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23 – Part Two

Published on: October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:EVENTS, IRS & FEDERAL TAX ISSUES

Here are more highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on October 17, 2023 as part of the ABA Virtual 2023 Fall Tax Meeting. Part One is available here. Subcommittee on Audits, Appeals & Litigation; Private Foundations, International Philanthropy & UBIT Mayo Clinic case. See...

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Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 10/17/23 – Part One

Published on: October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:EVENTS, IRS & FEDERAL TAX ISSUES

Here are some of the highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on October 17, 2023 as part of the ABA Virtual 2023 Fall Tax Meeting. Part Two to follow next week. Subcommittee on Political & Lobbying Activities of Exempt Organizations Advocacy on the Selection...

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Curated Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 10/15/23

Published on: October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:NONPROFIT RESOURCES OF THE WEEK

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: Important Update on CA Nonprofit Legislation (Linda Rosenthal, For Purpose Law Group) Bill Cutting Nonprofit Wait Times for Funding Gets Governor’s Approval...

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NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference: Purpose-Driven Board Leadership

Published on: October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:BOARDS / GOVERNANCE, EVENTS

One of the outstanding presentations at the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference focused on Purpose-Driven Board Leadership (“PDBL”), a governance framework that I think has groundbreaking potential. Dani Robbins, BoardSource’s Director of Strategic Governance, delivered the presentation which provided attendees, including many state charity regulators with much food for thought....

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Curated Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 10/8/23

Published on: October 8, 2023October 7, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:NONPROFIT RESOURCES OF THE WEEK

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: Opinion: It’s Open Season on Civil Rights. Philanthropy Must Not Retreat. (Stacey Abrams and Julian Castro, Chronicle of Philanthropy) Nonprofit Champion |...

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Lessons in Nonprofit Governance from the Screen

Published on: October 8, 2023October 11, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:BOARDS / GOVERNANCE, EVENTS

I’ll be presenting a session at the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference this Wednesday, October 11. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) are holding the Conference virtually this year. You can register through Monday, October 9, here ($100). You’ll need...

Curated Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 10/1/23

Published on: October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:NONPROFIT RESOURCES OF THE WEEK

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: Trust in Civil Society (Independent Sector) Ruling on Affirmative Action Could Affect Hiring (Isaiah Thompson, Nonprofit Quarterly) The Importance of Establishing Operating...

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Nonprofit Radio: Supreme Court Affirmative Action Case and Implications for Nonprofits

Published on: September 27, 2023September 30, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:CURRENT AFFAIRS & OPINION, DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION

I recently spoke with Tony Martignetti, host of Nonprofit Radio, about this summer’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions and the possible implications for nonprofits and their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. You can join the 13,000 weekly listeners and catch the Nonprofit Radio podcast...

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Curated Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/24/23

Published on: September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:NONPROFIT RESOURCES OF THE WEEK

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: Anti-affirmative action group, emboldened by US Supreme Court, targets scholarships (Joseph Ax, Reuters) How Nonprofits Can Keep Strategy Front and Center (Alan...

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National Council of Nonprofits’ Response to Ways and Means Committee

Published on: September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Gene Takagi Category:MISCELLANEOUS

On August 14, 2023, the Ways and Means Committee (currently led by the GOP) published a request to nonprofits for information on potential violations of rules on political activities, inappropriate use of charitable funds, and the rise in foreign sources of funding. We have previously written on this request...