Get Started: Stage 1 Application

After you have reviewed the eligibility requirements and are ready to take the next step of becoming fiscally sponsored by Propel Nonprofits, please complete this short form.

Stage 1 Application - Fiscal Sponsorship

This is Propel's Stage 1 Application.

Stage 1 Application is part one of the application process.

This application will determine if you will be invited for the second round.

We conduct a review of these applications on a quarterly basis. You will be notified whether you have been invited for the second round at the end of each quarter.

It is mandatory to attend one of the FREE online information sessions before applying. The information sessions sign up are found on our website underneath 'Fiscal Sponsorship at Propel'.

** Please attend the mandatory info session for more information. **

Organizational & Contact Information

Organization Name

This should be the name of the organization that is applying for fiscal sponsorship,

Website

Main Contact First Name

Main Contact Last Name

Main Contact Email

Main Contact Phone

It is mandatory to attend the info session before submitting this stage 1 application. Please input the date of the info session you have attended:

Fiscal Sponsorship Criteria

Please read through the program criteria below, and answer the questions that follow.

Experience or connection to the community you plan to serve and partner with
Market analysis to ensure no one else is already doing this work
You’ve dipped your toes in the water and have already taken some action
Located in Minnesota, adjacent areas in the surrounding states, or within Native Nations that share this geography, although programming can occur outside of these areas.
Will apply funds raised toward nonprofit purposes with a clear charitable mission
Statement of Intent aligns with Propel Nonprofits mission, vision, and values
Have their articles of incorporation and secure an EIN
Has a plan, or is working on one, to achieve financial viability and programmatic success

Projects engaged in the following activities are ineligible for sponsorship:

Designed primarily to benefit an individual or business (non-charitable)
International activities involving financial transactions
Raising funds through charitable gambling
Mental health care, medical services, personal care, or childcare as a core service
Those that require exceptional governmental oversight and licensing
Organizations that have already received their 501(c)(3) status

Applicants MUST meet the above criteria before continuing. Do you agree that your project meets all these criteria and that you’re not engaged in any of the ineligible activities?

Additional Details

Tell us a bit about yourself: Why are you starting this project? What is your experience in this type of work?

What have you already implemented & accomplished as an organization or group? Tell us what you're proud of doing so far:

One of Propel's values is Advancing Justice. How does your organization Advance Justice?

How is your organization held accountable to the community you work with?

How do you plan to fund your project? Have you had conversations with any potential funders at this time (not required for sponsorship) or do you have any business plan?

How many people are part of your planning committee or board? How often do you meet?

Do you have your Articles of Incorporation & EIN?

How did you hear about Propel's Fiscal Sponsorship Program?

If other, please specify:

Your program does not qualify

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Contact Information

Website/Google Search	Social Media or E-Newlsetter
Colleague or Friend	Propel Staff or Board Member
Event/Training/Conference	Current or Past Client
Other