Not sure if you need fiscal sponsorship Model A or Model C? This practical checklist helps emerging nonprofits, social enterprises, and charitable initiatives choose the fiscal sponsorship model that aligns best with their goals, capacity, and legal structure. Learn how Model A offers integrated support for early-stage projects, while Model C provides flexibility for more established teams.

Not sure which fiscal sponsorship model is right for your organization? This in-depth guide explains how fiscal sponsorship works and helps you compare the two most common models: Model A or Model C. We'll help you choose the path that aligns with your goals, capacity, and growth strategy. Mission Edge has supported many orgs through this decision and we’re here to help you make the right one.

Discover the key differences between for-profit and nonprofit accounting, such as how nonprofit accounting prioritizes transparency, fund accountability, and mission alignment—unlike for-profit models focused on profit and shareholder value. We break down the distinct financial statements, fund accounting practices, tax filings, and performance metrics unique to nonprofits.

Discover how fiscal sponsorship with Mission Edge helps new and grassroots nonprofits become grant-ready. Learn about what funders are looking for, how fiscal sponsorship bridges the gap, and how your organization can benefit from having administrative and compliance responsibilities covered.

If you’re launching a nonprofit or mission-driven project, choosing the right kind of support is an important early decision. Fiscal sponsorship and incubation are two common models, but they serve different purposes and over different levels of involvement. While incubation is typically a short-term phase of growth, fiscal sponsorship can serve as a long-term operational home.

Learn how Mission Edge’s Impact Lab program for small business owners helped entrepreneur Paola Castro set her app Todosx up fo success. We helped her refine her sales message, sales strategy and lead generation, financial planning and business model development, and optimized her client experience and operations. 

Learn how San Diego small business owner Maren Holfund, founder of Mandala Method Healing, overcame cash flow struggles and transformed her business with free financial coaching from Mission Edge. Discover how tailored financial strategies can help small businesses nationwide improve profitability, streamline pricing, and achieve long-term success.

Feeling burned out, small business owner Leslie Morand turned to the Impact Lab. With help from a financial expert, she developed a sustainable business strategy to scale her skincare product line and streamline operations. Through financial analysis, targeted sales tactics, and operational insights, Leslie gained confidence in her pricing, identified key cost savings, and set clear revenue goals.

Fiscal sponsorship goes beyond administrative support, helping nonprofits navigate advocacy and lobbying. Understanding the difference between them is key, as nonprofits must follow specific rules to protect their tax-exempt status. By partnering with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, your organization can focus on advancing its mission with a solid foundation for legal and financial compliance.

How our Impact Lab helped a dance studio entrepreneur see how achievable her dreams actually are, with just a little bit of planning. Sylvie's aspirations impressed us, because we knew they could be achieved with a little planning and support. Our finance expert was able to translate Sylvie’s big ideas into spreadsheets and coffee meetings and proposed plans.

PG Changemakers sought a fiscal sponsor who could take on administrative tasks, aligned with their values, and offer guidance. Here’s why we were the right choice for them. Learn more about how Mission Edge partners with changemakers to navigate the complexities of growth and impact. Together, we can turn visions of a more equitable world into reality.

When Lakeisha Falwell joined the Impact Lab, that’s exactly where she found herself. Owner of Next Level Nurse Consulting, a business that offers legal nurse consulting, she had a good start with a few recurring clients – but her revenue stream wasn’t as consistent as she’d like. Over the course of eight weeks Lakeisha was able to build a sales pipeline that started working right away.

In today’s corporate environment, businesses are becoming increasingly interested in finding new and creative ways to contribute positively to society – and we’re here for it. One strategy businesses can take to increase their impact through corporate social responsibility is to find a fiscal sponsor to operate their charitable project as if it were a nonprofit organization.

The founder of E&E Industries came to us with the goal of reaching $40 million in revenue over the next five years. Through Impact Lab, Fernando Harris was able to work with a CFO to set up strategic financial targets and actionable steps to position his company for sustainable growth.

When Taylor graduated from the Impact Lab, she walked away with a new system that positioned her business to scale. With her new-and-improved systems in place, she's is now able to: track her finances and invoices, gain increased interest from prospects, secure new clients, and complete a draft of a financial model and expand her revenue by planning to bring in additional coaches in the future.

Our fiscal sponsorship partnership is unlocking new potentials for Hustle 2.0, enabling access to critical programs for incarcerated individuals at no cost. Thanks to our partnership, they've been able to access over $300k in funding so they focus on their core mission without the added burden of nonprofit compliance. This has aided in 5,500 scholarships being distributed over 47 states.

Let’s queue you in on exactly what to expect in the coming weeks, here are some frequently asked questions about our Impact Lab Program — Mission Edge's free 10-week program for small business owners looking to grow their business and better navigate their finances. Learn about how you'll meet your CFO, what mastermind sessions look like, and other important information.

Learn how Mission Edge is helping Catalyst Kitchens achieve their charitable goals through fiscal sponsorship so that they can scale and eventually become an independently-run nonprofit. Our goal is to help organizations better serve their communities by taking on things like accounting, compliance management, and human resources.

Are you a San Diego business owner feeling skeptical about free programs that promise business growth? We teach small business owners how to understand objective financial data, including their costs, expenses, pricing structure, and profit margins. These are the eye-opening insights and tools that local small business owners need to stabilize and grow.

Entrepreneurship often attracts people who are used to doing everything on their own. If you find yourself struggling to ask for help, you’re not alone and that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. Our Impact Lab small business financial experts can help you optimize your financial operations, identify savings, improve cash flow management, and plan for sustainable growth.