Fiscally Sponsored Projects

Standing in the Gap for DEI and STEM Education at This Crucial Moment

Errika Moore and STEM Funders Network are Standing Strong Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is “ not an abstract concept .” Rampant misconceptions and misinformation surround DEI, many of which surround the workplace (it only benefits certain groups; it “rewards” people who haven’t “earned” something). In…

An Arsenal of Knowledge and Power in Our Oakland Office

MSC’s Library Contains Nearly 3,000 Titles in Black History, Community Organizing, and Movement Building The air in Oakland, Calif., vibrates with the community’s diversity, along with its storied commitment to social justice movements. The 2020 Bay Area Census revealed a diverse population consisting of 29% Latine,…

MSC Staffers Christine Juang, Daniel Parada, and Lauren Wheat with other conference attendees.

MSC Showcases Fiscal Sponsorship Strategy at National Conference

MSC Staffers Present at the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors Conference In early November, leaders from across the fiscal sponsorship sector gathered in Phoenix, Ariz., for the 2025 National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS) National Gathering . Members of the Movement Strategy Center (MSC) team participate…

Community Chronicles: Stories of Solidarity, Summer 2025

Movement Strategy Center Highlights Milestones, Stories, and Achievements from the Ecosystem Community Chronicles is a seasonal shout-out to our ecosystem partners and their incredible achievements. Read on for some of the ways our ever-growing list of over 150 community-led and centered partners — including Fiscally Sponsored…

Community Chronicles: Stories of Solidarity, Spring 2025

Movement Strategy Center Highlights Milestones, Stories, and Achievements from the Ecosystem Community Chronicles is a seasonal shout-out to our ecosystem partners and their incredible achievements. Read on for some of the ways our ever-growing list of over 150 community-led and centered partners — including Fiscally Sponsored…

MSC Staffers Gather in Three States and Celebrate Pride

From Austin to NYC, Teams Strategize and Meet with Partners As the promise of warmer weather and longer days approached, staff throughout Movement Strategy Center’s (MSC) mostly remote workforce felt an itch to gather in person with teammates and partners to form new bonds and strengthen…

After Incarceration Shoots for the Moon, Lands in Selma (For Now)

Building Relationships at Home in Newburgh and in the South “Wherever we are, we engage people all the time.” That’s why every Monday, you can find After Incarceration (AI) founder Jose Pineda and his team out on Liberty Street in Newburgh, New York. They distribute water…

Seeking Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation in Selma

MSC Joins After Incarceration to Build Beloved Community in Alabama On Sunday, March 7, 1965, John Lewis led over 600 activists and allies across Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. The march, organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC),…

Community Chronicles: Stories of Solidarity, Winter 2025

Movement Strategy Center Highlights Milestones, Stories, and Achievements from the Ecosystem Community Chronicles is a seasonal shout-out to our ecosystem partners and their incredible achievements. Read on for some of the ways our ever-growing list of over 150 community-led and centered partners — including Fiscally Sponsored…

A Tale of Two Cities

Seeking Equitable Transit-Oriented Development in Atlanta MSC Visits the ATL Last June, Movement Strategy Center (MSC) staffers visited Atlanta, Ga. Like most visitors to the city, we explored the local art scene, tried a variety of restaurants, and embarked on a walking tour. Unlike most tourists,…