Author: Gene Takagi

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – July 25, 2014

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Photo credit: Purvis It’s been a challenging week for the world and an appropriate time for reflection. Have a listen to Van Morrison‘s Enlightenment while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Lucy Bernholz: What are nonprofits for? Chronicle of Philanthropy [Ed. Sometimes the issue with whether a nonprofit should have tax-exempt status as a charitable organization […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – July 18, 2014

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This week featured Malala Day and Bastille Day. And today is Nelson Mandela Day (“take responsibility for making the world a better place, one small step at a time”)! Have a listen to Beyonce’s Run the World (Girls) while perusing this week’s tweets on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Nonprofit Quarterly: House slashes IRS tax enforcement […]

Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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  Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio is celebrating its 200th show this Friday.  I hope you’ll join Tony for Nonprofit Radio’s 200th show at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET on Talking Alternative or later on iTunes. Board relations. Fundraising. Volunteer management. Prospect research. Legal compliance. Accounting. Finance. Investments. Donor relations. Public relations. Marketing. Technology. Social media. […]

CalNonprofits 2014 Policy Convention

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This year’s CalNonprofits Policy Convention is an assembly of nonprofit leaders with thought-provoking views and insights on the crucial policy issues facing nonprofit organizations today. It is designed to spark dialogue and “big-picture” thinking. I’ll be joining Public Counsel senior staff attorney Sarah Stegemoeller in presenting a Pre-Convention workshop on Hot Topics in Nonprofit Law: A […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – July 11, 2014

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I’ll be on Nonprofit Radio today at 10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET discussing executive succession planning. Have a listen to the Eagles’ New Kid in Town while perusing this week’s tweets on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Kate Barr: Prep for @npquarterly webinar about financial meltdowns includes this post on why board members […]

Executive Succession: 10 Tips for Boards

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Executive succession planning is undoubtably one of the board’s most important responsibilities. Many, if not most, nonprofit boards will need to deal with finding a new executive within the next 5 years. And selecting the individual who will lead the organization’s day-to-day management, implement the organization’s plan, follow the board’s directives, ensure legal compliance, and reflect […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – July 3, 2014

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We wish all of our readers a happy 4th of July! Have a listen to Neil Diamond’s (They’re Coming to) America while perusing this week’s tweets on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Chronicle of Philanthropy: IRS releases EZ application for charity status http://ow.ly/yHleT Earlier coverage of criticism: http://ow.ly/yHmnH Gene: Nonprofit Human Resources Best Practices Toolkit #501conference […]

Form 1023-EZ Streamlined 501(c)(3) Exemption Application

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On July 1, 2014, the IRS released Form 1023-EZ, a short form online application for small organizations seeking a determination of tax-exempt status under IRC 501(c)(3). For organizations with actual and projected annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less, the new Form will serve to minimize the complexity of applying for exemption. And perhaps more important to the IRS, it […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – June 27, 2014

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Team USA advanced out of the Group of Death to the round of 16 in the World Cup! Have a listen to K’naan‘s Wavin’ Flag while perusing this week’s tweets on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Moss Adams: The #IRS has plans for #tax-exempt organizations. We provide a brief update: http://ow.ly/ytRLh New York Times: Testy Exchange Erupts […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – June 20, 2014

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This week, Starbucks announced its plan to subsidize tuition costs of its workers who pursue a college degree though a program with Arizona State University. Have a listen to Squeeze’s Black Coffee in Bed while perusing this week’s tweets on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Philantopic: Infographic: @GivingUSA Report, “Seas of Giving,” from @BenefactorGroup http://bit.ly/UilOZ8 […]