You should know the corporation's purposes, the mechanics of board meetings and voting, and the various functions of the officers. All NC nonprofits must file articles of incorpora- tion with the NC Secretary of State to operate as a nonprofit corporation.This guide will walk you through the basic steps to start your nonprofit in North Carolina. The first step to launching the business is to have an organizational meeting. The entity type is important in the organization of the company. (a) A corporation shall hold a meeting of shareholders annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. Once an organization has registered with the state Department of Charitable Solicitations, it may have to report annually to the state of registration. Each year, you'll submit a corporate report, fill out an IRS Form 990, and renew your charitable solicitation registration. 1. Corporate annual report.