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Manodharma

Draft Memorandum of Understanding

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit that supports educators/entrepreneurs across the US and India by drafting an MOU.

Referred by:

  • Other
Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: Manodharma is an integrating organization that enables educators and entrepreneurs in the US and India to work together to scale and sustain social good. By way of example, Manodharma partnered with another US – based nonprofit to distribute 450,000 books to children in need across India.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
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SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

The founder of Manodharma has developed a relationship with an organization that created a mobile app to teach English, math, and job skills. They plan to work together to bring the solution to individuals across India. Manodharma’s founder is seeking assistance drafting an MOU sets forth the terms of their relationship/work.

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The Education Trust

Consultation on Employee Unionization

Summary:

Advise nonprofit working to improve education opportunities for low income students on considerations in the event employees unionize.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Education Trust (Ed Trust) advocates for the high academic achievement of all students, particularly those of color or living in poverty. They work with educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders across the country to transform schools into institutions that serve all students well.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Ed Trust is seeking a consultation to discuss factors to consider if their employees decide to unionize.

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The Education Trust

Review FMLA and Parental Leave Approval Processes

Summary:

Review FMLA and parental leave approval processes on behalf of a nonprofit advocating for high academic achievement for all students.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: The Education Trust (Ed Trust) advocates for the high academic achievement of all students, particularly those of color or living in poverty. They work with educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders across the country to transform schools into institutions that serve all students well.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Ed Trust is seeking assistance reviewing their FMLA and parental leave approval processes, related communications, and documentation practices.

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Found in Translation

Advise on Liability and Mitigating Risk

Summary:

Help a nonprofit training woman as medical interpreters minimize liability when providing childcare for program participants.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Found in Translation trains low-income bilingual women to become medical interpreters, helping them achieve economic security while advancing equality in healthcare access and improving patient outcomes.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Pre-pandemic, Found in Translation offered free, on-site, childcare assistance for students enrolled in their program. Care was provided by university students and volunteers, under the supervision of Found in Translation staff. In special circumstances, offsite childcare was supported as well. Students were asked to find and pay the caretakers directly and Found in Translation reimbursed students for the costs. Due to Covid, Found in Translation’s programming is now largely virtual and the need for off-site childcare has increased substantially. Some students have had problems: (i) finding childcare providers on their own; and (ii) paying for the costs upfront. Found in Translation is now considering a model where they recommend or provide membership to childcare search providers and potentially pay the care providers directly, but they are concerned about liability. They are seeking a consultation to better understand how one or both of these changes might impact their liability and would like to discuss strategies for limiting/minimizing any risks. If possible, they would also appreciate guidance on potential liabilities, should they return to the on-site model.

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SolarBuddy

Advise on Prospective Carbon Offsetting Initiative

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise working to end extreme energy poverty by answering discrete questions about a prospective carbon offsetting initiative.

Referred by:

  • Other
Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: SolarBuddy is a nonprofit committed to gifting millions of solar lights to children living in extreme energy poverty, while simultaneously educating and inspiring people around the world to be agents of change and end extreme energy poverty by 2030.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

SolarBuddy plans to provide a tax-deductible giving platform to employees via their employer to offset their carbon production both during their working days and personal life. This process/program will include involvement from SolarBuddy’s carbon trading partner, as well as a social enterprise dedicated to innovative carbon reduction programs. SolarBuddy is now seeking a consultation to discuss whether SolarBuddy can offer the employers mentioned above certain carbon credits as an incentive to participate in the payroll giving programs. They have some discrete questions ranging from whether employee benefits laws are implicated to possible effects on tax deductions for charitable donations. The SolarBuddy team would appreciate assistance by August 31st if possible.

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