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.

In today’s competitive market, hiring for nonprofits means more than filling roles—it’s about aligning people with purpose. This blog explores how smarter, faster, and more equitable hiring practices can transform your approach to recruitment through the lens of Nonprofit HR. Learn how Mission Edge helps nonprofits find and attract the talent they need to make a bigger impact.

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.

Discover how Qualcomm and the University of San Diego partnered with Mission Edge to turn major anniversaries into purpose-driven celebrations. Learn how strategic Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives like customized volunteer programs and community engagement can transform milestones into meaningful social impact.

Discover how fractional or outsourced nonprofit HR support can help your organization save costs, stay compliant, and focus on its mission. From scaling your team to navigating employment laws, flexible nonprofit HR services offer expert guidance that grows with your nonprofit and strengthens its impact. Learn the benefits from HR experts who serve nonprofits nationwide.

Avoiding common pitfalls in your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts is key to building trust and making real impact. From avoiding PR stunts to funding wisely and involving employees and nonprofits, this guide from our Corporate Social Responsibility team covers 5 mistakes to steer clear of when designing effective, authentic, and sustainable CSR programs that truly make a difference.

The world is changing fast and that includes the way nonprofits work. Our Nonprofit HR experts share insights to help nonprofit leaders with the key management skills necessary to effectively lead remote teams, while empowering them to maintain their nonprofit culture and impact. It’s more than workflows — it's about building trust, creating connection, and inspiring performance across distance.

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.

Each quarter, our Corporate Social Responsibility team here at Mission Edge convenes for a quarterly book club (we call it the Finer Things Club – like the characters from The Office).

One of our books this year was Say the Quiet Part Out Loud by Bina Patel, a local San Diego practitioner and author who does impactful work in the nonprofit sector across the nation.

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.