Annual Board Directors Template For Nonprofits In Michigan
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While affluent connections are always helpful, you should also consider board members with connections who have a passion for the mission, have a connection to those you serve, and who can help you better serve the community.
Yes, in order to satisfy state and IRS regulations for tax-exempt status, all 501c3 nonprofit organizations will need a board of directors.
Filing Your Michigan Annual Report. Michigan Annual Reports must be submitted using the LARA Corporations Online Filing System OR by mailing the pre-filled form the state will send your resident agent 90 days prior to your filing due date. To File Online: Go to the LARA Corporations Online Filing System.
Nonprofit charities are under the jurisdiction of state and national laws, so they must comply with both legal systems. With that in mind, the federal government requires a minimum of three board members to acquire coveted 501c3 tax-exempt status.
Any number of offices may be held by the same person unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, except that no person serving as the secretary, the treasurer, or the chief financial officer may serve concurrently as the president or chair of the board.
Nonprofit board member positions There are usually four Officers: President or Board Chair, Vice President or Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, and the terms unique to each will be defined in the nonprofit's bylaws. The president is the head of the board.
Michigan rules state that your nonprofit organization must have at least three directors. You must also have an agent for service of process. This person will accept legal papers on behalf of the organization.
Express your interest: If you are interested in joining the board of a specific organization, reach out to the current board members or the executive director and express your interest. They may have information on how to get involved and what the process is for joining the board.
