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 (current stage)
- 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
- 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:
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 worksheet for more information.