Use this letter to give the board chair written notice of a resignation and identify the board role and requested effective date.
The letter offers a handoff of open work and states where organization property should be returned. Access is transferred through approved systems without putting passwords in the letter or handoff notes. After transfer, the organization should revoke the outgoing director's access.
The five-line checklist covers files, access, open votes, committee seats, and organization property. The letter does not release the director from fiduciary duties, liability, conflicts, or other obligations.
Bylaws and state law may determine how and when a resignation becomes effective. This resource is educational only. It is not legal, tax, or accounting advice.