Nonprofit Bylaws Generator
Create comprehensive governance bylaws for nonprofit organizations
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Step 1: Organization Information
Basic Organization Details
Organization Name
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Legal Name (if different)
Nonprofit Type
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Select Type
501(c)(3) Public Charity
501(c)(3) Private Foundation
501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organization
501(c)(6) Business League
501(c)(7) Social Club
Religious Organization
Educational Institution
Charitable Organization
Cultural Organization
Environmental Organization
Advocacy Organization
Professional Association
State of Incorporation
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Select State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Principal Office Address
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Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Date of Incorporation
Mission Statement
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Specific Purposes
Primary Activities
Step 2: Board of Directors Structure
Board Composition
Number of Directors
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Select Number
3 Directors (Minimum)
5 Directors
7 Directors
9 Directors
11 Directors
Variable (Specify Range)
Board Size Range (if variable)
Director Term Length
Select Term
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
Until Successor Elected
Term Limits
Select Limits
No Term Limits
2 Consecutive Terms
3 Consecutive Terms
2 Terms Total
Custom Limits
Director Qualifications
Director Election Process
Director Removal Process
Director Compensation Policy
Select Policy
No Compensation
Expense Reimbursement Only
Reasonable Compensation Allowed
Subject to Board Approval
Board Meetings
Regular Meeting Frequency
Select Frequency
Monthly
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-Annually
Annually
Quorum Requirement
Select Quorum
Majority of Directors
One-Third of Directors
Two-Thirds of Directors
Fixed Number
Meeting Notice Requirements
Voting Requirements
Electronic Meetings
Select Policy
Electronic Meetings Allowed
Emergency Use Only
Not Allowed
Subject to Board Approval
Step 3: Officers & Management Structure
Officer Positions
Required Officer Positions
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Director
Chairman of the Board
Officer Term Length
Select Term
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
Serve at Pleasure of Board
Officer Election Method
Select Method
Elected by Board
Elected at Annual Meeting
Nominating Committee
Dual Officer Roles
Select Policy
Same Person Can Hold Multiple Offices
Limited Combinations Allowed
One Office Per Person
Except Secretary/Treasurer
Custom Officer Duties
Officer Succession Plan
Management & Staff
Executive Director/CEO Role
Select Approach
Executive Director is Board Member
Executive Director is Employee
Volunteer Position
Independent Contractor
No Executive Director Position
Staff Hiring Authority
Compensation Policy
Delegation of Authority
Step 4: Financial Management & Operations
Financial Oversight
Fiscal Year
Select Fiscal Year
Calendar Year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
July 1 - June 30
October 1 - September 30
Custom Fiscal Year
Custom Fiscal Year (if selected)
Budget Approval Process
Financial Controls
Audit Requirements
Select Requirement
Annual Independent Audit
Annual Review Engagement
Annual Compilation
Internal Financial Review
As Required by Law
Investment Policy
Reserve Fund Policy
Contracts & Legal Authority
Contract Signing Authority
Banking Resolutions
Loans & Borrowing Authority
Real Estate Authority
Reporting & Transparency
Financial Reporting Schedule
Annual Report Requirements
Public Disclosure Policy
Step 5: Governance Policies & Legal Compliance
Committees
Standing Committees
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Governance Committee
Nominating Committee
Audit Committee
Fundraising Committee
Program Committee
Committee Authority & Structure
Ad Hoc Committee Policy
Conflict of Interest & Ethics
Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Document Retention Policy
Gift Acceptance Policy
Legal Compliance & Amendments
Membership Structure
Select Structure
No Membership (Board-Only)
Voting Membership
Advisory Members Only
Mixed Membership Classes
Member Rights & Responsibilities
Bylaw Amendment Process
Dissolution Procedures
Indemnification Policy
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Special Provisions
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