What Bylaws Should and Should Not Say
Most bylaws contain too much operational advice and not enough about governance structure — who holds power, how leaders are chosen, how accountability works.
Church and synagogue consulting in the Alban Institute tradition
Most bylaws contain too much operational advice and not enough about governance structure — who holds power, how leaders are chosen, how accountability works.
Makes the case for why leaders should care about governance — it is not bureaucracy but a way of enabling ministry and mission. An introduction to the G&M framework.
Explains the governance and legal implications of nonprofit status — no owners, accountable to a public mission. Helps board members understand their fiduciary responsibilities.