Virtual via Zoom| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fiscal sponsorship is one of the most powerful—but often misunderstood—tools available to artists and creative entrepreneurs. In this masterclass, Dr. Andrea Nero will demystify the essentials: what fiscal sponsorship is (and what it isn’t), who it’s for, and why it may be the right fit for your project. We’ll explore how fiscal sponsorship can unlock access to grants, donations, and administrative support without the need to form a nonprofit. Through a series of case studies, you’ll see how fiscally-sponsored projects can use this model to raise funds, manage resources, and focus on the art itself. Whether you’re an individual artist, an informal group, or a new cultural initiative, this session will give you the knowledge to decide if fiscal sponsorship can help bring your vision to life.
This virtual training is free to attend.
Meet the Presenter
Dr. Andrea Nero is an expert on nonprofit leadership in the United States. Her research on early American arts and sciences societies–founded by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams–led to reforms that helped these organizations end gatekeeping and rebuild community trust. She produced postdoctoral work at Harvard that focused on how large museums can recover from credibility crises and better connect with the public. She now leads revenue strategy at Arts Services Inc. and is widely recognized for her work, with interviews in major news sources like Forbes and articles in American Alliance of Museums publications.
