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Developing your Articles of Incorporation is a critical next step in officially establishing your nonprofit organization.

Once you’ve decided to move forward with forming a nonprofit, filing your Articles of Incorporation with your state is required—and while each state has its own process, the purpose remains the same.

In this episode, we walk through what Articles of Incorporation are, why they matter, and how to create them.

Some states provide simple templates you can fill out, while others require you to draft your own. That’s why understanding the core components is so important.

Think of your Articles of Incorporation as the constitution of your nonprofit.

They outline how your organization will operate and provide structure and guidance—especially as new board members join over time. These documents ensure consistency, clarity, and accountability in how your nonprofit is governed.

We also break down the two main reasons you need Articles of Incorporation:

1.  They are required to establish a tax-exempt nonprofit organization 
2.  They provide foundational guidance for your nonprofit’s structure and operations 

In this episode, you’ll get a clear, basic outline to help you start drafting your own Articles of Incorporation.

And if you’re a grant writer, this is an especially valuable skill—because many nonprofits will look to you for guidance when they’re just getting started. Having a nonprofit toolkit (including templates like this) can position you as an even more valuable resource.

You can also download a free Articles of Incorporation template here: https://grantwritingandfunding.podia.com/article-of-incorporation-template

ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK

Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.

Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.

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