Many people know about fiscal sponsorships, where entities that are not nonprofit organizations (but may be intending to become nonprofits later) are sponsored by organizations such as ours. This is often a temporary agreement that exists while the smaller entity grows and develops, ultimately meeting the criteria to receive grants and tax-exempt donations. We appreciate that model and we want to build up on it.
With fiscal partnerships, we are looking at longer term relationships that build into the structure of SAEDi Collective more permanent support individuals and small groups that may have no interest in becoming a nonprofit. We believe in the diversity of the economic landscape. It is our goal to create an environment that allows people and groups to focus on the thing that is of most value and work with us to determine how we can all benefit from our strengths. Instead of working to become the same kind of entity (e.g., nonprofit), we are leaning into our interdependencies during precarious times so that our networks might become stronger.
This month, we feature the work of Shanoya, an emerging crochet artist, who is making hats, clothes, and custom crafts. Petite S Crochet (PSC) provides vending during SAEDi Collective activities and also makes custom products for organizations and events. Below are some examples of her craft work.
We look forward to exploring workshop possibilities in the future.
