HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. Apply: Submit your project idea and basic background.
2. Onboarding: We review your proposal for alignment with our values and legal requirements.
3. Agreement: Sign a simple fiscal hosting agreement—defining roles, responsibilities, and eligible activities.
4. Fundraise & Operate: Use VCS Academy’s transaction accounts, donation tools, and reporting infrastructure.
5. Transparency: You see real-time updates on your budget, donors, and expenses.
6. Spin-off Option: When you’re ready, we help you become independent—transitioning you and your funds and assets to your new entity after completing your Leadership Learning Pathway.
BENEFITS
1. Canva Pro cloud design suite.
2. Global Giving online fundraising platform and its network of philanthropists.
3. Discounted nonprofit Stripe payment processing fees on collected donations.
4. A dedicated account manager to streamline financial transactions, wire transfers, and end-of-year reporting.
5. Dedicated transparent, live, and public OpenCollective management of funds and transactions.
6. Use VCS Academy’s reputation, policies, and accounting to reassure funders and supporters.
7. START FAST! Fundraise and receive grants under our legal umbrella—no need for immediate registration.
8. We manage taxation, due diligence, and financial reporting to keep your project accountable and audit-ready.
WHO IS IT FOR?
1. New or emerging projects that want to start operating, fundraising, or pilot programs without the delay and cost of incorporation.
2. Grassroots, community, or mutual aid groups who need a trusted financial “home.”
3. International collaborations and diaspora initiatives supporting humanitarian causes, especially in complex environments (like crisis zones).
4. Have been using personal accounts for funds and are encountering challenges.
5. Seek a more transparent and collaborative approach to fund management.
6. Require assistance with project administration and support.
7. Are expanding rapidly and require guidance on scaling responsibly and transparently.