activities · 29
what they do
direct service · 15
- Community Access and Support Initiatives Integrated Food and Vaccine DistributionPartners with organizations to provide direct support to vulnerable communities, including fresh food access, personal protective equipment, and COVID-19 vaccines, and offers operational support to expand public access and create inclusive civic spaces.
- Community Health and Food Access Partnerships Integrated Food and Vaccine DistributionPartners with food banks and public health agencies to deliver fresh food, personal protective equipment, and COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable populations.
- Direct community relief and health access initiatives Integrated Food and Vaccine DistributionPartnered with a food bank to distribute fresh food, personal protective equipment, and administer COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable communities, addressing immediate public health and food access needs.
- Emergency Response Fund Management Disaster Relief GrantmakingDevelops and manages emergency response funds, such as the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in partnership with community foundations and public health departments, and launched a 9/11 Fund with crowdfunding and fundraising efforts.
- Emergency and Community Relief Initiatives Disaster Relief GrantmakingLaunches and manages emergency response and community relief programs, including the 9/11 Fund and the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, in partnership with entities such as the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Alameda County Public Health Department.
- Emergency and Community Relief Initiatives Disaster Relief GrantmakingLaunches and manages emergency response funds and community relief efforts, including the 9/11 Fund and the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, in partnership with entities like the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Alameda County Public Health Department.
- Emergency and Community Relief Initiatives Disaster Relief GrantmakingLaunches and manages emergency response funds and community relief efforts, including the 9/11 Fund and the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, in partnership with public and philanthropic entities to support vulnerable populations.
- Emergency response and community relief initiatives Disaster Relief GrantmakingLaunches and manages emergency response funds and relief efforts, including the 9/11 Fund and the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, in partnership with community foundations and public health agencies.
- Emergency response and crisis funding programs Disaster Relief GrantmakingLaunched time-sensitive emergency funds including the 9/11 Fund and the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Alameda County Public Health Department to mobilize rapid relief.
- Operational support for civic space expansion Public Access and Inclusivity ImprovementsProvided operational support to expand public access and foster inclusivity in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
- Partnership-driven community health and food access programs Integrated Food and Vaccine DistributionCollaborates with food banks and public health agencies to provide fresh food access, personal protective equipment, and COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable communities.
- Public Space and Civic Access Enhancement Public Access and Inclusivity ImprovementsProvides operational support to expand public access and foster inclusivity in civic spaces, such as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
- Public Space and Civic Access Improvement Public Access and Inclusivity ImprovementsProvides operational support to expand public access and enhance inclusivity in civic spaces, such as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
- Public Space and Civic Access Improvement Public Access and Inclusivity ImprovementsProvides operational support to expand public access and foster inclusivity in civic spaces, such as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
- Public space and civic access improvement Public Access and Inclusivity ImprovementsProvided operational support to expand public access and create a more inclusive civic space in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, enhancing community engagement and equity in public infrastructure.
capacity building · 14
- Administrative and Operational Support for Nonprofit Projects Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides sponsored projects with full back-office administrative services including financial management, HR, payroll, benefits, insurance, legal support, grant management, tax compliance, accounting software, bookkeeping, annual audits, and coverage of office and donation platform expenses.
- Administrative and Operational Support for Nonprofit Projects Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides a full suite of administrative services including financial management, HR, payroll, benefits, insurance, legal support, grant management, tax compliance, accounting software, bookkeeping, annual audits, office expenses, liability insurance, bank fees, and donation platform management for sponsored nonprofit projects.
- Administrative and Operational Support for Sponsored Projects Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides a full suite of administrative services to sponsored nonprofit projects, including financial management, HR, payroll, benefits, insurance, legal support, grant management, tax compliance, accounting software, bookkeeping, annual audits, office expenses, bank fees, donation platforms, and online fundraising dashboards.
- Administrative and operational support for nonprofit projects Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides a full suite of administrative services including financial management, HR, payroll, benefits, insurance, legal support, grant management, tax compliance, and online fundraising dashboards to support sponsored nonprofit projects.
- Fiscal Sponsorship and Administrative Services Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesActs as a comprehensive fiscal sponsor, assuming legal and fiduciary responsibility for nonprofit projects across various sectors (social justice, environment, animal rights, education, youth development, health & wellness, and the arts). Provides extensive administrative services including financial management, HR, payroll, benefits, insurance, legal support, grant management, tax compliance, online fundraising dashboards, accounting, bookkeeping, and annual audits.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Legal and Fiduciary Oversight Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesActs as a comprehensive fiscal sponsor by assuming legal and fiduciary responsibility for nonprofit projects, including their employees and activities, enabling them to operate under the organization’s 501(c)(3) status.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Legal and Financial Oversight Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesActs as a comprehensive fiscal sponsor by assuming legal and fiduciary responsibility for nonprofit projects, including their employees and activities, enabling them to operate under the organization’s 501(c)(3) status.
- Fiscal sponsorship for mission-driven projects across key issue areas Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingProvides fiscal sponsorship to projects focused on social justice, environment, animal rights, education, youth development, health & wellness, and the arts, supporting a diverse portfolio of social impact initiatives.
