Corporate Governance

Founders Protection™ Bylaws

Are you a nonprofit founder looking to protect your role on the board of directors for the benefit of your organization?

At our law firm, we specialize in drafting bylaws that prevent founders from being voted off of the board.

Having a founder on the board can bring valuable experience and vision to your organization. It can also ensure that the organization stays true to its original mission and goals. However, without the proper legal protections, founders can be vulnerable to being removed from the board by other members.

By working with our team, you can rest assured that your founder's role on the board is secure. Our attorneys have extensive experience in nonprofit law and will work with you to craft bylaws that protect the founder's position while still being in compliance with IRS requirements and public policy.

Don't risk losing the valuable perspective and leadership of your founder. Call our law firm today to learn more about how we can help protect their role on the board.

Conflict of Interest Policies and Resolutions

As a nonprofit organization, it's important to have clear policies and procedures in place to prevent conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest occurs when an individual's personal interests or obligations conflict with their duties and responsibilities to the organization.

At Chisholm Law Firm, we have experience helping nonprofit organizations develop Conflict of Interest Policies and Resolutions. Our attorneys can work with you to identify potential conflicts of interest and develop policies and procedures to prevent or manage those conflicts.

Having clear Conflict of Interest Policies and Resolutions can benefit your organization in a number of ways. It can help to ensure that your organization's decisions and actions are in the best interests of the organization and its beneficiaries, and can prevent conflicts of interest from undermining the integrity and credibility of your organization.

Don't leave the success of your organization to chance – call us today to discuss how we can help you develop Conflict of Interest Policies and Resolutions.

Policies and procedures

As a nonprofit organization, it’s important to have clear policies and procedures in place to ensure that your organization is run effectively and efficiently. Having well-written policies and procedures can help to establish boundaries and expectations for your staff and volunteers, and can provide guidance on how to handle various situations that may arise.

We have experience helping nonprofit organizations develop and implement effective policies and procedures. Our attorneys can work with you to create policies and procedures that are tailored to your specific needs and that comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Having clear and comprehensive policies and procedures can benefit your organization in a number of ways. It can help to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts and can promote consistency and fairness in decision-making. It can also provide protection in the event of legal challenges or disputes.

Don’t leave the success of your organization to chance – call us today to discuss how we can help you develop effective policies and procedures.

Board recruitment

Are you a nonprofit organization looking to recruit quality board members? Our law firm can help!

Having a strong and dedicated board of directors is essential for the success of your nonprofit organization. Board members provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to your organization, and play a critical role in setting its direction and achieving its goals.

Our law firm has extensive experience assisting nonprofits with the process of recruiting quality board members. We can provide guidance and support to ensure that your board is composed of individuals with the skills, expertise, and commitment to help your organization thrive.

In addition to helping you recruit quality board members, our law firm can also provide ongoing support to ensure that your board is properly trained and equipped to fulfill its responsibilities. This can provide peace of mind and help ensure that your organization is well-positioned for success.

Don’t struggle with your board recruitment on your own. Contact our law firm today and let us help your nonprofit thrive.

Amendments

Are you a nonprofit organization looking to file an amendment to your articles of incorporation or bylaws? Our law firm can help!

Filing an amendment to your articles of incorporation or bylaws is a legal process that can help your organization make changes to its structure or operations. This can be useful if your organization has undergone significant changes, such as a change in its mission, a merger with another organization, or the addition of new board members.

Our law firm has extensive experience assisting nonprofits with the process of filing amendments to their articles of incorporation or bylaws. We can provide guidance and support throughout the process, from determining the appropriate type of amendment to completing the necessary paperwork.

In addition to helping you file an amendment to your articles of incorporation or bylaws, our law firm can also provide ongoing support to ensure that your organization remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. This can provide peace of mind and help protect your organization from potential legal issues down the road.

Don’t struggle with the amendment process on your own. Contact our law firm today and let us help your nonprofit thrive.

Meeting minutes and resolutions

Are you a nonprofit organization looking to ensure that your meetings are properly documented? Our law firm can help!

Having accurate and detailed meeting minutes and resolutions is an important part of good governance for your organization. Meeting minutes provide a written record of what was discussed and decided at your meetings, while resolutions provide a formal statement of your organization’s actions and decisions.

Our law firm has extensive experience assisting nonprofits with their meeting minutes and resolutions. We can provide guidance and support to ensure that your meeting minutes and resolutions are properly prepared and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

In addition to helping you prepare your meeting minutes and resolutions, our law firm can also provide ongoing support to ensure that your meetings are properly conducted and that your organization’s decisions are properly documented. This can provide peace of mind and help protect your organization from potential legal issues down the road.

Don’t struggle with your meeting minutes and resolutions on your own. Contact our law firm today and let us help your nonprofit thrive.