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
- Graduation (current stage)
Graduation
Congratulations on getting so close to launching your independent nonprofit organization. This final check-in focuses on ensuring everything is ready and in order for your transition out of fiscal sponsorship.
During this graduation session, we'll review all the systems, processes, and structures you've built at your time in the SparkWell program.
Suggested reading
Nonprofit Operations Playbook:
- Incorporate your organization
- Obtain your EIN
- Establish tax exemption
- Open a bank account
- Set up an accounting system
Other Related Readings
Milestones
Aim to complete these before your next monthly check-in:
✔️ Spin-out date confirmed
✔️ Articles of Incorporation confirmed
✔️ Bylaws confirmed
✔️ New entity incorporated
✔️ EIN (or equivalent) obtained
✔️ Tax exemption obtained e.g. Form 1023 approved
✔️ Bank account opened
✔️ Accounting system setup
✔️ Business insurance obtained
✔️ Registered agent chosen
✔️ Funds, assets, and data transferred