Fundraising for Your Nonprofit in the Start-Up Phase

Published on: May 4, 2021May 3, 2021 by Danica Hoff

After a domestic nonprofit takes the first exciting steps of incorporating and filing its Application for Recognition for Exemption (Form 1023) with the IRS, it may be surprised to find out that it may take the IRS 6 months, or even much longer, to grant the nonprofit its official tax-exempt status. An organization that is […]

Nonprofit Fundraising Masters – San Francisco 2017

Published on: August 17, 2017September 13, 2017 by Gene Takagi

We are pleased to promote Nonprofit Fundraising 101 author Darian Rodriguez Heyman‘s Nonprofit Fundraising Masters Conference Series in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 19. Tickets are $115 – $195 depending on your organization’s budget, and registration includes access to the full-day program, lunch, all-day coffee and tea, and afternoon snacks. Save $20 with “NFM” promotional code. Among the distinguished group of interviewees: […]

Nonprofit Fundraising Masters – Silicon Valley Conference 2017

Published on: March 7, 2017 by Gene Takagi

We are pleased to promote Nonprofit Fundraising 101 author Darian Rodriguez Heyman‘s Nonprofit Fundraising Masters Conference Series in Silicon Valley on Wednesday, March 29. Tickets are $115 – $195 depending on your organization’s budget, and registration includes access to the full-day program, lunch, all-day coffee and tea, and a wine reception. And you can save an extra $20 when you use […]

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 the full-day program, breakfast, lunch, all-day […]

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 and awareness for a charitable cause […]

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 answers, you just need to know […]

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 foreign countries). See The Unified Registration […]

Giving Tuesday: 6 Legal Tips for Donors

Published on: December 2, 2014November 29, 2016 by Gene Takagi

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. – Giving Tuesday […]