My Q&A post on DEI. Q: What is DEI? A: DEI is the acronym for the term diversity, equity, and inclusion Q: But what does DEI mean? A: There is no legal definition for DEI, which makes it unreasonable for the development of laws that broadly apply to DEI, a vague concept that may be […]
Author: Gene Takagi
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 3/22/25
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: Why Trump’s Ultimatum to Columbia Could Upend Higher Education (Troy Closson, NY Times) The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (National Council of Nonprofits) [Ed. […]
WCTEO 2025: Highlights – Day Two
The following are just some of the many highlights from day two of the 2025 Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO), not including the breakout sessions. Day one highlights can be found here. As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my interpretations, opinions, and suggestions of additional resources may be sprinkled in with […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 3/15/25
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: Trump demands admissions overhaul and influence over academics at Columbia University (Jake Offenhartz, AP) [Ed. This enormous intrusion on a nonprofit’s lawful structures, policies, and free speech bodes […]
WCTEO 2025 Highlights – Day One
The following are just some of the many highlights from day one of the 2025 Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO). As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my interpretations and opinions may be sprinkled with the general information provided by the presenters. Power Hour Plus Ofer Lion, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Jean Tom, […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 3/8/25
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: Urgent Update: Federal Actions That Could Affect Your Nonprofit (TedBilich.com) [Ed. From the post: “This is a (hopefully) weekly summary of risks created by federal policy changes.” Ted […]
Nonprofit Radio: Prudence [for Nonprofits] In Our Political Environment
I recently joined fellow Nonprofit Radio contributor Amy Sample Ward (CEO, NTEN) in conversation with host Tony Martignetti about the political and legal developments affecting nonprofits since the 2025 changes in power. This discussion follows up on our earlier one – Looking To 2025: Is It Paranoia Or Prudence? Listen to the latest podcast here. The […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 3/1/25
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: Closing Civic Space in the United States: Connecting the Dots, Changing the Trajectory (Rachel Kleinfeld, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) The Federal Offensive Against Nonprofits: Navigating Quicksand (Linda […]
Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 2/20/25
Here are some of the highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on February 20 as part of the ABA Midyear Tax Meeting. As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my interpretations and opinions may be sprinkled with those of the presenters. Executive Orders The opening session of the meeting […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 2/22/25
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: Latest Trump guidance on race has schools scrambling amid ‘intense fear’ (Laura Meckler and Susan Svrluga, Washington Post) Nonprofits Sue Over Trump’s “Anti-Equity” Orders (Lauren Girardin, NPQ) Opinion: […]