Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation – Key Similarities & Differences

 

 

 

When starting a nonprofit, founders must be careful that their excitement for the organization’s work does not overshadow careful attention to legal requirements.

Two of the most important legal documents, a nonprofit’s articles of incorporation and its bylaws, overlap in a few key instances yet are also quite distinct. Learn about the similarities and differences to ensure your organization is starting off on the right foot.