This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
(2) If the bylaws are silent on removal of a board member, the state's default rules control. So you'll need to take a look at those rules. Usually, if it is a membership based nonprofit, a board member will need to be removed by member vote. Otherwise, a board member typically can be removed by vote of the board.
If the leadership of the organization decides that winding down is the best option, the organization will need a “plan of dissolution.” A plan of dissolution is essentially a written description of how the nonprofit intends to distribute its remaining assets and address its remaining liabilities.
If you have received unsolicited mail from charities or nonprofits, you can request to be removed from their mailing lists by writing to the charity directly. In some cases, charities receive your information from other organizations, including a retailer or a magazine subscription list.
There are a couple of ways to resign from a nonprofit board of directors. One way is to write a letter to the board and ask to read it out loud at your final board meeting. The board should include your letter as part of the board meeting minutes. The other way is to follow the chain of command.
Write a Letter When You Resign From a Nonprofit Board Your Statement of Resignation. Don't bury the lede! Make it clear that your letter is meant to communicate your exit from the board of directors. Your End Date. Your Reasons for Resigning From the Board. Your Future Participation. Your Gratitude.
Write a Letter When You Resign From a Nonprofit Board Your Statement of Resignation. Don't bury the lede! Make it clear that your letter is meant to communicate your exit from the board of directors. Your End Date. Your Reasons for Resigning From the Board. Your Future Participation. Your Gratitude.
Document Your Resignation: Make sure you have written documentation of your resignation. You've mentioned that you've written an email resigning; ensure that it includes the date of resignation and any other relevant details.
The Legal Option Many bylaws require that notice be given to the Board member who might be terminated and that a super-majority of Board members must vote to expel the member. But, again, review your own bylaws and get legal counsel if you need to remove a Board member.
Annual reporting obligation The Pension Protection Act of 2006 added a new law that provides for automatic revocation of an organization's tax-exempt status if it fails to file a required annual information return for three consecutive years.