Resource developer contract for Jerome Knapp

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Resource Development Contract Between Open Source Ecology and Jerome Knapp


The following is an agreement between Open Source Ecology, its principal representative, Dr. Marcin Jakubowski, and Jerome Knapp.


Open Source Ecology, its fiscal sponsor or agent, along with its principal representative Marcin Jakubowski agree to retain the services of Jerome Knapp for the purpose of soliciting grants, donations and other funds necessary for the financial and organizational growth of the Open Source Ecology program until such time that either or both parties agree that such services are no longer necessary or in the best interest of either party. This agreement is non-exclusive, in that OSE or Jerome may work with other individuals and groups on fundraising issues.


Furthermore, Open Source Ecology, its fiscal sponsor or agent, along with its principal representative Marcin Jakubowski agree to extend to Jerome Knapp the right to act as a representative of Open Source Ecology for the sole purpose of soliciting grants, donations or other funds.


Furthermore, Open Source Ecology, its fiscal sponsor or agent, along with its principal representative Marcin Jakubowski agree to compensate Jerome Knapp for services rendered as discussed in the Specific Terms below.


Furthermore, it is understood and agreed that:


  1. This agreement is personal between the aforementioned concerned parties;

  2. No amendment or addition to this agreement shall be made unless made in writing and executed by the parties;

  3. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America;

  4. Neither party shall be liable for any breach of any term of this agreement that is the result of any clause beyond the reasonable control of the party in breach;

  5. Any notice to be served on any of the parties shall be sent electronically or in writing by certified mail and shall be deemed to have been received within 72 hours of posting or 72 hours if sent by electronic (email) or facsimile transmission to the correct number or electronic mail address of the addressee.


Specific Terms:


  1. Jerome Knapp is responsible for Securing Funds. 'Securing Funds' is defined as the completion of the entire process from research, contacting, grantwriting, up to delivery of funds to bank account no. 313352 of Terra Foundation (fiscal sponsor), San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, with the SESLOC Federal Credit Union, PO Box 5360, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA, routing number 322282713, mentioning 'Open Source Ecology.'

  2. Jerome Knapp shall be paid for fundraising services rendered as an independent contractor. Payment shall be contingent upon Securing Funds.

  3. Payment shall be rendered on any grant, donation or fund amount successfully raised by Jerome Knapp, on behalf of Open Source Ecology - to be paid within 90 days of receipt of said grant. Receipt of funds is marked upon the date of receipt of funds at the Terra/OSE account at the SESLOC Federal Credit Union, and the amount of funds is the exact amount that enters the Terra/OSE account.

  4. Reward structure is 10% of total raised, up to $60k/year, with bonus of $20k more upon Securing Funds of $1.2M/year for a total of $80k

  5. Reward bonus further includes 3% on any funds secured above $1.2M.

  6. You produce a fundraising milestone plan (to be filled in here and added to Rollout Plan.

  7. All monies secured logged on Jerome Log on the wiki. Updating of your log on a regular basis (at least once a week, hopefully every day if you are working on it every day)

  8. Compliance with OSE transparency procedures to facilitate assessment of progress and allocation of funds in Rollout Plan: logging all funds secured and work done at Jerome Log, filling out the Team Culturing Survey including picture and brief introductory video (placed automatically at Jerome Knapp wiki page) plus OSE Resource Development Strategy documentation on our wiki. See sample - Log. See Instructions for questions on wiki edits.

  9. All documents shall be posted on the OSE Wiki for transparency, both as a file upload and as HTML embedded on the corresponding wiki page. See Kauffman Proposal as an example. Documents include copies of grant applications and paperwork, other submissions to funding organizations, and this contract

  10. Jerome agrees to publish this contract agreement on the OSE wiki.

  11. Jerome agrees to promote the values of Open Source Ecology, and to not misrepresent its intent and direction.



Signature 1: __________________________________________________ Date:



Signature 2: __________________________________________________ Date:

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