Read news and articles about Mazlo and the Nonprofit sector.
November 13, 2025
With smarter tools and a maturing model, there’s never been a better time for funders to act.
Most fiscal sponsors undercharge for their services. Here's how to calculate true costs, structure sustainable fees, and have honest conversations with sponsored projects about pricing.
September 28, 2025
Fiscal sponsors play a vital role in supporting new missions, but they also carry heavy compliance responsibilities. The most common pitfalls include co-mingling funds, issuing improper receipts, misusing restricted funds, poor documentation, and late IRS reporting. These mistakes can trigger penalties, audits, and loss of donor trust.
September 27, 2025
Nonprofits struggle with financial chaos. Tracking donations, grants, and compliance across disconnected systems. Mazlo solves this by turning every transaction into a compliant, auditable workflow with built-in automation for accounting, donation letters, and reporting. The platform simplifies what used to take hours of manual work into a seamless process, reducing admin burdens and unlocking growth.
Mazlo has raised a total of $4.6M from Westbound Equity Partners, super{set}, Social Good Fund, a16z, Charles Oppenheimer, along with friends, family, and advisors, to build a compliance-driven banking platform specifically for nonprofit finance. It launches with 60 organizations, totaling 1,600 users, in 47 states.
Mazlo was honored to join NNFS, engaging with fiscal sponsors, showcasing innovative financial tools, and driving conversations on the future of nonprofit finance.
A strategic fundraising system is essential for nonprofit success. The Donor Operations Framework (DonorOps) helps organizations understand why donors care, how they engage, and what donor success looks like, driving key performance metrics like retention, acquisition, and revenue.
If you’re passionate about launching a nonprofit, you’ve likely wondered: should I start my own 501(c)(3), or should I operate under a fiscal sponsor?
Jim Collins is one of the most respected business thinkers of our time. His book Good to Great has shaped how companies think about leadership, strategy, and long-term success. But for nonprofit leaders like Sarah, his insights are even more relevant.
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