Thaddeus Squire of Social Impact Commons

Thaddeus Squire of Social Impact Commons

Author: National Network of Fiscal Sponsors March 21, 2024 Duration: 35:20
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, ...

Behind every creative project or social initiative lies a complex web of administrative and financial needs, a challenge that fiscal sponsorship is uniquely designed to address. Network Exchange: Insights from the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors pulls back the curtain on this essential, yet often misunderstood, ecosystem. Each conversation in this series feels like a direct line to the practitioners who navigate these waters daily, hosted by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. You'll hear candid stories about the real-world hurdles and triumphs of supporting mission-driven work, moving beyond theory into the nuanced decisions that define success. This podcast explores the evolving models, ethical considerations, and operational strategies that shape the field, offering a sense of community and shared learning. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered how great ideas find their footing or who seeks a deeper, more practical understanding of the structures that allow art and social change to flourish. Tune in for a grounded, insightful look at the partnerships that make independent projects possible, all through the voices of those building the framework.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 24

Network Exchange: Insights from the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors
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Elliot Zettas on the role of research in fiscal sponsorship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, host Lee Stabert speaks with Elliot Zettas — he recently completed a PhD and focused his dissertation on, you guessed it, fiscal sponsorship. We chat with him about what led him to this area of study, ho…
Carla Dartis of Movement Strategy Center [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
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Marc Pollick of The Giving Back Fund [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Karl Mill of Mill Law Center [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:36
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 pre…
Live at the 2024 National Gathering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Esther Pang and Khadija El Karfi Joss of Future Coalition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
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Blair Franklin of Alight Alchemy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
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 shephe…
Sabrina Romero of Global Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
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