Bylaws: Context
and Clarifications

 

Bylaws set the ground rules for how an organization will choose its leaders and make key decisions.

Developing bylaws can be one of the more overwhelming tasks a nonprofit leader faces, whether it’s writing them for the first time or making necessary amendments.

Napa Legal’s resources will help make this complicated process painless.
Bylaws: Context and Clarifications walks you through every section typically included in a nonprofit’s bylaws, explaining what the section covers, why it matters, and how to craft language that will protect (not hinder) the mission of your organization. You will find answers to key questions such as what strategic considerations apply to each section, what language should be used, and how the standards in your bylaws become legally binding for your organization. In each module, you’ll find:

 

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