Is there a required number of board members to start a non-profit?
by Chataun Denis on 02/27/14
There is no required number of board members when forming a 501c3 non profit organization. I recommend when you are ready to start up a non profit that you start with at least 3 members. I suggest 3 because you will at least have coverage for the main positions of the Officers, or Executive Committee. The Officers make up the Executive Committee, which is a sub-committee of the board that, except for the power to amend the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all of the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors.
The positions of the Officers should include: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. They are also referred to as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
