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.
What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Agreements, Benefits, and Costs
Fiscal sponsorship allows organizations to operate under the umbrella of an established nonprofit, giving them access to charitable funds without the hassle of setting up their nonprofit entity so they can focus on what they do best: bringing their social change projects to life. With Mission Edge, we handle the administrative workload and provide strategic support to help you scale and grow.
Fiscal Sponsorship – Which Model Is Right for You?
When considering Fiscal Sponsorship, both Model A and Model C have a range of benefits that vary depending on your specific situation. There are financial, administrative and cultural advantages to both options. Understanding the diverse ways fiscal sponsorships can affect your organization can help make your decision easier.
Fiscal Sponsorship: Model A vs. Model C
There are two main types of fiscal sponsorship: Model A and Model C. Also known as "direct" or "comprehensive" fiscal sponsorship, Model A is an all-in-one solution; this is a nonprofit in a box. Model C is sometimes called "indirect" fiscal sponsorship or a "pre-approved grant relationship."
How This San Diego Solopreneur Went from “Side Hustler” to CEO
Rolando Berring is an Impact Lab entrepreneur whose designs — and passion— make him stand out from the crowd.
He’s the owner and designer behind Berrprintz, a custom Etsy shop that offers printed t-shirts, hoodies, backpacks, hats and more.
Go About Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsibly
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a growing trend in the business world, and for good reason — consumers want to know that the businesses they contribute their hard-earned money to are doing some good in the world.
How Taking a Step Back Was a Huge Step Forward for This San Diego Small Business Owner
For Chris Brown, gaining financial clarity in the Impact Lab created room for growth. Chris found himself getting bogged down in the logistics of running a small business. When he joined us in the Impact Lab, our goal was to address some of his current challenges while freeing Chris up to work “on” his business rather than “in” it.
How Nonprofits Can Navigate Communicating a Hybrid or Remote Work Policy
Work policies set clear expectations and help to define work culture — yet with all the unexpected fluctuations caused by the pandemic, it can be difficult to know what works best for you long term. Here are 3 tips from our nonprofit HR team to help you communicate your updated work policy — whether it’s in-person, remote, or hybrid.
What is “quiet quitting?” The wake-up call employers didn’t know they needed in 2023
How to create a workplace culture that makes your employees actually want to stay.
Mission Edge celebrates this solopreneur as her business takes off
How Mission Edge partnered with Ruth Young in the Impact Lab to set her business up for growth in 2023.
Impact Lab entrepreneur takes an intentional approach to fitness and finance
How Impact Lab entrepreneur Stephanie Butterfield, of Activate House, tweaked her business’ finances in pursuit of a refined vision.
After 3 big Impact Lab experiments in 2022, here’s what we’ve learned and what we’re changing in 2023
Impact Lab Director Kacie Brennell discusses what the organization learned in 2022, and changes they’ve made to the program based on those lessons.
This San Diego Baker Is Embracing Tradition As She Invests in the Future
How Mya’s Catering Company gained financial clarity and planned for future success.
Gift Ideas From San Diego Small Businesses
One of the best ways we can support small businesses is by shopping locally. So we’ve compiled a list of 15 gift ideas so you can provide something for everyone on your list!
Helping Foster Impactful Leaders through the Impact Lab
Elisa Summiel, owner of Illustrated Melanin, was able to tap into her unique skill set and grow her business after working with The Impact Lab.
From Overwhelmed to Equipped
How Jason and Poppy Wurz, the couple behind creative marketing agency LIVID, worked with experts from the Impact Lab to lay a strong foundation for their growing business.
When We Know Better, We Do Better
Our Impact Lab is now able to quantify the change we wish to create, using data to ensure we’re taking good care of our small business community.
How This Small Business Doubled Its Revenue with Help from Our Experts
The Impact Lab helped small business owner Jeffrey Fox get his finances out of the red and in a position to grow.
How This Nightclub-Inspired Dance Studio Is Scaling to Success
When one small-business owner’s passion meets Mission Edge’s resources, growth becomes a possibility.
Brief Introduction Leads to Successful Business Partnership
The SAIL program made a strategic introduction that led to the successful launch of CareVirtue, an app that allows family members to share important caretaking information from one account.