Do you have a current copy of your bylaws?
Bylaws are the rules that govern the internal affairs of the non-profit.
In many ways the bylaws are like a contract between members of the non-profit and the non-profit.
Here are some example bylaws.
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Are the purpose statements in your non-profit's constitution consistent with the current activities of your non-profit?
The mission and mandate of a non-profit can often vary from the purposes. Purposes are the raison-d’etre (reason for being) of the non-profit. Keep them simple.
If your non-profit is a registered charity, the CRA requires approval before amendments can be made to your constitution.
Do you have a current copy of your non-profit's constitution?
The constitution lists the name and purposes of the non-profit.
It’s the non-profit's “raison d’etre” or “reason for being.” The purposes can be anything from running a soccer club, providing counselling services for seniors, or raising money for a hospital.
Here is an example of what a constitution looks like once it's been filed with the Registry.