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Vera Institute of Justice Spin-Off Tool Kit
Publication year:
2007
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 25, 2007
ANNOTATION: The "process by which Vera projects are transformed into independent organizations," the spinning off of a demonstration project, is described (p. 3). Sections following an introduction are: a look at Vera's spin-offs; phases and timing of spin-off -- demonstration, spin-off, total independence; building operation, administrative, and legal capacity -- space, human resources, technology, fiscal operations, risk management and insurance, contract assignments, and obtaining legal counsel; independence contracts; establishing an independent public image -- a name for the spin-off, graphic identity, and communications strategy; creating a separate legal entity -- the corporate name, incorporation, bylaws, tax exemption, and board governance; conclusion; spinning off the best -- a distinctive strategy for the nonprofit sector; and phases of spin-off -- key steps.