Community Initiatives Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Community Initiatives is a mid-sized nonprofit organization that provides fiscal sponsorship and shared back-office services to unincorporated community projects. It offers a shared 501(c)(3) status along with financial management, human resources, and grant-management support, enabling sponsored initiatives to focus on delivering public benefits. Based in Oakland, California, the organization oversees more than $90 million in nonprofit assets across roughly 160 projects. The organization administers payroll and benefits for more than 800 employees each year and provides comprehensive liability insurance to all sponsored projects, underscoring its function in nonprofit administration. Its work centers on enabling community projects and partnerships to operate with administrative stability and compliance. In 2025, Community Initiatives launched a Wildfire Rapid Response service to provide immediate support for communities affected by wildfires in Los Angeles.