start a program
Do you have an idea for a program that will benefit the Lakewood Community?
Would you like the Lakewood Foundation to serve as your organization’s fiscal sponsor?
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sponsorship requirements
We support our member organizations by acting as a fiscal sponsor. We provide financial oversight and help to establish tax-exempt status, process charitable contributions, and distribute funding. Managing these functions helps small start-up organizations focus on their own mission.
Determine a name for your organization and define its mission.
1
Form a board of directors.
2
Present your program at a Lakewood Foundation meeting.
3
If the board approves your program, establish a bank account with the Foundation.
4
Develop a brand identity for your organization that incorporates the brand of the Foundation.
5
Provide regular financial reports to the Foundation.
6
Notify the Foundation of events and fundraising efforts to receive marketing support.