[foundation-board] Fwd: Draft Grant Agreement

Thu Jul 7 18:22:02 UTC 2011

Happy to help -- can you give me a timetable?  When are they looking for a response? Any deadlines?

Jordan 

On 6 Jul 2011, at 20:01, Rufus Pollock wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> We have been draft agreement by Omidyar. I'd suggest Jason and Jordan
> review this (if Jordan is up for that). Couple of key points from my
> quick reading:
> 
> 1. They ask for right to designate Grantor Observer on board (but not
> a board member). I think we are good with this.
> 2. They require us to have our annual financials audited going forward
> (which resolves the discussion at the board meeting) - assuming we
> accept the grant.
> 
> Rufus
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Stephen King <sking at omidyar.com>
> Date: 6 July 2011 09:52
> Subject: Draft Grant Agreement
> To: Jason Kitcat <jason.kitcat at okfn.org>
> Cc: rufus pollock <rufus.pollock at okfn.org>, Becky Hogge
> <becky.hogge at okfn.org>, Arwyn Icard <aicard at omidyar.com>, Greg
> Pershall <gpershall at omidyar.com>, Annis Steiner <asteiner at omidyar.com>
> 
> 
> Hi Jason,
> 
> Please find attached a draft copy of the grant agreement for Open
> Knowledge Foundation.  If acceptable to OKF, you should sign and
> return two originals of the agreement (including the side letter in
> Exhibit E) to Arwyn Icard in our Redwood City office via DHL or
> similar service. The address is:
> 
> Omidyar Network
> Suite 200
> 1991 Broadway
> Redwood City
> CA 94063, USA
> 
> It would also be helpful if you could send us a pdf scanned version of
> the signed agreement as well.  Arwyn will arrange for our
> counter-signature. In addition, you should complete the attached wire
> transfer form, so that we have wire transfer instructions for you. If
> you have any questions on the contract do let me know.
> 
> I am also copying Greg Pershall and Annis Steiner from our
> Communications Team who can work with you on an agreed release and
> details to go on our website
> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Stephen
> 
> 
> Stephen King
> Investment Partner
> Omidyar Network
> Phone: + 44 (0)1787 229956
> Mobile + 44 (0)7740 818349
> www.omidyar.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
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