In this episode, host Lee Stabert speaks with Carla Dartis of Movement Strategy Center in Oakland, California. In this discussion, they touch on community building, resistance, and keeping the work itself at the center of the organization’s mission.

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. 

And if you’d like more information on the 2025 National Gathering, happening in Phoenix, head to fiscalsponsors.org/events.

On April 25, 2025, fiscal sponsors from across the MidAtlantic region convened at CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia for a day of connection, reflection, and forward-thinking. Co-hosted by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS) and Social Impact Commons, this in-person gathering brought together practitioners from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and beyond to share insights, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving landscape of fiscal sponsorship.

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert chats with Marc Pollick from The Giving Back Fund. As you’ll hear in this episode, Marc saw a problem — celebrities and athletes with the desire and the influence to give back, and none of the expertise — and came up with a solution. He speaks about helping people give money away, design/build philanthropy, and how funders can meet the moment.

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. 

And if you’d like more information on the 2025 National Gathering, happening in Phoenix, head to fiscalsponsors.org/events.

The nonprofit sector faces many challenges as it navigates a fluctuating social and political landscape. Our goal is to equip our network with the tools to succeed in these uncertain times. We’ve cultivated a pool of valuable resources, policy updates, and actionable insights to ensure that this community remains informed, educated, and prepared.

In this episode, host Lee Stabert speaks with  Karl Mill from Mill Law Center. An attorney who works with nonprofits and fiscal sponsors, Karl joined us to talk about this particular moment — one that feels incredible precarious for organizations doing community-centric work. What should they be worried about? How can they meet the moment? And why might they need a lawyer?

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. 

And if you’d like more information on the 2025 National Gathering, happening in Phoenix, head to fiscalsponsors.org/events.

In this episode, host Lee Stabert speaks with Ajani Husbands and Amanda Nasinyama of Build Up, Inc., an international fiscal sponsor with a special focus on women and BIPOC-led projects. At the 2024 National Gathering in Atlanta, they  led a session entitled, "Decolonizing Fiscal Sponsorship." In this chat, we get into the conception and experience of that session, as well as the bigger picture for Build Up Inc.’s work as they try to level the playing field and build partnerships across the globe.

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 is a very special episode. On October 16-18, the National Gathering was held in Atlanta, Georgia. More than a dozen folks joined host Lee Stabert at a pop-up recording studio to chat about their expectations, their experiences, and their place in this evolving community.

We are so excited to see you in Atlanta! The 2024 National Gathering kicks off on Tuesday night with a casual reception (5-7 p.m.) at Dunwoody Suite, which is located in the Crowne Plaza Ravinia within the conference floor.  Meet or reconnect with a room full of passionate folks who have traveled to the ATL to improve their communities and careers, and grow the fiscal sponsor ecosystem.