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GDI Solutions

GDI Solutions fiscal sponsorship program is based on the Model C sponsorship (Grantor-Grantee) framework. GDI Solutions and the fiscally sponsored organization are separate legal, tax, and accounting entities. Accordingly, GDI Solutions (Grantor):

  • Accepts charitable funds on behalf of the fiscally sponsored organization (grantee/initiative) and re-grants those funds to the grantee
  • Exercises control and oversight over the administration of funds in the Sponsorship program

GDI Solutions’ fiscal sponsorship allows initiatives to immediately obtain the credibility and benefits of 501(c)3 status and start implementation more quickly, minimizing administrative burdens and maximizing outcomes and impact.

It provides more flexible and cost-effective options to support initiatives implemented by GDI and its regional hubs. GDI Solutions offers competitive pricing options for initiatives that have smaller operating budgets by reducing minimum costs that must pass onto initiatives under any fiscal sponsorship agreement (lower minimum costs compared to other fiscal sponsorship programs).

GDI Solutions also provides fiscal sponsorship services to donor collaboratives, including The Agency Fund, who have pooled resources to support high-impact projects in the U.S. and around the world. Under this model, GDI Solutions works with principals of the donor collaborative to receive funding and re-grant to organizations selected through a rigorous application process.

 

Team

Steve Bergen
Steve Bergen
Associate Director, Operations & Special Projects - GDI Americas
Kristi Bottoms
Kristi Bottoms
Staff Accountant - GDI Americas
Lauren Monahan
Lauren Monahan
Manager, Operations & Compliance - GDI Americas
Denis Slootsky
Denis Slootsky
Controller - GDI Americas
Andrew Stern
Andrew Stern
Founder & CEO - GDI Americas
Elizabeth VanDerWoude
Elizabeth VanDerWoude
CFO & Treasurer - GDI Americas

Board

Habtamu Girma Agaje
Habtamu Girma Agaje
Board Member - GDI Solutions
Dr. Omchand Mahdu
Dr. Omchand Mahdu
Board Member - GDI Solutions
Wadzi Katsidzira
Wadzi Katsidzira
Board Member - GDI Solutions
Andrew Stern
Andrew Stern
Founder & CEO - GDI Americas

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Global partners

Systems change work requires local depth and global reach, and our organizational structure matches that. We are a network of locally-run and independently-managed global partners with a shared vision and mission. The partners work together to build knowledge and capacity in our incubation services, and our team often collaborates across partners in their support of initiatives.