Women Leading Kentucky
Draft Essential Contracts to Power Women’s Leadership and Community Impact
Support WLK by drafting contracts that power women’s leadership and inclusive partnerships.
Posted May 23, 2025
Work & Deliverables
Tasks & Deliverables:
1. Review Background Materials
- Understand Women Leading Kentucky’s mission, programs, and typical partnership models
- Review any existing templates or past agreements (if available)
2. Draft Four Contracts
- Partnership Agreement – Defines roles, responsibilities, and shared goals with mission-aligned partners
- Independent Contractor Agreement – Outlines terms for service providers (scope, payment, IP, confidentiality)
- Corporate Sponsorship Agreement – Covers terms of financial/in-kind sponsorships and sponsor recognition
- In-Kind Donation Service Agreement – Details the terms of donated services or goods (scope, use, acknowledgment)
3. Tailor Language to Nonprofit Context
- Ensure clarity, legal compliance, and relevance to nonprofit use
- Align tone and structure with WLK’s values and community-focused mission
4. Provide Brief Guidance on Each Agreement
- Include a short summary or key points the nonprofit team should understand when using each agreement
5. Incorporate Feedback
- Respond to one round of feedback from the nonprofit staff
- Make any necessary revisions for clarity or alignment
Deliverables:
- Four final, editable contracts in Word format
- A brief (1–2 paragraph) summary or “how to use” note for each agreement
Preparation Phase
- Schedule a background call with WLK executive director
- Sign and return volunteer agreement
- Review WLK’s mission, values, and any existing agreement templates or resources
- Confirm timeline, deliverables, and communication preferences
Collaboration Phase
- Draft four agreements
- Include a brief “how to use” summary for each contract
- Submit first drafts to volunteer coordinator
- Schedule follow-up call to discuss feedback and questions
- Revise drafts based on input and finalize documents
Wrap Up
- Send final, editable versions of all four agreements and usage notes to volunteer coordinator
- Confirm project completion and address any final questions
Women Leading Kentucky
At Women Leading Kentucky (WLK), we are committed to empowering women to thrive personally and professionally. Through our transformative leadership programs, we inspire women to break down barriers, embrace their potential, and create a lasting impact in their communities. Mission: We intentionally engage all women through partnerships and innovative programming to advance leadership excellence. Vision: We are a diverse, inclusive, statewide organization recognized for elevating women. Values: We are committed to: L • Leadership E • Ethical & Respectful Practices A • All-inclusive Environments D • Development & Continuous Improvement
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Women Leading Kentucky
At Women Leading Kentucky (WLK), we are committed to empowering women to thrive personally and professionally. Through our transformative leadership programs, we inspire women to break down barriers, embrace their potential, and create a lasting impact in their communities. Mission: We intentionally engage all women through partnerships and innovative programming to advance leadership excellence. Vision: We are a diverse, inclusive, statewide organization recognized for elevating women. Values: We are committed to: L • Leadership E • Ethical & Respectful Practices A • All-inclusive Environments D • Development & Continuous Improvement