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title: "Monthly check-in 1: Introduction & onboarding"
slug: "monthly-check-in-1-onboarding"
updated: 2025-11-06T15:09:17Z
published: 2025-11-06T15:09:17Z
canonical: "resourceportal.antientropy.org/monthly-check-in-1-onboarding"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://resourceportal.antientropy.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Monthly check-in 1: Introduction & onboarding

### Who is this for?

          

This content is designed for participants in Anti Entropy's [SparkWell](https://www.antientropy.org/sparkwell) fiscal sponsorship program. While some context will be specific to SparkWell and may need more context, we've made these resources public because they may, nevertheless, be useful to others who may be founding or building an organization.

          All check-ins

          

1. **Introduction & onboarding (*current stage*)**
2. [Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-2-mission-theory-of-change-impact-evaluation)
3. [Fundraising strategy & donor management](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in)
4. [Financial management & budgeting](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-1)
5. [Legal compliance & risk management](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-5-legal-compliance-risk-management)
6. [Infosec & GDPR](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-6-infosec-gdpr)
7. [Brand development & marketing](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-7-brand-development-marketing)
8. ["Bus-proofing" & sustainability strategy](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-8-bus-proofing-sustainability-strategy)
9. [HR systems & hiring strategy](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-9-hr-systems-hiring-strategy)
10. [Board development & governance](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-10-board-development-governance)
11. [Revisited: Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-11-revisited-mission-theory-of-change-impact-evaluation)
12. [Graduation](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-12-graduation)

## Introduction & onboarding

Welcome to your first SparkWell check-in. This session introduces you to the fiscal sponsorship program and helps you understand what to expect over the coming months.

During this check-in, we'll cover the program structure, timeline, and resources available to support your organization's launch.

          

### Suggested reading

          

**Anti Entropy Staff Handbook:**

- [SparkWell Handbook Intro Page](/v1/docs/sparkwell-handbook)
- [Key Information for SparkWell Contractors](/v1/docs/key-information-for-sparkwell-contractors)
- [Company Info](/v1/docs/anti-entropy-company-information)
- [SparkWell Policies](/v1/docs/sparkwell-policies)

### Next up: Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation

When setting up a nonprofit, it’s crucial to clearly define your mission, theory of change, and impact evaluation because they provide direction, discipline, and accountability.

See the [Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation](/v1/docs/monthly-check-in-2-mission-theory-of-change-impact-evaluation) worksheet for more information.