Nonprofit Organization Services
Start & Structure
Build it right from the beginning, or fix the foundation so it actually works.
Narwhal Law & Business Strategy is experienced with formation, ownership, governance, and core structure. We help non-profit organizations choose the right legal structure, set up clear rules, and put the right documents in place so the organization can grow without constant friction or surprise crises.
Nonprofit formation and guidance on 501(c) options
Bylaws drafting and redrafting for nonprofit and corporate organizations
Fiscal sponsorship agreements for structural setup
Dissolution and wind-down planning
Memoranda of Understanding and foundational partnership agreements
Community partnership, resource sharing, joint venture, and stakeholder agreements
Membership agreements and policies
Banking permissions and internal controls planning
Common Questions:
Should our organization file to become a tax exempt 501c3 organization?
How do we maintain compliance for our nonprofit on an annual basis?
What advocacy actions can our organization engage in?
Contracts & Agreements
Reduce risk, clarify expectations, and keep your nonprofit on solid legal ground.
Narwhal Law & Business Strategy is available to help with contracts, policies, compliance, disputes, and risk management. We help you put clear rules on paper, avoid preventable problems, and deal with conflicts or legal exposure before they become existential threats.
Program participation agreements
Sponsorship agreements
Commercial lease review and negotiation
Website terms of use and privacy policies
Sales and purchase agreements for assets, businesses, equipment, or inventory
Vendor services agreements
Event rental agreements and vendor booth or table agreements
Common Questions:
Which types of contracts is our organization missing?
Could you please review and revise this contract to add more protections?
Operations, policies, and compliance
Turn mission or business goals into systems that actually work.
Lean on Narwhal Law & Business Strategy when you are seeking support with strategy, operations, governance, and organizational health. We help organizations move from reactive to intentional, align leadership and staff, and build systems that support real-world growth and change.
Volunteer assumption of risk and liability waivers
Informed consent and HIPAA compliance documents
Conflict of interest policies
Staff credit card use rules and authorizations
Feedback and grievance policies and procedures
DOJ and IRS compliance document review
Insurance policy coverage review
Legal research with memo drafting
Data privacy and records retention support
Political involvement and advocacy dos and don’ts
Fiscal Sponsorship Strategy
Common Questions:
Does the board of directors need to update our bylaws based on these new compliance requirements?
How does the organization start a new policy or procedure?
Working Better Together: Boards and Hired Roles
Establishing rules, roles, and responsibilities
Organizational culture conversations and planning
Committee formation, standing and ad hoc
Board recruitment and board development advising
First hire best practices
Employee offer letters and employee handbooks
Non-disclosure agreements
Independent contractor and subcontractor agreements
Worker classification and role structure reviews
Common Questions:
Does the role I am describing sound like an employee or a contractor?
What trainings should the board of directors take?
How do we make sure we do not treat an independent contractor like an employee? We heard that is an expensive mistake.
Urgent Support & Triage
When something is on fire and the clock is ticking, contact us.
Narwhal Law & Business Strategy can assist during crisis moments, high-risk situations, and urgent decisions. We focus on rapid assessment, stabilization, and clear next steps before things get worse.
Crisis and stabilization support
Governance or leadership crises
Contract or compliance emergencies
Audit or regulatory risk response
Funding or operational crises
Rapid document review and risk triage
Emergency board or leadership decision support
Common Questions:
Can you please review this letter and help us to understand what this means?