On June 12, fiscal sponsorship practitioners from across the Mid-Atlantic gathered in Philadelphia for a day of learning, collaboration, and community at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional Gathering. Co-hosted by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS) and Global Impact Ventures, the event welcomed 35 participants representing organizations across the region, creating space for candid conversations about the opportunities and challenges shaping fiscal sponsorship today.

What a year we have had. How do we stay focused and hopeful when every time we open our emails or check our social media there is something else that demands our attention.

This year as we gathered around selecting a theme, we opened and embraced ourselves to the season we’re in. We are entering a powerful moment of reflection across cultures and traditions. The Year of the Fire Horse had just began; a time for energy known for boldness, speed, independence, and transformation. At the same time, Lent and Ramadan invite us into spiritual discipline, renewal, sacrifice, and devotion. With Saturn and Neptune moving into Aries, we are witnessing signals of new beginnings, deeper social consciousness, and renewed connection.