Do you have an idea or a collaborative project that needs space to grow?
Do you have an idea or a collaborative project that needs space to grow?
Understanding that not every new idea needs a new nonprofit and that not every nonprofit is ready to stand on its own, Sultana is a “safe place” for projects to germinate until they understand what long-term form, if any, they should take.
Sultana is now accepting applications for fiscally-sponsored organizations! If you are interested, please fill out the inquiry form and we will respond. Next, you will be invited to fill out the full application to be reviewed by the Sultana Board. For more information please email Sultana@forakergroup.org.
Most of Sultana’s projects include founder-driven or funder-driven ideas, projects, or collaborations. Groups or projects must be Alaska-based or provide services in Alaska.
Sultana offers levels of incubation for groups based on their needs and their budget. The levels have specialty areas that include shared employment, leadership development, and organizational development with the option of adding services for an extra fee. All service levels provide the required fundamentals of a fiscal sponsorship (i.e. financial and grants management). As the service level increases, more capacity building options are made available, including educational classes, HR support, and marketing services. In order to identify and define the needs of new Sultana projects, a “navigator” is assigned to provide oversight and guidance with the capacity development.
While several other Alaska organizations currently offer fiscal sponsorships, none provide incubation and capacity building services. Sultana’s service – along with our nonprofit focus and expertise – create a transformational experience for Alaska organizations, funders, and leaders.
To help identify the needs of Sultana projects, a Sultana staff member, called a “navigator,” will be assigned to provide oversight and guidance. Advanced support from the nonprofit navigator will increase based upon service selections and overall need.
We expect most projects to commit to at least a one-year partnership. Partners requiring services beyond five years will be assessed individually to ensure that a strategy is outlined to complete the project.
Projects that partner with Sultana agree to financial, grant management, and compliance oversight. Projects must also refrain from grassroots fundraising, among some additional agreements.
Sultana has services and resources to help projects build their capacity, including applying for nonprofit status if that is the direction that makes the most sense for the project.
Sultana allows emerging projects or organizations the time to focus on mission rather than on creating a business infrastructure while providing the stability that funders need to make initial investments. Designed as a short-term – rather than long-term – strategy, a Sultana partnership allows an idea to germinate until it is ready to grow into its own nonprofit, merge into something else, or even stop.
Partnering with Sultana will grant projects access to the 501(c)(3) status of The Foraker Group, which will allow partners access to approved grant funding. Sultana’s model allows for building organizational capacity. Contact us to discuss your project’s individual needs.
Based on staff time, administrative costs, and other expenses associated with incubation and capacity building services, Sultana groups will pay an administrative fee (on average between 9% and 15%) depending on the level of services and incubation support requested.
If you’re unsure about fiscal sponsorship as your next step, we encourage you to discuss your project with us and determine the best steps for you to take.
Sultana is now accepting applications for fiscally-sponsored organizations! If you are interested, please fill out the inquiry form and we will respond. Next, you will be invited to fill out the full application to be reviewed by the Sultana Board. For more information please email Sultana@forakergroup.org.