Proper board records aren't optional. Here's a complete starter set for nonprofits.
Funders, government bodies, and auditors can request your minute books and resolution records at any time. This free pack includes board minutes, member resolutions, and a compliance calendar template — structured to match established nonprofit governance practice.
What's inside
Board Minutes Template (Nonprofit)
Word (.docx)- Meeting header: organization name, date, location/virtual, quorum confirmation
- Attendees table with name, role, and attendance status
- Agenda items with motion, seconder, and vote record
- Action items with owner and due date
- Adjournment and next meeting date
- Secretary signature block
Resolutions Pack (Nonprofit)
Word (.docx)- Board resolution template with resolution number and date fields
- Member resolution template for AGM and Special Meeting votes
- Ordinary vs. Special resolution classification section
- Whereas / Resolved structure with fillable decision fields
- Signature block for authorized signing officers
- Note: ATLAS currently maps nonprofit member resolutions to Shareholder type — a known gap tracked in the platform backlog.
Compliance Calendar
Excel & CSV- Pre-populated with common nonprofit compliance deadlines
- Category dropdown: Filing / Board / Regulatory / Insurance / Financial
- Recurring interval: Annual / Quarterly / Monthly / One-time
- Status dropdown matching ATLAS options
- Owner and notes columns
- "Moving this into ATLAS" mapping tab
Built to match ATLAS exactly
The compliance calendar fields map directly to the ATLAS Corporate Secretary Compliance Calendar. Board minutes and resolution records correspond to the Meetings and Resolutions modules in ATLAS — same fields, same status values. When you move to the platform, your records move with you.
Not legal advice. These templates are provided as practical governance aids, not legal advice. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and incorporating regime. For organization-specific legal requirements, consult a corporate lawyer familiar with your local nonprofit law.
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What should board minutes include?
Good governance practice — codified in corporate law across most jurisdictions — requires board minutes to record: the date and location of the meeting, whether quorum was achieved, the attendees, all motions with the mover and seconder, the vote outcome for each motion, and the adjournment. Minutes should be maintained in the organization's minute book and made available to directors on request.
What is a board resolution template?
A board resolution template is a pre-formatted document that captures a formal decision made by a board outside of a meeting (a "consent resolution" or "resolution in writing"). It identifies the resolution number, the date, the whereas clauses (context), the resolved clause (the decision), and the signatures of all directors who consented. For nonprofits, member resolutions follow a similar structure but require the appropriate member vote threshold.
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