Nonprofit Governance

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Public Rights Project

Review Nonprofit Governing Documents

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit working to close the gap between the promise of our laws and the lived reality of marginalized communities by reviewing three of their governing documents.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: CA
About the Organization: Public Rights Project closes the gap between the promise of our laws and the lived reality of marginalized communities. They work hand in hand with local, state, and tribal governments across the U.S. to equitably enforce laws that protect people’s civil and human rights.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Public Rights Project is a 501(c)(3), incorporated in California. The Public Rights Project team is seeking assistance reviewing the organization’s: (i) Bylaws; (ii) Board Governance Document; and (iii) Fiscal Policies (the fiscal policies have been reviewed by an accountant, and the team is only seeking assistance reviewing terms that touch on board involvement and refer back to the bylaws). They are seeking this review to ensure they are in compliance with California Nonprofit Integrity Law and any other California non-profit legal requirements. These documents were drafted by attorneys, but the Public Rights Project team would appreciate a second set of review.

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The Edible Schoolyard Project

Consultation on Spinning Off a Project Into a New Entity

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit transforming education through organic gardens by providing a consultation on considerations when spinning off a project into a new entity.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: CA
About the Organization: The Edible Schoolyard Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of nourishment, stewardship, and community.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Climate Action, Quality Education, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

A project under Edible Schoolyard will be spinning off in the coming months. It will be a new entity with a separate board and leadership. The Executive Director of Edible Schoolyard is seeking a comprehensive consultation to discuss what key considerations/things she should be thinking about as she oversees this process.

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The Learning Accelerator

Consultation on Re-Domiciling a Nonprofit

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit accelerating learning in K-12 education by advising on re-domiciling their organization.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S. (CA-based nonprofit)
About the Organization: The Learning Accelerator (TLA) is a national nonprofit building an education field where practitioners, leaders, and policymakers learn faster and change systems together to ensure every child gets what they need to reach their full potential. TLA accelerates individual, organizational, and sector learning to transform K-12 education.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The Learning Accelerator (TLA) is currently incorporated/registered in CA. However, TLA no longer has a major presence in the state. Their work and staff are currently decentralized, and they would like to re-domicile in another jurisdiction. They are seeking a consultation to discuss: (i) whether this is feasible; (ii) what the process would entail; and (iii) what state best suits their needs (e.g., has less onerous requirements than CA). If possible, after the consultation, they would also appreciate assistance updating their bylaws and related documents. However, this is a secondary request.

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