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Make sure your nonprofit’s bylaws are on point
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Bylaws are the rules and principles that define your not-for-profit’s governing structure. Your board and staff need to be familiar with exactly what the bylaws contain — and what they don’t. If they’re incomplete or don’t reflect the organization’s current mission, revising them is critical.
What do they contain?
Your bylaws might cover such topics as the:
• Broad charitable purpose of your organization,
• Size and function of your board,