Who is this for?
This content is designed for participants in Anti Entropy's 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.
- Introduction & onboarding
- Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation
- Fundraising strategy & donor management
- Financial management & budgeting
- Legal compliance & risk management
- Infosec & GDPR
- Brand development & marketing
- "Bus-proofing" & sustainability strategy
- HR systems & hiring strategy
- Board development & governance
- Revisited: Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation (current stage)
- Graduation
Revisited: Mission, theory of change & impact evaluation
Why is this important?
Revisiting your mission, theory of change, and impact evaluation several months after starting is important to ensure they remain accurate, realistic, and aligned with on-the-ground experience. Early assumptions may shift as programs are implemented and new insights emerge about what works, what doesn’t, and what the community needs most. Regularly refining these elements helps sharpen your strategy, improve effectiveness, and ensure resources are being used to create meaningful, measurable impact.
Milestones
Aim to complete these before your next monthly check-in:
✔️ Pilot evaluated
✔️ Theory of change re-examined
(Optional) Further outcomes
Consider completing these throughout the program:
✔️ Impact measurement approaches re-examined
Next up: Graduation
See the Graduation worksheet for more information.