Bylaws should summarize the board members' duties to act in good faith, in the best interests of the organization. Here's a comprehensive article about nonprofit bylaws, their essential elements, their benefits, and a guide to creating one.Learn the best practices and mistakes to avoid with your nonprofit bylaws from our conversation with Greg McRay! Let's demystify bylaws and talk through the steps that you need to take in order to get them drafted and approved. To properly draft bylaws, you need to understand the organization: its purpose, how officers will advance that purpose, and the future of the organization. The likely first section of your bylaws will the your organizations name. You should have this especially if you are already incorporated. Every set of compliant nonprofit bylaws should outline the process for adding and removing members of your board of directors. Nonprofit bylaws are a document which serves as a guidebook for your internal affairs. Said simply: they're an operating manual for your nonprofit!