We're back with another very special episode. On November 4-7, 2025, the National Gathering was held in Chandler, Arizona, outside of Phoenix. Attendees joined host Lee Stabert at a pop-up recording studio to chat about their expectations, their experiences, and their place in this evolving community.

These are the guests, in order of appearance.

Polly Riddims, NNFS

Micah Blumenthal, Good Work Institute

Lauren Chianese, Mazlo

Ema Sol, Future Incubator

Amanda Bennett, Personified Tech

Jill Teigen, Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF)

Jacob Beach, Stara Collaborative

Jericha Senyak, Jericha Senyak Consulting

This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode — or would like to appear on the show  — please reach out to NNFS and let us know.

In this episode, host Lee Stabert chats with Melissa Erickson (The Funding Studio), Kelsey Otten (TAP AZ) and Juan Salas (TAP AZ), members of Arizona’s fiscal sponsorship community. If you haven’t heard — the 2025 National Gathering is headed there in early November. They discuss the field of play in the state, how they’re working to build community, and even share some packing and snacking tips. 

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.

As NNFS prepares for the 2025 National Gathering, happening November 5-7 in Phoenix, Arizona, we thought we’d give you a look behind the curtain at the planning process. Here is a piece by Daniel Parada, Director of Fiscal Sponsorship at Movement Strategy Center and member of the planning committee, about choosing a theme for this year’s event.

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.

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert is joined by Polly Riddims, Khadija El Karfi Joss, and Melissa Erickson, members of the organizing committee for the upcoming National Gathering, taking place October 16-18 in Atlanta Georgia.

To get you excited — and convince any stragglers to register — they're discussing this year’s theme, the welcoming energy that infuses the annual event, and the changes they’ve made to the 2024 iteration of the National Gathering.

A quick reminder to register for the 2024 National Gathering!

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. 

The National Network of Fiscal Sponsor’s Annual Gathering 2023 is in the books! After several days in the Big Easy, a few things are clear: This is an engaged community, this is a dynamic field, and there is room for everyone at the table.

Don’t miss out on exploring one of the world’s most colorful and dynamic cities, and NNFS has your guide on how to enjoy New Orleans.