Three Things to Consider When Recruiting Your First Nonprofit Board of Directors
As we saw in our last post, the names of a new nonprofit’s board members need to be included in the formation documents you submit for incorporation. But finding these founding board members is...
Without an effective board of directors, it is virtually impossible for a nonprofit to sustainably and successfully carry out its mission. But what does an effective board look like? An...
Do you know what your organization’s bylaws say about quorum? If you know where your bylaws are, it may be a good idea to check! “Quorum” means the minimum number of people that must be...
This is often one of the first questions I am asked by clients who are forming nonprofit organizations. I usually begin my response with the typical lawyer answer, “It depends.” The board of...
From time to time when working through bylaws with a client, someone will say, “Shouldn’t we put something in about Robert’s Rules? Don’t we need to use them?” To which I will usually...
When you begin to think about forming a nonprofit organization, one of the first things to consider is the people you will need to help you, and most importantly, the people who will work with you...
