The questions of why and when a Model A project should leave a fiscal sponsorship relationship are complex. While financial factors are often assumed to lead the way, we find there other dynamics that both contribute to and often cloud this critical decision making process. We also observe important questions that should be factored into this decision but aren’t. Drawing on data from the 2023 Fiscal Sponsorship Field Scan, we will propose and discuss a framework for mutual analysis and decision making with projects concerning the question of spin out.

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