Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 1/16/26

Published on: January 18, 2026January 17, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Here are some of the highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on January 16 as part of the ABA Midyear Tax Meeting. As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my interpretations, opinions, and additions of supplemental resources may be sprinkled in with the information provided by the presenters. Roundtable […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 1/17/26

Published on: January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, and resilience. The series also seeks to share tools, perspectives, and sources […]

Nonprofit Radio: 2026 Outlook

Published on: January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 by Gene Takagi

I recently joined fellow Nonprofit Radio contributor Amy Sample Ward (CEO, NTEN) in conversation with host Tony Martignetti about what we expect to see in the new year. Listen to the podcast here. Our Esteemed Contributors kick off 2026 to share what they’re looking out for in the New Year. We talk about increased hesitation […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 1/10/26

Published on: January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 by Gene Takagi

California Registry – Online Filing Service for New Charitable Organizations

Published on: January 4, 2026January 2, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Most startup charitable organizations and foreign organizations starting to operate or fundraise in California are required to register with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charities and Fundraisers. Until very recently, registrations were completed on paper and mailed to the Registry. A link near the top of the Initial Registration webpage on the Attorney General […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 1/3/26

Published on: January 3, 2026January 9, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 12/27/25

Published on: December 27, 2025December 26, 2025 by Gene Takagi

Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Commentary: To Build A Nation For All, We Need A Founders’ Leadership Stance (Michael McAfee & Ashleigh Gardere, Nonprofit Times) Here’s what you missed at Turning Point’s chaotic […]

Best of the Nonprofit Law Blog 2025

Published on: December 21, 2025December 17, 2025 by Gene Takagi

2025 was the year of fear and greed. It was the year of attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and climate change mitigation efforts. It was the year of disregard for science and ethics, but also the year championing the business of science and technology, particularly around artificial intelligence. It was the year of […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 12/20/25

Published on: December 20, 2025December 19, 2025 by Gene Takagi

Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Telling the Story of the Nonprofit Sector (Angelica Frias, Center for Nonprofit Management) Your Organization is a Gem: It Can’t Be Hidden (Joan Garry) Deleting DEI (Ellis Simani, […]

TEGE Exempt Organizations Council Update

Published on: December 14, 2025December 6, 2025 by Gene Takagi

The TEGE Exempt Organizations Council, in cooperation with D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education and The Greater Washington Society of CPAs, provided a webinar update on November 21, 2025. Here are some highlights and my notes from the webinar with additional links to some supplemental resources: Beyond the Bill: Navigating the Implementation and Impact of 2025’s […]