Description
Very few people bother to look at their nonprofit bylaws – until they want to take some unusual action or there is a dispute. And that’s when you need bylaws that work!
- Not bylaws that are open to several interpretations.
- Not bylaws that describe the way things used to be done.
- Not bylaws that fail to cover key power issues.
- But bylaws that set out clear roles and responsibilities so that people can understand how to proceed, without litigation.
There is both art and science in drafting nonprofit bylaws that work. Well-written bylaws help shape power relationships within a nonprofit organization, provide unambiguous procedures to prevent disputes, and reduce the risks of litigation. They are the “Constitution” of a nonprofit corporation. They should provide answers, not raise questions.
This webinar will answer your questions and leave you with confidence in being able to recognize a workable set of governing instruments. Come with questions; leave with understanding:
- Understand the relationship to articles of incorporation.
- Learn whether you should be a “membership” organization.
- Determine whether your bylaws answer the question: "whose organization is it?"
- Learn how to deal with ex officio directors.
- Learn how to deal with term limits.
- Learn how to deal with board committees.
- Learn the critical issues in removal clauses.
In a line by line review of sample articles of incorporation and bylaws, you will learn how to avoid aspirational language, inconsistent language, passive tense and ambiguities. Participants can raise their questions for immediate answers.
You will take home our most popular Ready Reference Pages on articles of incorporation and bylaws, "annotated" with explanatory comments. You will also take home sample forms that work!
Presented by Don Kramer, Esq., Editor of Nonprofit Issues in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations.
Here is what participants have said about past presentations of this webinar:
- Excellent, even for those who are Bylaws-savvy.
- I got what I needed to proceed with change and revisions.
- Well paced. Excellent speaker and materials.
Once you have purchased this webinar, you will be emailed the link and password to access the video, along with a link to download any supporting materials (e.g., copy of the PowerPoint, handouts, etc.). This email will be sent to the address that you list when you check out. If you have any questions, please contact PANO’s Membership & Administrative Specialist, Faduma Hasson, at faduma@pano.org or 717-265-9387.