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.

Join us in welcoming Anastasiia Timon and Tom Barnhill to our team of finance coaches here at the Impact Lab! If you work with Anastasiia or Tom, you can expect comprehensive insights into streamlining your business's financial processes. Their expertise in finance, from reporting to strategic investment, is geared towards empowering your small business for sustainable success.

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.

Think back to the day you decided, finally, to turn your “idea” into a small business. There are many steps that go into taking that step and most notably, perhaps, were the mental obstacles you had to overcome. Here at the Impact Lab, our experts can help you address those fears, give you a tailored plan, and equip you with tangible and intangible tools to move from “cautious” to “empowered.”

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.

Dr. Darcy White is passionate about cultivating a community of compassionate, empowered individuals who want to improve the quality of their lives, heal, and create a brighter future. When working with her Impact Lab finance expert, she wanted to have a better understanding of her business and establish goals. She walked away with a completely transformed vision and strategy for her business.

Natasha is the owner of Tabby Manor – a cat sitting business that offers in-home care and basic grooming services for feline family members. When she approached us, she knew she needed to press “paws” on her business to do some much-needed strategic work and assess its financial health. She walked away from The Impact Lab with an actionable plan to alleviate stress and avoid overwhelm.

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.