Fiscal Sponsorship, Bail Funds, and Mutual Aid Basics
This guide draws on the expertise of organizers and lawyers with direct experience in executing large-scale mutual aid and bail fund projects within Muslim communities. Please note this document is not legal advice or exhaustive and does not replace consulting with an attorney.
November 11, 2024
Empowering Grassroots Organizations
Welcome to the Community Guide for Grassroots Groups, an essential resource designed to support grassroots organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, and fiscal sponsors working in mutual aid, bail funds, and Palestine solidarity initiatives.
This guide provides critical Know Your Rights (KYR) information, actionable frameworks, and key recommendations to navigate targeting, risk, and government scrutiny. It is a must-read for those seeking to build resilience and protect their infrastructure while advancing justice and equity in their communities.
What’s Inside the Guide?
The guide is divided into three sections to address core challenges:
Organizational Infrastructure Development
Explore guiding questions and checklists to strengthen your structure.
Threat Mapping and Resilience Planning
Learn how to assess risks and plan for oppositional threats.
Know Your Rights Resources
Gain practical advice for managing mutual aid and donation compliance.
Key Features
This guide includes:
Practical frameworks for managing legal structures, compliance, and record-keeping.
Threat-mapping tools for building resilience against government scrutiny and other risks.
KYR resources tailored for mutual aid efforts, with insights from experienced organizers and legal experts.
Please note: This guide is not legal advice and does not replace consultation with an attorney.
About the Developers
The guide was developed by Darakshan Raja and Nabihah Maqbool, leveraging years of experience in grassroots organizing, mutual aid coordination, and legal defense within Muslim communities.