- Fiscal sponsorship with full legal and fiduciary oversight Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesActs as a comprehensive fiscal sponsor by assuming legal and fiduciary responsibility for nonprofit projects, their employees, and activities, enabling them to operate under the organization’s 501(c)(3) status.
- Fiscal sponsorship with legal and fiduciary oversight Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesActs as a comprehensive fiscal sponsor by assuming legal and fiduciary responsibility for nonprofit projects, their employees, and activities, enabling them to operate under the organization’s tax-exempt status.
- Management of sponsored nonprofit projects Local Community GrantmakingServes 85 nonprofit projects across California and beyond by providing fiscal and operational infrastructure.
- Portfolio management of sponsored nonprofit projects Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingServes 85 nonprofit projects in California and beyond, providing infrastructure and back-office support to enable their programmatic work.
- Provision of administrative and operational support services Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides comprehensive administrative services to sponsored nonprofit projects, including financial management, HR, payroll, benefits, insurance, legal support, grant management, tax compliance, and online fundraising dashboards.
- Support for mission-specific nonprofit projects Fiscal Sponsorship and Targeted GrantmakingProvides fiscal sponsorship and operational infrastructure to nonprofit projects focused on social justice, environment, animal rights, education, youth development, health & wellness, and the arts.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Administrative Relief for Mission Focus administrative_relief_for_social_changeReduces administrative burdens on nonprofit leaders through shared services and infrastructure, allowing them to prioritize mission impact and community engagement.
- Administrative Relief for Mission Focus administrative_relief_for_social_changeReduces administrative burdens on nonprofit leaders by providing professional and back-office support, allowing them to prioritize mission impact and community service.
- Administrative Relief for Mission Focus administrative_relief_for_social_changeReduces administrative burdens on nonprofit leaders through shared services and infrastructure, enabling sustained focus on mission impact and community service delivery.
- Administrative Relief for Mission Focus administrative_relief_for_social_changeReduces administrative and operational burdens on nonprofit leaders through shared infrastructure and support services, allowing them to prioritize mission impact and community service.
- Administrative Relief for Mission Focus administrative_relief_for_social_changeReduces administrative burdens on nonprofit leaders through shared services and infrastructure, allowing them to prioritize mission impact and community service.
- Administrative relief to maximize mission focus administrative_relief_for_social_changeReduces administrative and operational burdens on nonprofit leaders through back-office infrastructure and financial management, allowing them to concentrate on community service and mission impact.
- Capacity Building and Thought Partnership thought_partnership_and_capacity_supportActs as a thought partner and provides expert consultation to strengthen nonprofit startups, established initiatives, and collaborations, guiding them toward sustainable, scalable solutions for social change.
- Capacity Building and Thought Partnership thought_partnership_and_capacity_supportSupports nonprofit leaders and initiatives through expert consultation, thought partnership, and capacity-building services to develop sustainable, scalable solutions and advance social change.
- Capacity Building and Thought Partnership thought_partnership_and_capacity_supportActs as a thought partner and provides expert consultation and professional services to strengthen nonprofit startups, established initiatives, and collaborations, helping them build sustainable, scalable solutions for social change.
- Capacity Building and Thought Partnership thought_partnership_and_capacity_supportOffers expert consultation, thought partnership, and professional services to strengthen nonprofit startups, established initiatives, and collaborations, fostering sustainable and scalable community-driven solutions.
- Capacity Building and Thought Partnership thought_partnership_and_capacity_supportActs as a thought partner and provides expert consultation and professional services to strengthen nonprofit startups, established initiatives, and collaborations, fostering sustainable and scalable community solutions.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Operational Support fiscal_sponsorshipProvides fiscal sponsorship and back-office infrastructure—including financial management and administrative services—to grassroots and emerging nonprofits, enabling them to reduce operational burdens and focus on mission-driven impact.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Operational Support fiscal_sponsorshipProvides fiscal sponsorship and back-office infrastructure (including financial management and administrative services) to grassroots and emerging nonprofits, enabling them to reduce operational costs and focus on mission-driven impact.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Operational Support fiscal_sponsorshipProvides fiscal sponsorship and back-office infrastructure—including financial management and administrative services—to grassroots and emerging nonprofits, reducing operational burdens and enabling leaders to focus on mission impact and community service.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Operational Support fiscal_sponsorshipProvides fiscal sponsorship and back-office infrastructure—including financial management and administrative services—to emerging and grassroots nonprofits, enabling them to reduce operational burdens and focus on mission-driven impact.
- Fiscal Sponsorship with Operational Support fiscal_sponsorshipProvides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship and back-office infrastructure—including financial management and administrative services—to emerging and grassroots nonprofits, enabling them to reduce operational burdens and focus on mission-driven impact.
- Inclusive and Selective Fiscal Sponsorship Model inclusive_fiscal_sponsorshipCombines an inclusive approach across issue areas, geographies, and organizational scales with selective criteria requiring shared leadership and demonstrable public benefit, ensuring both accessibility and accountability in sponsored projects.
