Theory of Change

Through Research & Advocacy we shift the narrative of our sector and the field of fiscal sponsorship.

We aim to shift the mindset and paradigm of the nonprofit sector away from the assumption that stand-alone formation and operations are the only or more valorized approach to doing civil society work.

Fiscal sponsorship, in particular “Model A” comprehensive fiscal sponsorship, reimagined with commoning values as management commons, offers a model for sustained, shared nonprofit infrastructure. 

Through Tools & Services we build the capacity of the field of fiscal sponsorship and its partners in philanthropy.

We seek to build more and stronger fiscal sponsors guided by best practices and commoning principles so that our field can manage growing demand for resource sharing. Fiscal sponsors guided by commoning values offer powerful platforms for building resilient intentional communities and more equitable access to nonprofit resources.

Together, both of the above program streams support fiscal sponsors of all models and life stages, as well as philanthropies and philanthropy serving organizations with knowledge and insights into the field.