Vision: The grand plan for the future and how you’re going to change the world.Mission: The core work. What you will do to make your vision a reality.

Values: The guiding principles for which you stand; the ideals you refuse to compromise as you conduct your mission in pursuit of your vision.

Goals: A timeframe year plan (ex 1-5 years) of achievements you will work towards.

Strategies: The broad courses of action you will take to achieve your goals.

Appoint a registered agent & incorporator

Appoint a registered agent – 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.

Appoint an Incorporator – person(s) who signs the Articles of Incorporation for your nonprofit (prepares, files, and register new business)

Identify at least 3 Board Members

Florida director requirements:

• Number: minimum 3
• Qualifications: Natural person 18 years of age or older. One director may be 15 years of age or older if permitted by board of directors or bylaws. No residency requirement. No membership requirement.
• Term: 1 year
• Quorum: majority (Directors younger than 18 years of age may not be counted toward a quorum)
• Committee: minimum 2 directors

Florida officer requirements:

• Defined in articles or bylaws. One officer prepares minutes of the directors’ and members’ meetings and authenticates records of the corporation.
• Elected by board
• Term: 1 year
• Two or more offices may be held by the same individual.

Define Office Location

Research all fees for filing

Expect a minimum cost of $500 for filing without legal assistance.