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Skillsgapp

Draft Membership Interest Sale and Separation Agreement

Summary:

Assist a workforce development technology company by preparing a membership interest sale and separation agreement (incorporated in SC).

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: SC
About the Organization: Skillsgapp is a workforce development technology company that designs career exploration games, Skillionaire Games, and digital learning experiences for youth (13-22+). Through partnerships with employers, colleges, workforce organizations, and government agencies, their games and resources are made available at no cost to schools and students to use to prepare for the future of work. Students can discover career pathways, develop career readiness skills, and connect to pathways and opportunities in high-demand industries.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

The Skillsgapp team is seeking legal assistance to prepare a purchase of membership interest and separation agreement for a co-founder who exited the company at the end of 2025. The split was very amicable. The terms are largely laid out in the Operating Agreement (which can be provided upon request) and have already been mutually agreed upon. They are simply looking to formally document the arrangement, including the purchase of membership interest and separation terms. Their goal is to ensure all necessary agreements are properly executed and maintained in the corporate records as Skillsgapp moves forward with restructuring the company. They are an LLC (taxed as an S Corp) and incorporated in South Carolina.

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Vital Voices

Draft Template MOU and Licensing Agreement

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit training and supporting female leaders by reviewing their template MOU and Licensing Agreement used with their international chapters.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Vital Voices is a nonprofit founded on the idea that nations and communities cannot move forward without women’s voices in leadership positions. They invest in women leaders who are taking on the world’s greatest challenges from violence against women and girls to the climate crisis and more. Vital Voices impacts three million people each year and over 49,000 women have participated in their programming.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Over the past thirty years, Vital Voices has had over 49,000 women and girls participate in their programming. A handful of their alumni have since established Vital Voices chapters in their home countries. There are currently 11 active chapters and three inactive chapters. The Vital Voices team feels it is important to strengthen this collaboration and make sure all of the chapters are aligned.

Vital Voices drafted a template MOU (2 pages) detailing the terms of the relationship, as well as a Licensing Agreement (2 pages) detailing the use of Vital Voices’ name/logo. Both were reviewed by an attorney many years ago. They are now seeking assistance from an attorney to review/update these contracts to ensure they are up to date, reflect best practices, and adequately protect the organization. Ideally, they would like to consolidate these into a single contract if appropriate.

If possible, they would also appreciate guidance on what steps they should take to address the inactive chapters. But this is secondary request.

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Platform for Labour Action International

Draft Affiliation Agreement

Summary:

Assist an organization working to provide legal aid to marginalized workers in Uganda by drafting an affiliation agreement between their U.S. and Ugandan entities.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: United States (Ugandan review will be addressed separately)
About the Organization: Platform for Labor Action (PLA) is a well-established Ugandan organization dedicated to providing legal aid to marginalized workers earning under $160/month and stopping child labour. In 2023, Platform for Labour Action International was established in the United States to support PLA’s mission through research, future fundraising, and expanded operations.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

Platform for Labor Action (PLA) is a well-established Ugandan organization dedicated to providing legal aid to marginalized workers earning under $160/month and stopping child labor. In 2023, PLA International was established in the United States to support PLA’s mission through research, future fundraising, and expanded operations, specifically as a U.S. 501(c)(3) entity.

The PLA team is seeking assistance drafting an affiliation agreement between the U.S. and Ugandan entities to formalize the relationship, clarify roles, and establish proper governance and funding protocols. This agreement is crucial for ensuring PLA International maintains its 501(c)(3) status, particularly regarding IRS compliance, fundraising regulations, international grantmaking protocols, and organizational governance, including proper documentation of fund transfers, OFAC compliance, and intellectual property provisions.

 

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