Constitutions
All incorporated not-for-profit organisations must by law have a constitution (also sometimes known…
Constitutions
All incorporated not-for-profit organisations must by law have a constitution (also sometimes known as their rules, or articles of incorporation, or articles of association).
This page hosts top tools and resources to help you understand what a constitution is, what it isn't, why you need one and what it should include.
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Constitutions and their contents
Many small charities can struggle in their legal understanding, particularly in regards to…
Model Rules
The basic form of the constitution of an incorporated not-for-profit organisation is generally…
Navigating the key documents
Some board-related documents may be rather foreign for first-time board members. This help sheet…
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Key inclusions for your constitution
To assemble a useful, functional constitution for your organisation, you must know what it should…
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Ten ways to write a 'perfect' constitution
Alright, the "perfect" constitution might be a bad case of hyperbole, but if your constitution…