With more than 45 years of experience
  in providing fiscal sponsorship services,
  TSNE has found that the following
  criteria are vital for a productive
  fiscal sponsorship relationship.

Therefore, TSNE looks for the following in potential client organizations:

Mission Compatibility: A mission that is consistent with Third Sector New England’s mission and vision

Program Experience: Staff or volunteers with relevant program experience, in order to provide the project with the expertise needed to help it effectively pursue its mission

Leadership: Board and/or staff members that understand and accept the terms of the fiscal sponsorship relationship, in letter and spirit

Sustainability: A minimum of $150,000 in annual funding in hand or pledged or a viable fundraising plan that would allow the organization to reach that level of funding within a few years

Governance and Community Support: A minimum of three people who believe in the organization enough to serve on its advisory board or steering committee

Staffing: At least one staff person (full or part time) employed by the organization to serve as a liaison to TSNE

A Commitment to Partnership: The willingness to remain in the TSNE Fiscal Sponsorship Program for at least two years, barring any unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, due to the high costs of bringing on new clients and transitioning them out of the program

Only those organizations located within the New England or New York City areas are eligible to take part in TSNE’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program.