Assignments/Responsibilities: This important section of the MOU describes the duties and responsibilities of each partner.The Period: Specify a time period for the partnership with start and end dates.It should generally be specific to indicate the types of organizations (“a nonprofit corporation headquartered in the District of Columbia”). The Parties: The next clause in an MOU describes the parties to the agreement.Ulterior motives have no place in effective partnerships. The overall intent clause must accurately reflect what the parties are intending to do. “Whereas the mission of We CARE is to provide hot meals to homeless persons living in the District of Columbia, and the mission of We DELIVER is to deliver food to homeless persons living in the District of Columbia, the organizations hereby agree to collaborate in developing an integrated food preparation and delivery system ‘beginning September 1, 2008.” Overall Intent: Many MOUs begin with a brief description of the overall intent of the parties, such as.As with any contract, it is critical to obtain legal counsel before obligating your nonprofit. Since each project and its partners are unique, the following suggestions are provided as an example. There are a number of elements that should be contained in a typical Memorandum of Understanding. The refusal to put anything in writing is a red flag and may be sufficient reason not to proceed with the arrangement. your partner‘s overall commitment to the project,.how each organization will assess or evaluate the success of the project and.what aspects of the project your partner is willing to be responsible for.
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