Theory of Change

Through our Research & Advocacy work we shift the narrative of our sector.

We aim to shift the mindset and paradigm of the nonprofit sector away from the assumption that stand-alone formation and operations are the only or more valorized approach to doing social sector work. Fiscal sponsorship, in particular “Model A” comprehensive fiscal sponsorship, reimagined through commoning values, or management commons, offers a model for sustained, shared nonprofit infrastructure. 

Through our Tools & Services we build the capacity of the field.

We seek to build more and stronger fiscal sponsors guided by best practices and commoning principles so that our field can manage growing demand for resource sharing. Fiscal sponsors guided by management commons ideas offer powerful platforms for building the solidarity economy, intentional community, and more equitable access to nonprofit resources.

Together, both of the above program streams support fiscal sponsors of all models and life stages, as well as philanthropies and philanthropy serving organizations with knowledge and insights into the field and individualized capacity building services.