Can partnerships be established (pre launch) with government agencies (rec Department, mayor, etc) in order to help fund a new program that hasn’t started yet?
I'm the director of a small film festival. I'm looking to partner with a local nonprofit who has a similar interest- something to do with multimedia. Perhaps they would want somebody like me to be on their board. I'm seeking a partnership so I can use their nonprofit status to get donations from local businesses in the form of awards like gift baskets, dinner for two, maybe even a free stay at a local hotel for visiting filmmakers. Would I also be able to use their nonprofit status to apply for grants and donations?
Hi, thanks for watching! Yes, that’s possible- they can potentially be a fiscal sponsor for you OR they can directly partner end share some of the work- they would apply for grants and you would be a subcontractor. If you’re in the board and seeking business from them it will get a little messy in terms of conflicts of interest and self dealing so I would tread lightly.
