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Fiscal sponsorship lets charitable projects accept tax-deductible donations without forming a nonprofit. Learn how it works, what it costs, and how to get started.

Forming your own 501(c)(3) can take a year and cost thousands — and for a travel team of twelve kids, it's rarely the right first move. Here's the fourth option most coaches never hear about.

Many well-funded, highly effective organizations never leave fiscal sponsorship. When you look closely at the tradeoffs, independence often adds more complexity than value.

Eight things successful projects do next after getting approved for fiscal sponsorship — and why momentum matters more than perfection.

When Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica in October 2025, Grand Hotel needed to mobilize relief for affected employees immediately. Through fiscal sponsorship with Givinga Foundation, they launched the Together We Are Stronger Jamaican Relief Fund — raising over $150,000 from 116 donors and delivering funds directly to team members and their families.

Choosing between a Donor-Advised Fund and a private foundation? There's a third option most people miss: fiscal sponsorship. This article breaks down all three structures — including Givinga Foundation's Charitable Foundation Account (CFA) — so you can find the right fit for your giving goals.

Raising your first $100,000 can feel intimidating, especially if you don’t have wealthy donors, a famous name, or years of nonprofit experience.‍But here’s the truth most founders don’t hear often enough: you’re not behind. Nearly 70% of nonprofits operate on less than $100,000 per year, and more than half operate on far less. That means reaching your first $100K doesn’t make you small — it puts you ahead of the majority.

Starting a charitable foundation used to mean navigating complex paperwork, compliance rules, and lengthy approval timelines. Today, technology has changed that. With digital tools and online fiscal sponsorship platforms, launching a charitable foundation is faster, simpler, and more transparent than ever before.

Modern tools, online platforms, and foundation management services — such as the Givinga Foundation — have made it easier and more affordable than ever to formalize your giving through a process known as fiscal sponsorship.

Fiscal sponsorship provides a pathway to grow your philanthropy quickly and efficiently. It’s a structure that enables individuals to design, launch, and operate a charitable fund under the umbrella of an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing the benefits of a foundation without the burdens of creating a new charity from scratch. 

As the Giving Season approaches, October provides a great opportunity to explore key causes and charities. This month hosts Indigenous People’s Day, LGBTQ+ History Month, Mental Health Awareness Week, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As summer comes to an end and fall begins, September causes are a great start to exploring giving opportunities and prepping for the giving season. There are three significant causes to support this month, Suicide Prevention Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and International Day of Peace.

With summer beginning to wind down, August has three key opportunities to learn more about giving: International Youth Day, World Humanitarian Day, and Women’s Equality Day. International Youth Day takes place on the 13th and aims to bring awareness and support to children facing societal, cultural, and legal issues.

In this blog, we have highlighted three impactful days that take place throughout the month of July to make the most of the summer feeling and explore causes to jumpstart your giving journey. July 12 is Malala Day, dedicated to celebrating the Nobel Prize laureate who is fighting for women’s rights and access to education worldwide.

June presents various opportunities for taking action, and we want to emphasize two essential causes. Juneteenth, which occurs on June 19th, commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States and recognizes the accomplishments of African Americans.

May is a great month to explore charitable giving opportunities as it is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness and ALS Awareness. Both of these causes aim to improve the daily lives of those affected and further expand research and resources that could create a better future.

April presents many important charitable opportunities to support. In this blog post, we highlight a few causes you can explore to kickstart your giving this month, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, World Health Day on April 7th, and Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd.

While there are many giving opportunities throughout the course of the year, March is a great chance to get involved in some month-specific causes. International Womens Day is on March 8th, Transgender Day of Visibility is on March 31st, and the whole month is dedicated to International Women’s History. Although we encourage giving year-round, March is a great opportunity to start exploring these causes.

February is a great month to begin corporate giving in the new year if you haven’t already. It is home to a handful of causes you can explore and align with your brand strategy, including Black History Month, American Heart Month, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The month of November is a great opportunity to get into the fall spirit of giving and explore all of the causes present this month. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and National Native American Heritage Month all take place in November, but these occasions are only a few of the charitable opportunities this month offers.

October is one of the busiest months with opportunities to give back and create an impact in many different facets. Not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but also Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it includes World Mental Health Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, among others.

From September 15th to October 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and platforms the rich history, culture, efforts, and contributions of American citizens with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central as well as South America.

Today, we come together to celebrate Earth Day by recognizing the negative impact our society has on the planet, while also demonstrating how we can take action to protect the planet moving forward.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we are excited to announce the appointment of Bill O’Brien as our new Executive Director and Laura Thi Germine, Ph.D., to our board of directors.

Coming up on August 26th, Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution but also brings awareness to women’s continuing efforts to achieve full equality within our society.

LGBTQ+ Pride is the promotion of self-affirmation, equal justice, opportunity, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other sexually oriented and gender identifying individuals. We recognize the importance of honoring the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals on a daily basis.

Here at the Givinga Foundation, we welcome the opportunity to commemorate important causes and highlight associated charities. Each day, we actively strive to highlight charities and connect people to the causes that they are truly passionate about. The purpose of this post is not only to share history but also to demonstrate ways in which individuals can participate and offer their support through charitable giving.