Program areas at RPA
Sponsored projects - rpa's sponsored project program enables individuals and groups to pursue a variety of specialized charitable grant-making projects and activities consistent with the general mission of rpa. Rpa provides administrative and programmatic support to enable funders to develop, launch and promote high-impact projects around the globe. Fiscal sponsorship substantially reduces the costs typically associated with developing nonprofit governance, management and operational infrastructure. Rpa has extensive experience incubating start-up, innovative and complex projects in the u.s. and overseas. (see schedule o)rpa can:1. Provide strong accounting, hr, finance & it infrastructure. 2. Develop and monitor sophisticated project budget and grant reporting.3. Offer research, analysis, grantmaking and evaluation services.4. Adopt project governance structures that engage external Advisors, funders and other principals.
General fund/rpa consulting - to facilitate Philanthropy and to support the growth of a vital, creative, not-for-profit sector. Rpa has the skill and expertise to engage clients at all stages of the philanthropic life cycle, from concept and start-up to ongoing operations and succession planning. As part of our mission of thoughtful and effective Philanthropy, we share research, best practices and new-thinking that elevate the field of Philanthropy and support the sector.
Charitable funds - rpa serves as a grant-making vehicle that enables a donor to make recommendations with respect to his or her philanthropic objectives. Rpa's charitable giving fund is a flexible, cost-effective way for its donors to achieve their charitable aims. It is an optimal alternative for individuals, couples or families seeking expert philanthropic advice without the expense and complexity of forming a private foundation.