What is fiscal sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship between an organization that has tax-exempt status (the fiscal sponsor) and one that does not (the sponsored project). One of the most common uses of fiscal sponsorship is to enable a project to apply for grants and solicit tax-deductible contributions through the fiscal sponsor. It saves money, conserves resources, reduces duplication of personnel and simplifies organizational needs.
This is a complex relationship and should not be taken lightly.
Fiscal sponsors are legally and financially responsible for any project that they sponsor. For that reason a fiscal sponsor often seeks to support groups or individuals engaged in activities that further its own charitable purpose. SFPT offers fiscal sponsorship to organizations that aim to expand, revitalize and promote a variety of healthy activities in San Francisco’s parks, recreation facilities and open spaces.
If you are seeking a fiscal sponsor the Foundation Center is a good place to begin your search.
Why partner with San Francisco Parks Trust?
SFPT is the premier support group for San Francisco parks, recreation centers and open spaces. Leverage our renown to garner more support for your project – beyond that, our rates are well below the market-rate.
We offer Park Partners the following support:
Administrative/Financial
Track revenue and expenses and provide financial statements
Deposit contributions and cut checks
Track contributions to the project and provide donor acknowledgment
Insurance
Strategic
Assist with developing strategic plans, budgets, and outcomes measures
Publicity
Assist with the creation of flyers, press releases, and other public relations materials
Post events in our monthly e-newsletter and quarterly print newsletter
Profile your project in our quarterly newsletter which reaches 6,500 park supporters
Provide a subdomain on sfpt.org
Fundraising
Recommend grant opportunities
Review and assist with grant proposals and fundraising letters
Assist with capital campaigns and review prospect list
Offer online donation capabilities
Offer use of SFPT’s raffle permit
For more information, contact us at partner@sfpt.org.
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship between an organization that has tax-exempt status (the fiscal sponsor) and one that does not (the sponsored project). One of the most common uses of fiscal sponsorship is to enable a project to apply for grants and solicit tax-deductible contributions through the fiscal sponsor. It saves money, conserves resources, reduces duplication of personnel and simplifies organizational needs.
This is a complex relationship and should not be taken lightly.
Fiscal sponsors are legally and financially responsible for any project that they sponsor. For that reason a fiscal sponsor often seeks to support groups or individuals engaged in activities that further its own charitable purpose. SFPT offers fiscal sponsorship to organizations that aim to expand, revitalize and promote a variety of healthy activities in San Francisco’s parks, recreation facilities and open spaces.
If you are seeking a fiscal sponsor the Foundation Center is a good place to begin your search.
Why partner with San Francisco Parks Trust?
SFPT is the premier support group for San Francisco parks, recreation centers and open spaces. Leverage our renown to garner more support for your project – beyond that, our rates are well below the market-rate.
We offer Park Partners the following support:
Administrative/Financial
Track revenue and expenses and provide financial statements
Deposit contributions and cut checks
Track contributions to the project and provide donor acknowledgment
Insurance
Strategic
Assist with developing strategic plans, budgets, and outcomes measures
Publicity
Assist with the creation of flyers, press releases, and other public relations materials
Post events in our monthly e-newsletter and quarterly print newsletter
Profile your project in our quarterly newsletter which reaches 6,500 park supporters
Provide a subdomain on sfpt.org
Fundraising
Recommend grant opportunities
Review and assist with grant proposals and fundraising letters
Assist with capital campaigns and review prospect list
Offer online donation capabilities
Offer use of SFPT’s raffle permit
For more information, contact us at partner@sfpt.org.