- Inclusive and Selective Fiscal Sponsorship Model inclusive_fiscal_sponsorshipApplies a selective fiscal sponsorship approach that requires shared leadership and public benefit, while maintaining an inclusive stance across issue areas, geographies, and organizational scales to support diverse community-driven initiatives.
- Inclusive and Selective Fiscal Sponsorship Model inclusive_fiscal_sponsorshipCombines an inclusive approach across issue areas and geographies with selective criteria requiring shared leadership and demonstrable public benefit, ensuring both accessibility and accountability in sponsored projects.
- Inclusive and Selective Fiscal Sponsorship Model inclusive_fiscal_sponsorshipEmploys a fiscal sponsorship model that is both inclusive in scope—welcoming diverse issue areas, geographies, and scales—and selective in criteria, requiring shared leadership and demonstrable public benefit to ensure alignment with values and sustainability.
- Inclusive and Selective Fiscal Sponsorship Model inclusive_fiscal_sponsorshipApplies a selective fiscal sponsorship approach that requires shared leadership and public benefit, while maintaining an inclusive stance across issue areas, geographies, and organizational scales.
- Inclusive and selective fiscal sponsorship with accountability fiscal_sponsorshipOperates a comprehensive fiscal sponsorship model that is both inclusive in scope—supporting diverse projects across issues and geographies—and selective in criteria, requiring shared leadership and public benefit to ensure integrity, stability, and effective service delivery.
- Thought partnership and capacity building for nonprofits thought_partnership_and_capacity_supportProvides expert consultation and professional services to strengthen nonprofit startups and established initiatives, enabling them to develop sustainable, scalable solutions and advance their social impact.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
9/11 Fund
Launched in 2002 to support relief and recovery efforts following the September 11 attacks, featuring crowdfunding and fundraising initiatives
COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
Developed in partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Alameda County Public Health Department to support community response efforts during the pandemic
Financial Management
Provides comprehensive financial services to fiscally sponsored projects.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Provides comprehensive administrative, financial, legal, and HR services to nonprofit projects, allowing them to operate under Community Initiatives' 501(c)(3) status
Grant Management Support
Assists projects with grant management and compliance.
Human Resources, Payroll, and Health Insurance
Manages HR, payroll, and health insurance for project employees.
Legal Services
Provides legal counsel and support to fiscally sponsored projects.
Liability Insurance
Offers risk management and liability insurance coverage for projects.
Online Fundraising Dashboards
Provides tools and support for online donation management.
Tax Compliance and Management
Handles tax preparation and compliance for projects.
relationships · 36
who they work with
- Alameda County Public Health Department Partner — Collaborated with Community Initiatives on the development of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
- Arnold & Porter LLP Partner — Legal services consultant supporting Community Initiatives.
- Baker Tilly Partner — Accounting and advisory services consultant supporting Community Initiatives.
- Bend Law Group Partner — Legal services consultant supporting Community Initiatives.
- Black and Brown Collective Partner — Fiscally sponsored collective addressing community solutions to gun violence.
- Blue Linen Creative Partner — Creative services consultant supporting Community Initiatives.
- Bootstrap Partner — Fiscally sponsored project focused on community development.
- Burnham Benefits Partner — Benefits consulting firm supporting Community Initiatives.
- Emergency Prep Help Partner — Fiscally sponsored project focused on emergency preparedness outreach.
- Ergos Consulting Partner — Consulting firm supporting Community Initiatives.
- Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund Partner — Partnered with Community Initiatives to support communications and strategic messaging work for grant partners
- Foundations Network — Hundreds of foundations provide grant support to the project network sponsored by Community Initiatives.
- FundRazr Partner — Fundraising technology platform partner supporting Community Initiatives.
- Government Entities Government — Dozens of government entities entrust Community Initiatives with public funds for nonprofit projects.
- KaiserDillon PLLC Partner — Legal services consultant supporting Community Initiatives.
- Laguna Honda Hospital Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Community Initiatives as a groundbreaking public-private partnership
- MENTOR California Partner — Fiscally sponsored organization supporting youth mentoring programs.
- Man on a Mission Consulting Partner — Consulting firm supporting Community Initiatives.
- Mass Learning Project Partner — Fiscally sponsored education initiative.
- Mutual of America Partner — Financial services provider supporting Community Initiatives.
- Neo Law Group Partner — Legal services consultant supporting Community Initiatives.
- Nonprofit Activists Partner — Nonprofit activists partner with Community Initiatives to maintain focus on impact while leveraging administrative infrastructure.
- Northern Sierra Partnership Partner — Fiscally sponsored project focused on environmental conservation in the Sierra region.
- People Power Partner — Fiscally sponsored community organizing project.
- Rap Sessions Hip-Hop Convention Archive Partner — Fiscally sponsored project preserving hip-hop culture and history.
- Renaissance Journalism and Storytelling Center Partner — Fiscally sponsored journalism and storytelling initiative.
- Research Evaluation Consulting Partner — Evaluation and research consulting firm supporting Community Initiatives.
- Rhythm Arts Alliance Partner — Fiscally sponsored arts and cultural organization.
- San Francisco Human Services Network Partner — Fiscally sponsored project advancing human services in San Francisco.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Partner — Partnered with Community Initiatives to develop the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
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