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Fiscal Sponsorship 101

IDA Offices, 3470 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles CA 90010

Join us for Fiscal Sponsorship 101 with IDA’s Filmmaker Services Manager, Toni Bell. In this information session, Toni will give an overview of the program and provide insight on how fiscal sponsorship can help you raise funds for your project at any stage. In addition to breaking down the ins and outs of fiscal sponsorship, Toni will also take attendees on a deep dive into the Core Application by sharing examples and advice on what funders are looking for and how to make your application stand out.

Are you currently applying for a grant that is using the Documentary Core Application? As a special feature of this class, Toni will workshop the audience and distribution section of the Core Application for up to 5 projects. Producers are welcome to apply with their examples, which will be selected before the class.

Topics covered will include:

  • What is fiscal sponsorship

  • Funding opportunities

  • Timeline

  • Types of donations that apply

  • Additional services available through the fiscal sponsorship program

  • Core application do’s and don'ts

This class is ideal for:

  • Filmmakers who are interested in submitting an application to the fiscal sponsorship program

  • Anyone currently applying for grant funding for their projects

  • Filmmakers interested in learning about options for fundraising