Governing documents:

• Non-profit status

• Articles of incorporation

• Bylaws

• Protocols

• Plural memberships

• Limit on non-local board members

• Historical records

  • Storage unit​

• Strategic plan

  • Mission statement

  • ​Marketing/branding

• Covenants

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Finances:

• Bookkeeping

• Member roster

• Budget

  • Member dues

• Methods for receiving payments​

• Tax filings

• CPA

• Audits

• Sources of revenue

  • Membership dues

  • Grants​

  • Fundraising

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Methods of communication:

• Website

  • Member forum

  • Blog (posts by board members)

  • Announcements​

• Social media

• Direct communication

  • One-on-one communication

  • Mass notifications

• Newsletter

• News releases

• Newcomer's packet

• Visitor's guide​

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Types of information to be communicated:

• Membership votes

• Meeting agendas & minutes

• Educational material

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