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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
Jurisdiction(s): 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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