Date of Publication: 02/01/2021
Last Reviewed by MLTC: 11/11/2025
Summary:
Resources offer land trusts and nonprofits both a high-level overview of fiscal sponsorship models and a focused examination of how sponsorship can advance equity. They outline structures, legal considerations, and strategies for equitable, effective partnerships.
Documents:
- A White Paper on Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship (Third Sector New England (MissionWorks); 04/03/2011)
Explores comprehensive fiscal sponsorship models, associated legal obligations, and administrative frameworks for organizations serving as fiscal sponsors.
Document: White-Paper-Fiscal-Sponsorship.pdf
2. Reimagining Fiscal Sponsorship in Service of Equity (Third Sector New England (MissionWorks); 02/01/2021)
Examines fiscal sponsorship through an equity lens, highlighting practices and policies that create more inclusive and community-responsive sponsorship structures.
Document: tsne-reimagine-infographic-final