Establishing a nonprofit in Ohio 1. Name Your Organization- The first step in creating a nonprofit is to choose a name. In the state of Ohio, the only requirement for naming a nonprofit is that it must be different from all others recorded by the Secretary of State. 2. Name Incorporators and Directors- This is where the leadership team is formed. In this case, the leadership will be the board of directors and officers. The state of Ohio requires that you have a minimum of three directors. The directors do not have to reside in the state or be members of the organization unless stated otherwise in the bylaws. 3. Appoint a Registered Agent- Ohio requires all nonprofit organizations to have a registered agent. The Registered agent can be an individual or company and be responsible for receiving all legal notifications for the nonprofit. This person or business is required to have ...
