The Application Process
Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship
- Schedule a free discovery call, contact us.
- Review our partnership and commitment details listed below.
- Complete the GHI Partnership Application.
We will let you know once your project is approved.
Get started right away!
Learn more about Fiscal Sponsorship.
PARTNER PROJECT: Benefits and Commitments
When you come on board, we ask you to sign a Partnership Agreement, which is renewed periodically thereafter.
($75 Application Fee)
As your fiscal sponsor, GHI will provide the following services, with a 9% service allocation on donations:
- A personalized online donation link with donations accepted via credit card/debit/ACH bank account (one-time and monthly donation options).
- Donation processing and receipting, bookkeeping, disbursement of funds, and monthly reports with balance information.
- Monthly report of donor contact information and giving records.
- A dedicated webpage on www.globalhz.org with a link to an individual donation page, and inclusion on GHI project lists.
- Ability to use Facebook (or other 3rd party platforms) for online fundraising via connection to GHI.
- Prayer and encouragement.
- Coaching, mentoring, strategic feedback, and recommendations, upon request.
Commitments of a fully engaged GHI Project:
- An active and engaged Project Leader and development of a US-based Project Team consisting of at least 3 people (at least 2 of whom are not related to the Project Leader). Learn more about U.S.-based project teams.
- Project has a Christian faith component.
- A US-based church or church leader engaged/supportive of the Project Leader and the project.
- Actively sharing about the project and fundraising.
- Creation of an annual budget and working toward at least $3000 in annual donations each calendar year.
- Timely communication with GHI staff, with responses expected within five (5) business days.
- Regular Updates (6 per year) containing impact stories, photos, prayer requests, contact info, and giving info. These updates are to be sent to both your donor mailing list and GHI staff.
Am I Ready for Fiscal Sponsorship?
A readiness checklist
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin, but having these steps in place shows that you are ready and committed to leading a mission project.
You have a team in place or are ready to invite others to join you. An advisory team is required, consisting of at least a mission leader and 2 U.S.-based team members, to help maintain relationships within the US.
This could be your inner circle who believe in you and are willing to pray, encourage, and help you take the next steps.
You can clearly explain who you feel called to serve, the problems they face, and how your mission will make a difference.
You have a rough idea of what it costs to deliver your services.
You’re ready and committed to invite others to join you in support of your mission. You already have supporters willing to donate, or you have identified potential supporters. (A great goal: write out a list of the top 20 individuals or groups to contact for support.)
You’ve begun outlining goals and next steps.
(Optional resource for larger projects: a formal business plan is not required to apply for fiscal sponsorship, but creating one can be a helpful tool for shaping your strategy - Nonprofit Business Plan.)
GHI is committed to your mission/ministry work and wants you to be successful!
Having a team, fundraising, and regularly updating donors are all necessary pieces for a thriving mission project.
GHI does not directly manage the day-to-day activities of its affiliated projects or personnel and is not liable for the independent actions of project leaders, employees, sub-partners, contractors, international staff, or volunteers. However, GHI expects all affiliated individuals and projects to operate in accordance with applicable laws, ethical guidelines, and ministry standards.
Project Leaders are classified as independent contractors and are not employees, agents, or legal representatives of GHI. They are solely responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and compliance with applicable employment laws.
GHI does not provide insurance coverage for Project Leaders during travel or ministry activities. Project Leaders are solely responsible for securing and maintaining appropriate health, travel, and liability insurance coverage. GHI strongly recommends that all Project Leaders obtain adequate insurance prior to engaging in any project-related activities.