Non-Profit Start Up Support
Over the years, Networks has assisted many groups and organizations to develop further, organize, strategize, and explore incorporation. This evolved into our Non-Profit Incubator program.
A few groups / individuals have requested that we “house” them or help them more officially to exist by providing needed administrative functions / insurances, and allowing them to access our skills, services, and non-profit status. Their goal was to eventually spring off into a non-profit themselves and were looking for our help to make that happen. Interestingly, this is exactly how Networks started, as an “incubated” project in collaboration with Horizon House (and the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health).
What We Can Offer
- 501(c)3 fiscal sponsorship
- Inclusion in Networks’ annual audit
- Development of full non-profit status
- Board development, training, and assistance
- Fund management and tracking
- Payroll services
- Overall advisement and guidance
- Administrative and infrastructure support
- Access to topical workshops and other skill-building opportunities
- Guidance in seeking grants and funding
- Business, program management, and marketing consultation
- Collaborations, connections, and possible programmatic partnerships
- Office supplies, information management support, and accessible web development
- Health, dental, life, and other benefits (if the program has employees)
How You Can Get Involved
Donations can be made to any of the groups participating in our Non-Profit Incubator Program listed below.
Groups interested in participating in our Non-Profit Incubator Program must meet certain criteria.
These include:
- A Governing Board of at least three (3) individuals committed to the program other than the Program Director, who are not all family members
- An overall mission statement that clearly shows a focus on assisting and bettering others, education, and being of service to the local community
- A match to Networks’ organizational mission
- A clear connection to non-profit work
- A plan that shows a description of programming and preliminary goals and objectives for the coming year.
- A realistic budget for the next year.
- A concrete, realistic fund development strategy or plan for attaining funding for the program.
Current Non-Profits in Incubation
Current Non-Profits in Incubation
The Got Mike! Fund was created to continue the legacy of Dr. Michael McAllister, co-founder of Networks. The Fund provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live full and prosperous live, and provides educational development opportunitieis to those whose leadership and commitment toward integrated employment is outstanding, passionate, and furthers the inclusion of all people in the world or work.
The Nancy Cordon Trust
The Nancy Cordon Trust was created to honor the memory of Nancy Lynne Cordon. The Trust was established to enhance opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them to be part of their community by helping them, and those who love them, over some hard times. Donations from the Trust have been used to purchase washing machines, assist with paying rent, buy clothes and food, assist with payment to an integrated camp experience and many many other situations that have challenged people because they were down on their luck.
Artists for Artists Global is a non-profit project dedicated to promoting the growth of art and artists of all kinds through donations of materials, development of shared exhibits and opportunities, offering of professional mentorship and guidance, and more.
Las Aguas Fund's mission is to support the growth of sustainable wellness practices, wellness entrepreneurs, and yoga training in Cuba. To support and nourish the preservation of local cultural and wellness practices for current and future generations of Cuba.