# Non-profit planning

###### tags: non-profit

https://www.harborcompliance.com/information/how-to-start-a-non-profit-organization-in-new-york

## 1. Name org

Veloren project

## 2. Choose a New York nonprofit corporation structure

Non-religious corp

## 3. Recruit Incorporators and Initial Directors

### Directors

#### Director Reqs

- Number: minimum 3
- Qualifications: 18 years of age (some exceptions). No residency requirement. No membership requirement.
- Term: 1 year unless otherwise specified in the articles or bylaws, 5 year maximum
- Quorum: majority
- Committee: minimum 3 directors

Options:

- Gudrun
- Pfau
- Sharp

Maybe:

- XVar
- xMAC
- Snowram

To ask:

- Christof
- Gemu

### Officers

#### Officer Reqs

- A president, one or more vice-presidents, a secretary and a treasurer.
- Term: 1 year
- Two or more offices may be held by the same individual, except for president and secretary.

President: Zest
Vice: Angel
Finance: Angel
Secretary: Slipped

## 4. Appoint a Registered Agent

A registered agent is responsible for receiving legal notices on behalf of your organization. The appointed registered agent must be physically located in the state and maintain an office that is open during regular business hours. As a nationwide registered agent, our service is designed to receive your legal documents and provide secure access to those documents through your online account. Our local New York registered agent office is located in Albany, NY. We offer registered agent service independently or as part of our nonprofit formation packages.

Slipped?

## 5. Obtain NY Agency Approval

## 6. Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation

## 7. File Initial Report

## Unknowns

- How to handle tax exempt

## What to do

- Lock down the roles
- Have a meeting with members (next week)
- Submit forms (submitted in the following week)