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Congratulations to Mr. Nobody Against Putin on their Academy Award win, and to the Infrastructure Behind It

Mr. Nobody Against Putin’s Oscar win for Best Documentary Feature highlights not only a powerful story, but the infrastructure that makes stories like this possible. Behind the film is Entertainment to Affect Change (E2AC), a fiscal sponsor that has scaled from supporting 10 to over 100 projects since 2024. This milestone is a reminder that real impact is built not just on creativity, but on the systems that enable it.

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The True Foundation of Fiscal Sponsorship

Fiscal sponsorship is not just a funding shortcut. It’s a legal and fiduciary partnership where a nonprofit assumes oversight, control, and responsibility for a project’s charitable activities. At its core, the model works because risk is centralized with the sponsor, requiring strong governance, compliance, and discretion over funds. When understood clearly, fiscal sponsorship can accelerate impact while protecting public trust.

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The New Project Director's Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship: How to Pick the Right Sponsor and Build a Strong Partnership

Starting a new nonprofit project takes courage. But doing it without a 501(c)(3) can be confusing fast. Fiscal sponsorship can be a powerful way to get started, especially if you understand what you’re actually signing up for.

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The Sourdough Starter Approach to Spinning Out Fiscal Sponsorship Projects

Many fiscally sponsored projects are ready to become independent long before the systems around them are. Spin-outs today often mean rebuilding financial systems from scratch, chasing missing records, and watching recurring donations drop. We explore why this happens—and how Mazlo’s architecture keeps the “living culture” of a project intact during the transition.

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When Federal Funding Vanishes: How to Build a More Resilient Nonprofit

Federal grants once seen as reliable are now being cut mid-cycle—leaving nonprofits scrambling. This guide helps you assess your revenue mix, understand where you're most at risk, and build a more resilient funding strategy heading into 2026.

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Collaborating for Change: How Mazlo Helped Entertainment 2 Affect Change (E2AC) Scale Storytelling for Good

When E2AC set out to support mission-driven storytellers, they quickly ran into the limits of manually managing fiscal sponsorship. With Mazlo, they gained the infrastructure to scale more than 10x to 150+ projects, all without sacrificing transparency, control, or creative momentum.

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Debit Cards for Nonprofits: Compliance Made Easy

Debit cards designed for nonprofits. Maintain control, ensure compliance, and track spending across projects in real time.

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How to Simplify Nonprofit Fund Management Across Multiple Projects

Learn smarter ways to manage nonprofit project funds. Simplify tracking, stay compliant, and see every dollar in real time with Mazlo.

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Banking for Nonprofits vs. For-Profits: Why the Difference Matters

A nonprofit bank account is more than a checking account. Learn how Mazlo helps with fund segregation, audit trails, and visibility to protect your mission.