Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/1/26

Published on: August 1, 2026July 31, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Nonprofit Resources of the Week, the #11 nonprofit blog to follow in 2026 according to Feedspot (7/14/26), 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. […]

Governance: Tie-Breakers and the Law

Published on: July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 by Gene Takagi

What happens when a nonprofit board voting on an action is deadlocked with the same number of votes in favor of an action as the number of votes opposed to it? Nothing. In effect, the nays have it since the proposed action has not been approved. Sometimes, that’s enough. The status quo prevails. But other […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/25/26

Published on: July 25, 2026July 25, 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 […]

HR 9721 – The New Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Bill

Published on: July 19, 2026July 24, 2026 by Gene Takagi

On July 16, 2026, a new bill, the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 (HR 9721), was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Generally, the Act requires more specific reporting by fiscal sponsors of the principal officers and activities of their projects, including in most cases: I […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/18/26

Published on: July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 by Gene Takagi

5 Legal Tips for Nonprofits

Published on: July 12, 2026July 9, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Quick tips on a variety of subjects – Signing and Expenditure Authority – Make sure your organization has a written policy identifying who has the authority to bind the organization to a contract and sign the contract on behalf of the organization. The policy should also identify whether there are any conditions, limitations, or restrictions […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/11/26

Published on: July 11, 2026July 10, 2026 by Gene Takagi

A Deeper Examination: Nonprofit Advocacy

Published on: July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Advocacy is a loaded word in the nonprofit context. And when nonprofit leaders, advisors, and others discuss the role of nonprofit advocacy, there are often misunderstandings, tension, and conflict. Some will say all 501(c)(3) organizations must advocate for their mission. Others will say that not all 501(c)(3) organizations should engage in advocacy depending on their […]

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/4/26

Published on: July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 by Gene Takagi

Emanuel Leutze, Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851). Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public domain. 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 […]

2026 Leading with Intent Survey

Published on: June 28, 2026June 27, 2026 by Gene Takagi

BoardSource’s survey in connection with the upcoming Leading with Intent report remains open to responses through August 31, 2026. Leading with Intent (LWI) is BoardSource’s signature research initiative on nonprofit board leadership since 1994. BoardSource provides data and trends on board composition, structure, practices, and leadership dynamics across the sector. We are pleased to share that the […]

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