Nonprofits: 10 Lessons from “Ted Lasso” and “Succession”

Published on: June 11, 2023June 12, 2023 by Gene Takagi

Last week, we saw the series finales of two popular television shows that are now part of the zeitgeist: Ted Lasso and Succession. While we can enjoy both of these series as pure entertainment, I found it interesting to reflect back on them for what they may say about management and governance. Seen in the […]

Engaging Millennials and Gen Z by ChatGPT

Published on: March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by Gene Takagi

This week, I’ll be presenting to the New York City Bar Association Nonprofit Organizations Committee on engaging Millennials and Gen Z. This opportunity was prompted by my earlier post – Nonprofits: Engaging Millennials and Gen Z. I have not previously used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot generating a lot of attention and controversy these […]

Tips for Nonprofits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published on: March 20, 2020March 19, 2020 by Michele Berger

Last week, Venable LLP hosted a webinar called COVID-19: What Your Nonprofit Needs To Know, which examined current questions surrounding workers, insurance, events, travel, and workplace situations. Below are some tips for nonprofits in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Note that, as the situation is fluid and changing rapidly, good practices recommended today may be different […]

Public Trust and Nonprofits: What’s Going On?

Published on: November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 by Gene Takagi

Nonprofits have long relied on public trust and confidence that they are operating with good intent. But in recent years, that trust has been eroding. While, generally, the nonprofit sector still continues to be more trusted than (for-profit) business, government, and media, the public trust issue is a serious one that needs to be addressed […]

CalNonprofits Webinar: Hot Topics to Keep Your Nonprofit Out of Hot Water

Published on: June 26, 2018June 30, 2018 by Erin Bradrick

I’ll be joining CalNonprofits CEO Jan Masaoka for a webinar on Thursday, June 28th from 11am to 12pm (Pacific). We’ll be discussing the major ongoing filing obligations that California nonprofits that are exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are subject to each year. Join us for an engaging webinar on the different kinds of ongoing corporate […]

Advocacy Workshop for CA Central Valley Nonprofits – July 26, 2017

Published on: July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 by Erin Bradrick

Bolder Advocacy, an Initiative of Alliance for Justice, is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, July 26th for nonprofits in California’s Central Valley. The interactive workshop is intended for staff and board members of 501(c)(3) public charities and cover the applicable legal rules on such organizations engaging in advocacy. The workshop will specifically cover the following […]

Gene Takagi Awarded 2016 Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Award from ABA

Published on: July 6, 2016July 11, 2016 by Erin Bradrick 1 Comment

The American Bar Association Nonprofit Organizations Committee of the Business Law Section has announced the 2016 Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Award recipients. NEO Law Group is very proud to share that Gene was awarded the Outstanding Lawyer Award for distinguished service as outside counsel to nonprofit organizations. In announcing the award, the ABA stated: After several decades […]

Yale Alumni Nonprofit Alliance – Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer Part II: Governance & Bylaws

Published on: April 6, 2016 by Erin Bradrick

Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer Part II: Governance & Bylaws May 10th, 6-7:30pm RSVP Here Are you a nonprofit board member who wants to better understand what your fiduciary duties are? Are you confused about what a nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities should be versus those of management? Or are you forming a new nonprofit […]

Top 10 Events in 2015

Published on: December 22, 2015December 22, 2015 by Michele Berger 1 Comment

The past 12 months have featured a number of major events that have affected, and will continue to affect, the nonprofit sector. In 2015, nonprofits mobilized to help with major crises, including the almost 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Nepal, the influx of migrant and refugees seeking new homes, and the continued socio-economic and racial inequalities […]

Women Leaders Still Make Less Than Their Male Counterparts…Even in the Nonprofit Sector

Published on: October 5, 2015October 2, 2015 by Erin Bradrick 1 Comment

GuideStar recently released its 2015 Nonprofit Compensation Report, an annual report compiled using data reported by exempt organizations to the IRS for 2013. Unfortunately, the Report’s findings regarding women leaders in the sector are not at all encouraging. According to a list compiled by the author of the Report, the Report resulted in the […]