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More Than Just Admin Support for This Social Justice Organization

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.

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How To Use Fiscal Sponsorship To Expand Your CSR Initiatives

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.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Book Review: Say the Quiet Part Out Loud

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.

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How Our Fiscal Sponsorship Unlocked Access to $300K in Grant Funding for This Charitable Mission

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.

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Client Profile: Using Interns To Improve This Nonprofit’s Operations

What do you think about when you picture a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative? For most, it’s volunteering at a local food bank or engaging employees in a donation drive. But some of our favorite CSR initiatives we’ve facilitated have been far more behind the scenes. One of our recent CSR projects involved helping San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) partner with a local San Diego nonprofit.

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How We’re Helping This Charitable Mission Prepare for 501(c)(3) Independence

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.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Accounting

A deep dive into how nonprofits can better manage their money, from net assets to functional expenses, nonprofit budget management to navigating IRS Form 990. Learn how Mission Edge supports its nonprofit clients through fiscal sponsorship and accounting services to stay organized, compliant, and confident.

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The Season of Giving Is Over, but Should It Really Be?

From Giving Tuesday to Thanksgiving, there is a feeling around us to give back to our loved ones and community. Not only that – many companies' budgets are closing out at the end of the year and, they’re given the freedom to donate additional unused funds. While pairing a donation with the holiday season may be a logical action, it may not be the best practice to continue year after year.

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How Mission Edge Helped This Veteran Turn His Passion Project Into a Donor-Funded Museum

The Nautical History Gallery Museum offers an up-close journey through the evolution of naval ships. However, they lacked a nonprofit status and infrastructure to accept donations. That’s where Mission Edge’s Fiscal Sponsorship came in. We decided to take on NHGM as a fiscally sponsored project under our own Community Give Back program because their cause aligns with the heart of our mission.

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Restructuring Your Nonprofit

Fiscal sponsorship may be a powerful transition for your organization. While it represents an additional expense, the benefits — such as access to the sponsor's tax-exempt status, administrative support (a fully staffed accounting, HR, and operations department), and potential for increased funding — can outweigh these costs for nonprofits interested in restructuring.

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Employee Volunteering Initiatives: What to Consider

With corporate volunteering increasing since 2020, companies understand the positive correlation between employee volunteerism and employee engagement and wellbeing. We’ll discuss the benefits of consistent volunteer engagements for companies, and offer ideas for how your company can provide a more sustained impact through employee volunteering.

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From a Small Social Justice Initiative to Coordinating More Than 40,000 Volunteers

Hands On San Diego’s mission to strengthen communities through volunteer action has created ripples of change in our city. Over the past decade, Mission Edge has been a constant for HOSD, providing the structure, support, and services they’ve needed to succeed. Most importantly, HOSD has expanded its ability to make an impact over the past 10 years, including helping 22 organizations.

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The Long-Term Impact of Fiscal Sponsorship

If you're juggling this decision, you may be wondering which decision will be best for your long-term goals. In this article, we’ll unravel the long-term impact of fiscal sponsorship, discuss some pros and cons of fiscal sponsorship, and help you understand what you might be getting yourself into if you choose this route for your charitable mission.

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How Your Company Can Prepare for a Volunteering Event

At Mission Edge, our expertise in Community Engagement programming places us at the forefront of understanding the intricacies of volunteering. We've compiled a series of practical tips designed to ensure your employees are well-equipped during your CSR volunteer event and that they feel wholly supported as you send them off into the world to lend a hand.

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Mission Edge Celebrates the Majdal Center’s Impressive YOY Growth

Our fiscal sponsorship program has allowed the Majdal Center to focus on what it's best at: interacting with and impacting our local San Diego community. Our collaboration with Majdal Center led to significant growth, including the center’s budget has increased nearly 25% year over year since joining! Learn how Fiscal Sponsorship helped them continue to empower the Arab community in San Diego.

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Fiscal Sponsorship vs. Nonprofit Formation: A Comprehensive Guide

Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit sponsor invites a charitable project to operate under its tax-exempt status. This arrangement allows the charitable mission to focus on fundraising and impact, while the sponsor handles administrative responsibilities, from finances to HR. Fiscal Sponsorship can be a helpful tool because it offers a streamlined way to access funds and operate efficiently.

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Achieving Audit Readiness for Nonprofits

Few things are as crucial as being audit ready. For organizations, audits can be stressful and time-consuming, but with the right preparation, it can be a smooth and headache-free process. At Mission Edge, our dedicated managed services accounting team understands the importance of audit readiness, and we ensure our clients are well-prepared to face any audit with confidence.

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Fueling the Future: Indigenized Energy and Mission Edge

The best part about our jobs here at Mission Edge is helping our community's heroes go further, faster. Our collaboration with Indigenized Energy is one of our favorite stories to tell because the organization is creating waves of change for Native tribes across the country. Through fiscal sponsorship, we came alongside them to help them develop new practices and policies.

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