The Nonprofit Board’s Guide to Bylaws: Creating a Framework for Effective Governance, by D. Benson Tesdahl, is a primer on writing nonprofit bylaws. Mr. Tesdahl, a lawyer in Washington, highlights the ...
Nonprofit bylaws are not only necessary under the California Nonprofit Law, but also essential to obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status. Aside from the legal and tax requirements, bylaws serve ...
Bylaws serve as the governance framework for your nonprofit, guiding operations and decisionmaking. While they are not mandated under California corporate law, they are crucial for proper nonprofit ...
Every nonprofit is unique, with its own mission, structure, and history. At the same time, they share certain common characteristics – core governing documents, Form 1023, and an IRS determination ...