The open bank account template provides written authorization from the board of directors to establish a bank account with a specific financial institution. Enjoy our free minutes template for your corporation's first board of directors meeting.Like all our forms, this template is intended for individual use. What should a resolution to open a corporate bank account include? Minutes serve as the official (and legal) record of the meeting of the board of directors. Nonprofit organizations should open a bank account right away. Don't wait until your exemption status is approved to open a nonprofit back account. How to take nonprofit board minutes that move your nonprofit forward and and don't subject your nonprofit to unnecessary risks. In your minutes or resolution, you should clearly state the purpose and need to open a bank account. Corporate Resolution Sample.