Network Exchange: Insights from the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors

In this episode, we’re speaking with Blair Franklin of Alight Alchemy. After getting their start working on a fiscally sponsored project — and experiencing a rocky relationship with said fiscal sponsor — they then shepherded that organization to 501c3 status. That experience inspired a lot of questions, including, “Is there a better way?” Now Franklin offers consulting services, helping clients think about risk, manage conflict, and think holistically about taking care of each other and their communities.

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. 

In this episode, host Lee Stabert speaks with Sabrina Romero of Global Impact. Her organization recently completed a survey of its fiscal sponsorship clients. Their takeaways from that survey will inform their work going forward, but maybe the act of asking the questions had its own impact.

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. 

In this spirited conversation, we're digging into a fascinating and inspiring sector of the fiscal sponsorship community: Model C. This form of fiscal sponsorship can be an incredible tool for artists, creatives and organizations — allowing them access to grants, professional development, and community.

The episode features Theresa Hubbard (Fractured Atlas), Shawn René Graham (The Field), John Bell (Springboard for the Arts), and Julia Barbosa Landois (Fresh Arts).

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. 

In this episode, host Lee Stabert chats with Louisa Mfum-Mensah and Thembi Maiden from  Urban Affairs Coalition about creating a healthy and authentic environment within an organization. A fiscal sponsor with 486 employees, UAC recently put a lot of effort into strengthening its workplace culture. After feeling the positive impact of these changes, the UAC team couldn’t keep it to themselves: They used the 2023 National Gathering in New Orleans as an occasion to share best practices and keep the learning process going.

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. 

Host Lee Stabert chats with Thaddeus Squire of Social Impact Commons, the country’s first incubator and shared resource provider supporting the fiscal sponsorship community.  In this wide-ranging conversation, they delve into why Squire believes that language is important, the power of collective management, and the field’s incredible potential for growth. 

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. 

In this lively conversation, host Lee Stabert speaks with Ruth Williams, president and CEO of Community Initiatives. She’s talking with us about what drew her to fiscal sponsorship, why the field continues to grow, and why collaboration is key to making these special relationships work. 

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. 

This podcast was originally published in December 2023.