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.
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.
Nonprofits must consult their operating agreement and follow the bylaws of ownership transfer. They can also gift the agency to someone else or transfer ownership through nonprofit mergers or acquisitions so long as it is not prohibited by the operating agreement.
The most common policy for member organizations is to call a meeting of members and notify the board member in writing that they will be voted upon during said meeting. From there, bylaws can require the majority of (or sometimes more) members to vote to remove the board member.
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.
Process to Remove a Board Member Review Bylaws and Legal Requirements. Document Reasons for Removal. Notify the Board Member. Hold a Board Meeting. Vote on the Removal.
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 most common are: A board vote. Each board member can vote for or against the removal of a board member, and each vote is counted with the same weight.
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.
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.