Yayasan Sungai Watch Indonesia
Nonprofit Operations Consultation
Summary:
Support a nonprofit dedicated to stopping plastic pollution in the ocean by cleaning Indonesian rivers with guidance on board development and general best practices for nonprofit operations in the U.S.
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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Sungai Watch is a non-profit organization on a mission to stop plastic from going into the ocean by cleaning our rivers.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Life Below Water (conservation and sustainability), Life on Land (sustainability of ecosystems), Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):
Yayasan Sungai Watch Indonesia operates a nonprofit equivalent in Indonesia and a 501(c)(3) in the United States, registered in New York. The U.S. entity primarily serves as a fundraising arm for the Indonesian organization. As fundraising activities in the U.S. grow, the team seeks legal consultation on best practices for operating a nonprofit and considerations for structuring and expanding the Board of Directors.