Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Learn when, why, and how to remove a board member from a nonprofit organization.We've even written the "request for resignation" letter for you Every set of compliant nonprofit bylaws should outline the process for adding and removing members of your board of directors. The first step is to read the organization's bylaws to see if they outline the process for petitioning the removal of a board member. We will also provide some useful tips and stepbystep instructions on how to fairly and sensitively remove a nonprofit board member. Intheblanks form required for any matter originating and electronically filed in Supreme or Surrogate's Courts in Richmond County. These instructions have been prepared to assist you in the process of incorporating a not-for-profit corporation pursuant to the NPCL. I am listed as an officer of a non-profit organization (Vice President). I want to be removed as I am no longer part of the organization.