Community Partner: Fusion Partnerships
Intern: Molly Hirshik
Site Supervisor: Keith Gavazzi
What is Fusion Partnerships?
Through collaborative action, including fiscal sponsorship, Fusion Partnerships, Inc. works to be a catalyst for justice
and peace. Our vision for Baltimore is thriving communities with equitable resources, modeling collaborative
processes and organizational structures which foster social justice, peace and love.
Tasks:
• Updated and formalized internal processes and forms
• Analyzed Fusion partners' income trends from
donations, grants, and contracts
• Spearheaded the adoption of new CRM software for
contact management
• Developed content for board members and potential
funders
The magic of Fusion didn’t truly hit me until I had the chance to visit some of their
70+ partners in week six of my internship. Yes, I understood the scope of their
work in theory, but I could not grasp the tangible impact until I had a chance to
witness it myself. One of the benefits of fiscal sponsorship is that it allows these
small grassroots organizations to focus on their mission instead of getting tied up
in the “business” side of things, which Fusion handles. Applying for 501(c)3 status
is costly in both time and money, but Fusion allows their partners to av