Visit the Public Charities Division of the MA Attorney General’s Office for important regulations and forms.
Accountability, Transparency and Disclosures
- Ethics and Accountability for Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
- Exempt Organization Public Disclosure and Availability Requirements, IRS
- Financial Transparency and Public Disclosure Requirements, National Council of Nonprofits
- Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements, IRS Charitable Contributions
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation vs Bylaws: What’s the Difference?, BoardEffect
- Legal Referral Program, Lawyers Clearinghouse
- Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation, Harbor Compliance
- Nonprofit Bylaws Template, Harbor Compliance
- Sample Massachusetts Nonprofit Bylaws, Legal Center for Nonprofits
Code of Ethics
- Document Retention Policies, National Council of Nonprofits
- Ethics and Accountability for Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
- Whistleblower Protections for Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
Fiscal Sponsorship
- Fiscal Sponsorship Directory
- Fiscal Sponsorship, TSNE MissionWorks
Insurance and Risk Management
- Investment Policies for Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
- Risk Management, Disaster Planning and Protecting Against Crime, Free Management Library
Pro Bono and Reduced Fee Legal Assistance for Nonprofits
- International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
- Pro Bono Service Lawyers Clearinghouse
- Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteers, National Council of Nonprofits
Taxes
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