Raising your first $100,000 can feel intimidating, especially if you don’t have wealthy donors, a famous name, or years of nonprofit experience.‍But here’s the truth most founders don’t hear often enough: you’re not behind. Nearly 70% of nonprofits operate on less than $100,000 per year, and more than half operate on far less. That means reaching your first $100K doesn’t make you small — it puts you ahead of the majority.

Starting a charitable foundation used to mean navigating complex paperwork, compliance rules, and lengthy approval timelines. Today, technology has changed that. With digital tools and online fiscal sponsorship platforms, launching a charitable foundation is faster, simpler, and more transparent than ever before.

Modern tools, online platforms, and foundation management services — such as the Givinga Foundation — have made it easier and more affordable than ever to formalize your giving through a process known as fiscal sponsorship.

Fiscal sponsorship provides a pathway to grow your philanthropy quickly and efficiently. It’s a structure that enables individuals to design, launch, and operate a charitable fund under the umbrella of an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing the benefits of a foundation without the burdens of creating a new charity from scratch. 

As the Giving Season approaches, October provides a great opportunity to explore key causes and charities. This month hosts Indigenous People’s Day, LGBTQ+ History Month, Mental Health Awareness Week, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As summer comes to an end and fall begins, September causes are a great start to exploring giving opportunities and prepping for the giving season. There are three significant causes to support this month, Suicide Prevention Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and International Day of Peace.