Starting a Nonprofit: How to Write Nonprofit Bylaws

Writing nonprofit bylaws can a confusing part of starting a nonprofit, but it doesn’t have to be! #Nonprofits #Nonprofit #StartingANonprofit
In this video, I’ll share the basic steps to creating your nonprofit bylaws, hopefully de-mystifying them as you get started!
If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!
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// CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome!
01:05 What are Bylaws?
03:44 Legal Compliance
04:33 Purpose
05:05 Structure
06:02 Decision-Making
07:02 Finances
08:24 Conflict Resolution
08:51 Amendments
09:30 Legal Advice
09:43 Board Vote
10:07 Filing
10:30 Regular Review
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[@tommalsman4185]

Amber, you are incredibly helpful. You knew that, but I wanted to make sure you hear it on occasion. Thank you
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[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You're so kind :)

[@charityNFTproject]

These videos are awesome! I'm working on applying for nonprofit status, the guidance Amber provides is extremely helpful.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:) So happy to hear it!

[@Kiki-zt8tq]

Thank you Amber for all your helpful work and inspiration!! I haven't watched this video yet, but I will very soon!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:) Thanks for watching!

[@CrownwithConfidence]

Thank you for this helpful info. I appreciate you for sharing.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@hyojinlee]

Thank you for this video - love your content!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thank you for watching!

[@joanlovelace]

I don’t see the IRS link you said you were going to post in the description of this video.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Woops! Thanks for catching! Here's a helpful resource: www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/other-non-profits/exempt-organization-bylaws

[@whitneymoore4507]

Great video!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks!

[@4justmyopinion]

Your video is interesting. I will review it again but I think it could help our organization. Do you have any videos specifically for churches? Thank you.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Happy to hear it can help! I don't have any videos about faith organizations yet.

[@BeingHealing]

Thanks for this, but I really need help with the legalese, such as a template. Any suggestions?

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

There are lots of templates online!

[@richardgongora2978]

so by laws are different the constitution

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Nonprofits generally use Bylaws instead of a constitution (at least in the U.S.) but if you wanted both they would be separate documents, sure.