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Nonprofit Fundraising Masters Conference Series

Published on: July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 by Gene Takagi

Last year, we were a Publication Partner of Darian Rodriguez Heyman‘s Nonprofit Fundraising 101. This year we’re happy to promote Darian’s Nonprofit Fundraising Masters Conference Series in Silicon Valley on Wednesday, July 27, and San Francisco on Wednesday, October 19. Tickets are just $95 – $175 depending on your budget, and registration includes access to...

Understanding Crowdfunding After A Tragedy – Nonprofit Quarterly

Published on: July 3, 2016July 3, 2016 by Gene Takagi

NEO attorneys Michele Berger and Gene Takagi wrote this article on crowdfunding published in The Nonprofit Quarterly on June 28, 2016. As was evident after the horrific shooting in Orlando on June 12th, crowdfunding has become the most visible, and arguably the most effective, way to quickly raise money...

Legal and Ethical Crowdfunding for Non-profits: An ABA Webinar

Published on: June 4, 2016June 7, 2016 by Gene Takagi

I’ll be on a panel presenting a webinar for the American Bar Association titled Legal and Ethical Crowdfunding for Non-profits: Opportunities, Pitfalls, and Best Practices. Date: June 28, 2016. Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am PT / 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET. 1.50 Ethics/Professionalism CLE Credit Hours. Presenters: Michael E Adler, moderator Katherine...

Multistate Registration and Filing Portal

Published on: February 21, 2016March 6, 2016 by Gene Takagi

Currently, 39 states and the District of Columbia each require some form of periodic charity registration, which creates a substantial administrative and filing burden for organizations fundraising in multiple jurisdictions. 36 states and DC will accept the Uniform Registration Statement (URS), but that still requires an organization to file the...

Nonprofit Fundraising 101

Published on: February 12, 2016 by Gene Takagi

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Darien Rodriguez Heyman for several years and proud to be one of Nonprofit Fundraising 101‘s Publication Partners. The book was “written by and for front line practitioners and geared towards a global audience of emerging and established leaders.” “You don’t have to know all the...

Commercial Fundraiser – A Revised Definition

Published on: January 10, 2016 by Gene Takagi

Beginning on January 1, 2016, a “commercial fundraiser” in California is defined as any individual, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity who for compensation does any of the following: Solicits funds, assets, or property in this state for charitable purposes. As a result of a solicitation of funds, assets, or property...

PATH Act: 3 Charitable Giving Tax Incentives Made Permanent

Published on: December 26, 2015 by Gene Takagi 2 Comments

Last week, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the “PATH Act”) was passed by Congress and signed into law. Included in the Act were 3 charitable giving incentives that had previously expired on January 1, 2015. Rather than simply extending the incentives retroactively for another year,...

Giving Tuesday: 10 Legal Tips for Nonprofits

Published on: November 29, 2015November 29, 2015 by Gene Takagi 2 Comments

Here are 10 legal tips for nonprofits for Giving Tuesday: Ensure your charity’s fundraising communications (written and oral) are all accurate and truthful and do not contain any material misrepresentations. Ensure that your charity is properly registered to engage in charitable solicitations in any applicable states and jurisdictions (including any...

Nonprofit Radio: Crowdfunding

Published on: May 19, 2015February 22, 2017 by Gene Takagi 2 Comments

I’ll be on Nonprofit Radio speaking with host Tony Martignetti this Friday at 10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET about charitable crowdfunding. You can tune in to the live feed on Talking Alternative or catch up later on iTunes. We’ll be talking about: The difference between an individual and a charity crowdfunding for a charitable purpose...