Summary

This proposal seeks to introduce an Operations Lead role and a Grants Writing support role within the DAO, along with an extension of the Operations Working Group. These roles and the group will focus on grant writing, compliance, documentation, payments, general ops, and future budgeting and revenues to enhance operational efficiency.

Issue/Context

The DAO faces challenges in maintaining compliance, securing grants, and managing operational documentation and budgeting. This proposal aims to address these issues by creating specialized roles and a working group dedicated to these tasks.

Proposal (The Ask)

The creation of the following:

An Operations Lead role focused on the following

Grant Writing:

Leading the effort in identifying, applying for, and managing grants relevant to the DAO's objectives in furtherance of the DAOs mission and sustainability.

UNA Administration for Tax and Compliance:

Overseeing the DAOs compliance with tax laws and regulations. Maintaining relationships with the DAOs Legal and Tax advisors and bringing new developments in the space to the Ops Working Group and wider DAO.

Operationalizing Documentation:

Developing and maintaining key operational and DAO documents. Ensuring all processes and procedures are well-documented for clarity and efficiency.

Future Budgeting, Revenue, & Planning:

Planning and forecasting budget requirements. Implementing strategies for effective financial management and resource allocation.

General Operations:

Overseeing day-to-day operational activities. Ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the DAOs various segments Managing payments and multi-sigs on behalf of the DAO and creating documentation to ensure transparency of movement of funds in off chain environments

A Grants Writing Support role - To collaborate with the Operations Lead in grant writing and related activities.

A 6 month extension of the Operations Working Group - Comprising members skilled in various aspects of operations to provide ongoing support and insights.

These roles and the group will be tasked with implementing structured processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing our DAO's operational capabilities.

Additionally the Operations Working Group provides an important check and balance on the UNA Administrators decision making on behalf of the DAO

North Star Check

This proposal directly aligns with our DAO's mission to build a robust and compliant infrastructure. By strengthening our operational framework and focusing on future income sources, we further our goal of sustainable and efficient DAO infrastructure development.

Accountability

Budget:

Timeline: The full implementation of this proposal is expected to take 3 to 6 months..

Success Metrics: Success will be measured by additional grants written and submitted on behalf of the DAO, the launch of a successful knowledge base on Charmverse or something similar, ongoing financial compliance, and maintaining strong communication with our legal and financial advisors.

Updates: Regular updates will be provided to the DAO members at the biweekly guild meetings, and are happy to engaging directly with members for any questions or discussions.

Treasury Impact

The total amount requested is 24.5 ETH, constituting 7% of our current treasury holdings.

Transparency

Conflicts of Interest: No known conflicts of interest among members of the operations working group team currently in place: Prof, Lilac, Shaz, Zamees, BillZh

Author

Lilac.eth

Tax Information

All individuals receiving payments have committed to supplying tax information to the DAOs accountants.