Partnerships to achieve the Goals

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Penn Asian Senior Services

Consultation on Establishing A New Entity for Healthcare Services

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit that promotes the well-being of Asian American seniors by providing a consultation on whether it is advisable to establish a separate entity for their new healthcare offerings.

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Jurisdictions: U.S. (PA-based nonprofit)
About the Organization: Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSi) is committed to promoting the well-being of Asian American seniors and other adults who may be disadvantaged by language and cultural barriers. The PASSi team strives to achieve this mission by providing a variety of services that empower older adults to continue thriving independently and offers several programs including home care, an adult day center, a senior community center, vocational training and social services.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

PASSi is starting a new project called PASSi Primary Care that will provide diverse seniors with language accessible options for primary care from a providers/place that they know and trust. They are seeking a consultation to discuss whether it is advisable to set up a new entity for this offering with a separate EIN. It would be helpful to speak with someone with healthcare experience.

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Kū-A-Kanaka

Draft Conflict of Interest Policy

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise supporting native Hawaiians draft a Conflict of Interest Policy.

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Jurisdictions: US/Hawaii
About the Organization: Kū-A-Kanaka is a family-owned an operated social enterprise that provides products and services to revitalize Hawaiian language, culture and traditions and further the well-being and resiliency of Hawaiʻiʻs local community.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Kū-A-Kanaka is spinning off one of their existing programs into a new nonprofit called EA Ecoveristy. They have an EIN and are now getting ready to submit their federal filing. Several members of the Kū-A-Kanaka team will be involved, and they are seeking assistance drafting a Conflict of Interest Policy.

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ShockTalk

Assist with Adjusting Equity

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise developing a telemental health platform for the Indigenous community adjust equity on behalf of two employees.

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Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: ShockTalk is a culturally tailored telemental health platform focused on creating culturally appropriate and financially sustainable relationships between Indigenous therapy seekers, and Indigenous mental healthcare providers.
Legal Entity Type: Hybrid (nonprofit + for-profit affiliates)
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Partnerships to achieve the Goals
Legal Issue(s):

ShockTalk is seeking assistance adjusting the equity for two employees who signed Restricted Stock Purchase Agreements last year. One has moved on to a new role and noted that she would like to release her equity. The other is still with ShockTalk, but due to a conflict-of-interest policy with another organization, has indicated that she would like to release her equity as well. The ShockTalk team is now seeking assistance navigating this process.

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Duo Development

Consultation on Entity Structure

Summary:

Assist an startup promoting ethical real estate practices by providing a consultation to answer discrete questions around their entity structure.

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Jurisdictions: US (Chicago-based)
About the Organization: Duo Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating ethical real estate development that benefits society. Their offerings include three distinct services (i) strategy and design consulting; (ii) real estate development; and (iii) research ventures.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

Duo Development is currently registered as a nonprofit in Illinois. However, they are seeking a consultation to explore the most appropriate legal structure for their organization given their three different offerings. For example, they’d like to develop a strategy around how they should think about the legal entities related to their real estate development projects. They are also considering turning the consulting arm of the organization into a for-profit entity and would like to understand the implications.

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Activate, the social benefit network

Consultation on Fair Use

Summary:

Assist a startup launching social networking tools to encourage healthy online behaviors with an IP consultation around the use of photos and testimonials on its website.

 

 

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Jurisdictions: US
About the Organization: Activate, “the social benefit network”, aims to launch novel social networking tools that create a healthy and productive online experience, in conjunction with a revenue model that is empowering and reinforces positive life habits. Activate also uses an inclusive entrepreneurship philosophy and execution strategy that allocates 99% of profits to benevolent organizations and causes, such as American military veterans, teachers, nurses, police officers, children, the homeless, etc. to align moral and financial incentives in society and build a passionate and progressive membership base.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
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SDG(s):Partnerships to achieve the Goals
Legal Issue(s):

Activate is launching their company brochure website and seeking a consultation around fair use for materials used on the site. They have a few questions relating to appropriate citations for data, quotes, pictures and other research, as well as required disclaimers.

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Manzanita Works

Consultation on Employee Onboarding

Summary:

Assist a community organization supporting the welfare of workers and their families by providing a consultation on employee onboarding.

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  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: California
About the Organization: Manzanita Works is a community organization that works with employers and local volunteers in the Bay Area to address gaps in community resources. They support the welfare of employees and their families by assisting with everything from transportation to and from work to childcare.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

After working with volunteers and independent contracts for several years, the Manzanita team will now be hiring full time employees. They are seeking a consultation to discuss strategies and the process of onboarding new employees, as well as assistance drafting a template Employment Agreement.

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