Fundraiser Employment Contract

FUNDRAISER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Parties and Effective Date

This Fundraiser Employment Contract ("Agreement") is entered into between Employer Name: , with principal address: , and Employee Name: . The effective date of employment is .

Personal Information

Position and Term

Start Date:    Employment Status: Full-time Part-time Independent Contractor

Exempt Status: Exempt Non-exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

The Employee accepts employment as a fundraiser and agrees to perform duties that include, but are not limited to, donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, proposal development, event coordination, and recordkeeping. Employee shall comply with Employer's written policies and applicable laws governing charitable solicitations and donor confidentiality. The Employee's primary office location:

Compensation and Expenses

Commission Rate on Net Gifts: . Commission payments are subject to clawback provisions for refunded or revoked gifts.

Benefits

Benefits (if any) will be provided in accordance with Employer policies. Employer will make available the following benefits:

Background Check, References and Certifications

Employee hereby authorizes Employer to verify any and all information provided, including employment history, education, criminal records, and credit checks where permitted by law, and to contact references and former employers. Employee Authorization: I authorize background and reference checks.

Employment History

Dates Employed: From To

Dates Employed: From To

Education

Professional References (3)

Legal Terms and Employer Policies

At-Will Employment: Employment under this Agreement is at-will. Either Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, unless specifically modified in a separate, signed written agreement.

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Confidentiality and Donor Privacy: Employee will keep confidential all donor lists, gift information, prospect research, fundraising strategies, and other proprietary information. Employee acknowledges that donor information is the exclusive property of Employer. Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information is grounds for discipline and may result in legal action.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition: During employment and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination, Employee shall not directly solicit or accept donors or major donors of Employer for competing organizations within the Employer's service area. This clause is limited to activities that would cause demonstrable harm to Employer's fundraising efforts.

Compliance with Law: Employee shall conduct fundraising activities in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing charitable solicitations, tax deductibility disclosures, and gift acceptance policies.

Intellectual Property: All materials created by Employee in the scope of employment related to fundraising, including proposals, donor communications, and databases, are the sole property of Employer.

Termination: Employer may terminate Employee for cause for material breach, willful misconduct, or violations of law or policy. Employer may also terminate without cause in accordance with the at-will provision. Upon termination, Employee shall return all Employer property and confidential materials immediately.

Indemnification, Governing Law, Miscellaneous

Indemnification: Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from liabilities resulting from its own negligence or willful misconduct in performing obligations under this Agreement.

Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with any attached exhibits or written policies specifically incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

Amendment: Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Acknowledgements and Employee Certification

I certify that all information provided to Employer in connection with my employment is true and complete. I understand that any false statements or omissions may constitute grounds for denial of employment or discipline, including termination.

I authorize Employer to contact my references and former employers and to conduct background checks as permitted by law. I acknowledge receipt of Employer's policies regarding confidentiality, donor privacy, and expense reimbursement and agree to comply with them.

I certify that the statements made in this Agreement and accompanying application materials are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be given in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party designates in writing.

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