Springboard Fiscal Sponsorees must be organized as an entity (nonprofit, association or collective) and not an individual artist. Sponsorees may not be for-profit organizations. Organizations must be arts-related and fit with the mission of Springboard for the Arts. Applications are approved on an ongoing basis by the Executive Director and ratified monthly by our Board of Directors.

Benefits

• One free organizational consultation on non-profit start up, fundraising, or board development
• Access to pro bono bylaw and articles of incorporation review from Fredrikson and Byron law firm; other pro bono/low cost legal services also available
• Free grant proposal review
• Your organization's money held in a separate account and available to you as needed (must have at least 24 hours notice)
• Letters of agreement for grant applications available as needed (must have at least 24 hours notice)
• All donors to your organization (individual and corporation/foundation) are issued gift acknowledgements from Springboard containing tax-deductibility information
• Listing and link on Springboard's website (over 80,000 visits per month)
• Annual Fiscal Sponsoree meeting to meet and learn from other emerging organizations
• Access to other low-cost Springboard services, including workshops, consultations, strategic planning and meeting room rental


Cost


$40 one-time application fee
7% administration fee on all donations and grants

Click Here for the Fiscal Sponsorship FAQ
Click Here for an application form

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