Building Strong Foundations: Revising & Revisiting Your Nonprofit Bylaws

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 as an important roadmap to guide board governance, operations and decision-making. However, just mention the need to revisit or revise this important document, and most nonprofit board and staff members shudder!

Join us for this engaging discussion with Roy Schneider, Esq. and Jessica Villar, Esq., who will address bylaw basics, required provisions and the process of taking on bylaw changes. Then, explore best practice approaches for streamline your governance practices. Topics will include:

• Why bylaws matter
• What is required by California law?
• Key components of effective bylaws — what should (and shouldn’t) be in the bylaws
• The difference between bylaws and policies
• Best practices for revising, amending and/or restating your organization’s bylaws, whether you are a membership or non-membership organization
• Resources and checklists to help you navigate this process

Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their current bylaws and submit confidential questions for Schneider to address during the workshop session.

Tickets for individual or organizational members of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership are free, non-members are $55.

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