Glossary of terms used on this site

F

Fellowship for Intentional Community

The Fellowship for Intentional Community nurtures connections and cooperation among communitarians and their friends. We provide publications, referrals, support services, and sharing opportunities for a wide range of intentional communities, cohousing groups, ecovillages, community networks, support organizations, and people seeking a home in community.

Aliases: FIC, F.I.C.

Fiscal Sponsorship

The practice of non-profit organizations offering their legal and tax-exempt status to groups engaged in activities related to the organization's missions. It typically involves a fee-based contractual arrangement between a project and an established non-profit.

freebox

a box (or closet) in which the contents are free of charge.