Teaching Paper: Crafting Effective Non-Profit Bylaws – A Practical Guide for Governance and Compliance
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-tp-01
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About the Teaching Paper
Bylaws are the cornerstone of non-profit governance, providing structural and legal frameworks that guide organizational operations. This Teaching Paper offers a practical guide to drafting effective non-profit bylaws, covering essential elements such as purpose, membership, board composition, officer roles, committees, fiscal management, amendments, and dissolution. A case study illustrates real-world challenges and solutions in revising bylaws to enhance transparency and accountability. By linking theory with actionable guidance, this paper equips both scholars and practitioners to use bylaws as dynamic tools for ensuring organizational compliance, integrity, and sustainability.
Key Topics
- Non-profit governance
- Bylaws
- Board of directors
- Membership
- Fiscal management
- Organizational compliance
- Amendments
- Dissolution
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Crafting Effective Non-Profit Bylaws – A Practical Guide for Governance and Compliance. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-tp-01
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