind donations

In-kind donations are a unique form of donation that involves donating goods or services rather than traditional money.

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 […]

Fiscal Sponsorship Models: A Guide to Different Models of Fiscal Sponsorship

The beginning stages of any new nonprofit venture greet its founders with various choices for formalizing the project. Founders can decide whether to find an existing nonprofit to partner with or to go it alone and undertake the 501(c)(3) process themselves. The choice of fiscal sponsorship is also an established option that can bring your […]

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 […]

What is donor acquisition?

What is donor acquisition? Donor acquisition is the method, workflow, or process by which nonprofits bring in new or potential donors to their organization. It’s often a process that involves a dual partnership between marketing and networking. What’s included in this article Grassroots fundraising defined Why grassroots fundraising is important How to start a fundraiser  […]