# 1. Apply

## Making a decision  

We understand that choosing a fiscal host and a digital infrastructure to manage your finances can be a big decision! 

That's why we have put together the following resources to help you understand what you'll get by using Accountable. 

A good place to start is our About Accountable section followed by our Questions and Answers. 

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[About Accountable 💸](/about/about-accountable/our-story.md)
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[Questions & Answers 🔑](/about/faqs-and-q-and-as/glossary.md)
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We also recommend looking at our [Fiscal Host page](https://opencollective.com/the-social-change-nest) on Open Collective, and even clicking through some of the 'Collectives' we currently host. It's a good example of how your page can look like if you decide to use Accountable. 

Finally, if you want to find out more about The Social Change Nest, & Agency, head on over to our website [here](https://thesocialchangeagency.org/) and our fiscal hosting page [here](https://thesocialchangeagency.org/fiscal-hosting/).  

## Ready to apply? Let's get started!

The first step is to go to [our Open Collective page](https://opencollective.com/the-social-change-nest).  You can apply by clicking the apply button in the top right hand corner. 

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You'll be asked to fill in a couple of things, like your name & email, and name of your group. **Everything else we can look at together later.** 

## Tell us about your group

Once you've applied, you'll **receive an email** from us asking you to fill in a **short form.**

**You'll need to list at least 2 page admins** (don't worry, this can always change later), your activities, any social media/website links, etc. 

When you submit your form, you'll be asked to book an **Onboarding call.** 

More about this on the next page!

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[2. Onboarding](/about/apply/2.-onboarding.md)
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