Establish Bylaws and Board Policies

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Bylaws define how a nonprofit organization will be managed and how it will run. They determine which staff and board members have authority and decision-making responsibilities and how those responsibilities should be carried out. They create a framework for the organization, and aid in resolving internal disputes. They also describe the rules for calling board meetings, and how and when board members are elected.

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• Starting a Nonprofit Organization Overview
• File the Certificate of Incorporation
• Select the Board of Directors
• Develop Vision and Mission Statements
• Establish Bylaws and Board Policies
• Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Open a Bank Account
• Open a Bank Account
• File for Federal Tax Exemption
• Follow State and Local Nonprofit Regulations
• Find Office Space and Obtain Office Equipment
• Recruit Staff and Prepare a Personnel Manual
• Establish a Payroll System
• Develop an Overall Fundraising Plan