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THISAGREEMENT, made by and between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and (INSERT CLIENT NAME), is executed for the provisions of service pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth below.
INTRODUCTION
Established in 1992 with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is a university-based center serving nonprofits, foundations, and others seeking to transform their communities for the public good. The Johnson Center for Philanthropy is recognized nationally for its applied research and professional development benefiting funders and nonprofit leaders through the faculty and staff of the center’s Community Research Institute, Philanthropy Archives and Library, Nonprofit Services, Institute for Foundation and Donor Learning, and its endowed chairs – the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy and W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair.
- PROJECT:
1.1.Effective Dates.The Services will begin on the effective date of INSERT DATEand continue through INSERT DATE or until any later date agreed in writing between the parties.
1.2.Speaking Engagement Topic:INSERT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT TOPIC INFORMATION
1.3.(INSERT CLIENT NAME) Responsibilities:
1.3.1.Equipment & Room set up specifications:[Describe, the layout of seats, podium/stage, easel(s), whiteboard, projector, etc., and the specific equipment that (INSERT CLIENT NAME) is to provide at the (INSERT CLIENT’S NAME) expense.
1.3.2.Handouts: a PDF OR POWERPOINT file containing printer-ready handout pages will be emailed to the (INSERT CLIENT NAME) 2 weeks prior to the event date. The (INSERT CLIENT NAME) is responsible for printing and distributing handouts to (INSERT CLIENT NAME) attendees. Please contact our office if you prefer we handle (for an additional fee) all duplication.
- FEES AND PAYMENT FOR SERVICES (BE SPECIFIC)
Total
Speaking Fee / $.00
Transportation and accommodations / $.00
$.00
Total / $.00
2.1. Payment Schedule.
- INSERT DATE (at signing of contract IF APPLICABLE)$.00
- INSERT DATE (at completion of project) $.00
Total Project Cost: $.00
All payments to the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy should be made payable and mailed to:
GVSU – Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
200 The Bicycle Factory
201 Front Ave. S.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
3. OWNERSHIP, USE, AND PUBLICATIONDO YOU SEE A NEED FOR THIS SECTION?
3.1. Rights to written materials and work product.Standard pre- existing materials, PowerPoints,manuals, instruments, technology, data, or analyses created or published by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy that are used in conjunction with Services under this Agreement shall remain the sole property of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy.
Likewise, standard pre-existing concepts, materials, manuals, data or analysis created or published by (INSERT CLIENT NAME) that are used in conjunction with Services under this Agreement shall ream the sole property of (INSERT CLIENT NAME). All results from work conducted under this Agreement (e.g., reports, analyses, symposia programs or maps) and expressly created for the use of (INSERT CLIENT NAME) shall become the INSERT EITHER SOLE OR JOINT property of (INSERT CLIENT NAME), and (INSERT CLIENT NAME) will have sole responsibility for utilization and distribution of these materials. Work and materials previously published by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy that are customized for (INSERT CLIENT NAME) shall become joint property by both parties and can be utilized and distributed by both parties. Instruments, including but not limited to, focus group guides, interview guides, surveys, strategic plans, and training materials and the copyright in those Instruments, prepared by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy shall become the shared property of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy and (INSERT CLIENT NAME) such that either party may use those instruments in whole or in part without compensation to the other for other purposes not related to the work of this Agreement. For jointly-owned work and materials, the Johnson Center for Philanthropy and (INSERT CLIENT NAME) (or their Lead representatives on this project, INSERT NAME OF designees) shall be jointly cited as the source.
- CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
4.1.The Johnson Center for Philanthropy shall disclose to (INSERT CLIENT NAME) any perceived or apparent conflict of interest related to the scope of work of this Agreement. In signing this agreement, Johnson Center for Philanthropy accepts the responsibility for disclosure to (INSERT CLIENT NAME) of all applicable perceived or apparent conflicts of interest.
- FURTHER UNDERSTANDINGS
5.1.The parties will work together to meet the requirements of this agreement. At the request of either party, a meeting or conference will be held between (INSERT CLIENT NAME) and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy representatives to resolve any problems or develop any improvements in the operating procedures.
5.2.All decisions related to the planning and implementation of the contents of this agreement shall be made jointly by the parties to this agreement.
5.3.(INSERT CLIENT NAME) and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy acknowledge and agree that no party shall be responsible for any loss, injury or other damage to the person or property of any employee or volunteer participating in this agreement unless such loss, injury or damage results from the negligence or willful misconduct of that party, its agents, officers, or employees.
5.4.No party is an agent of the other. No party has the right or authority to bind the other party through its actions or any other contracts or communications.
5.5.This Memorandum of Understanding shall be governed by, construed, and applied in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
- MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
6.1This Agreement can be terminated at any time with 30 days written notice given by either (INSERT CLIENT NAME) or the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy.
6.2This Agreement may be modified at any time with 30 days written notice upon mutual agreement by (INSERT CLIENT NAME) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center Philanthropy.
SIGNATURES
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED
INSERT CLIENT NAME
By:______Date: ______
Printed Name: ______
INSERT NAME AND POSITION
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
By:______Date: ______
Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director