Fiscal Sponsorship
Propel Nonprofits is sunsetting the fiscal sponsorship program. The program will remain active through March 31, 2026, but will not accept any new applications or inquiries. Please read our announcement about these changes here.
Propel’s fiscal sponsorship program works with mission-driven organizations, projects, and collaborations that do not yet have their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and are looking to advance charitable causes and uplift their communities.
Our objective is to provide resources, consulting, technical assistance, and the ability to accept charitable contributions to emerging organizations within Propel’s fiscal sponsorship program.
The heart of our work is:
- Providing equitable access to resources, particularly for historically excluded groups and community leaders
- Empowering community leaders to determine their own needs and path forward
- Supporting emerging organizations to incubate and launch new ideas
- Building sustainable infrastructure needed to successfully launch a nonprofit
Our efforts help to launch confident and competent organizations that understand the nonprofit landscape and have viable plans to operate independently.
Program Update
April 2025
After 12 years, our fiscal sponsorship program is sunsetting. The program will run through March 31, 2026, but will not accept new applications.
Thank you to our many partners and supporters over the years. It has been an honor to work with you.
What is Fiscal Sponsorship
Fiscal sponsorship is a common means by which an organization can accept tax-deductible donations without having its own 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Propel is a “Model C” Fiscal sponsor – learn more about what that means.
Current Projects
Learn more about the emerging organizations and projects we work with through fiscal sponsorship.
Related Resources
Fiscal Sponsorship Primer Video
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Glossary of Financial Terms for Nonprofits
This glossary provides definitions of terminology commonly used in nonprofit finance.
A Board’s Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship
As fiscal sponsorship continues to become a more widely used tool for charitable impact, it is important that 501(c)(3) organizations…
Upcoming Trainings
Assessing the Financial Health of Your Nonprofit Organization
In a constantly shifting nonprofit landscape, financial stability is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Join Propel Nonprofits for a workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders assess their organization’s financial health.
This session will guide you through 10 key indicators of financial health, blending both financial metrics and leadership practices that contribute to long-term sustainability.
Calculating True Program Costs
This webinar provides an introduction to calculating program costs and an overview of tools to develop realistic budgets.
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance
While this training is open to all, it is designed for those new to serving on a board or those who are contemplating joining a board.