Gene Takagi
@gtak.bsky.social
nonprofit organizations lawyer (neo law group), blogger (nonprofit law blog), movie lover, jazz fan, day hiker about.me/nonprofitlawyer
Soundgarden founding member Hiro Yamamoto at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction: “Thanks to my parents, whose story is American citizens who are rounded up and placed into prison camps just for being Japanese ... it really echoes strongly today. Let’s not add another story like this to our history.”
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Soundgarden founding member Hiro Yamamoto at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction: “Thanks to my parents, whose story is American citizens who are rounded up and placed into prison camps just for being Japanese ... it really echoes strongly today. Let’s not add another story like this to our history.”
One of the issues with data reviewing general support or restricted support is to consider support of fiscally sponsored projects (which would be all a form of restricted support to help assure the support advances a specific project's purposes). #grantmaking #philanthropy
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
One of the issues with data reviewing general support or restricted support is to consider support of fiscally sponsored projects (which would be all a form of restricted support to help assure the support advances a specific project's purposes). #grantmaking #philanthropy
An amazing, courageous young woman gone much too soon. Much love to Mia's family. 💔
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
An amazing, courageous young woman gone much too soon. Much love to Mia's family. 💔
A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc’: Day Three at CEP2025 cep.org/blog/a-peril... - Chloe Heskett, Center for Effective Philanthropy
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc’: Day Three at CEP2025 cep.org/blog/a-peril... - Chloe Heskett, Center for Effective Philanthropy
‘The Light Is Already On’: Day Two at CEP2025 cep.org/blog/the-lig... - Chloe Heskett, Center for Effective Philanthropy
November 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
‘The Light Is Already On’: Day Two at CEP2025 cep.org/blog/the-lig... - Chloe Heskett, Center for Effective Philanthropy
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 10/18/25 lnkd.in/gNzrb6Vi - weaponizing the IRS, resistance, renewal, private foundation payouts, AI, and @npquarterly.bsky.social interview with Nonprofit AF's Vu Le
October 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 10/18/25 lnkd.in/gNzrb6Vi - weaponizing the IRS, resistance, renewal, private foundation payouts, AI, and @npquarterly.bsky.social interview with Nonprofit AF's Vu Le
Indigenous Peoples' Day - NPQ-curated collection of stories by Native American leaders who are leading the way through cultural grounding & nation-building in the areas of community development, environmental justice & economic justice. nonprofitquarterly.org/tag/indigeno... - Nonprofit Quarterly
October 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Indigenous Peoples' Day - NPQ-curated collection of stories by Native American leaders who are leading the way through cultural grounding & nation-building in the areas of community development, environmental justice & economic justice. nonprofitquarterly.org/tag/indigeno... - Nonprofit Quarterly
From the House Ways & Means Committee (10/6/25) - Chairman Smith Calls On IRS to Crack Down on Tax-Exempt Groups Tied to Terrorism & Political Violence - waysandmeans.house.gov/2025/10/06/c... #nonprofits, including #fiscalsponsors, must pay attention
October 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
From the House Ways & Means Committee (10/6/25) - Chairman Smith Calls On IRS to Crack Down on Tax-Exempt Groups Tied to Terrorism & Political Violence - waysandmeans.house.gov/2025/10/06/c... #nonprofits, including #fiscalsponsors, must pay attention
We just launched our "refreshed" website - www.neolawgroup.com - with the help of our designer David James Dimalanta #nonprofitlaw
October 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We just launched our "refreshed" website - www.neolawgroup.com - with the help of our designer David James Dimalanta #nonprofitlaw
Federal Judge Finds Limits on 501(c)(4)s’ Political Activity Unconstitutionally Vague www.lathropgpm.com/insights/fed... - Wade Hauser, Lathrop GPM
October 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Federal Judge Finds Limits on 501(c)(4)s’ Political Activity Unconstitutionally Vague www.lathropgpm.com/insights/fed... - Wade Hauser, Lathrop GPM
Nonprofits, First Amendment, and Jimmy Kimmel lnkd.in/geXvfHaK "Coercing or threatening regulated entities (e.g., private foundations) in order to suppress a charity/grantee’s disfavored speech violates the First Amendment."
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nonprofits, First Amendment, and Jimmy Kimmel lnkd.in/geXvfHaK "Coercing or threatening regulated entities (e.g., private foundations) in order to suppress a charity/grantee’s disfavored speech violates the First Amendment."
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/20/25 nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofit-re... featuring A Risk and Resilience Checklist for Purpose-Driven Boards (Rick Moyers and BoardSource); gratitude for Douglas Mancino; attacks on the nonprofit sector; convenings; communications
September 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/20/25 nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofit-re... featuring A Risk and Resilience Checklist for Purpose-Driven Boards (Rick Moyers and BoardSource); gratitude for Douglas Mancino; attacks on the nonprofit sector; convenings; communications
National Voter Registration Day www.nonprofitvote.org/national-vot... - Nonprofit VOTE | This is a great proactive step for so many nonprofits to take. As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote, and if they did register, what changes we might see ...
September 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
National Voter Registration Day www.nonprofitvote.org/national-vot... - Nonprofit VOTE | This is a great proactive step for so many nonprofits to take. As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote, and if they did register, what changes we might see ...
Charities Push Feds To Keep Combined Federal Campaign thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles... - @paulclolery.bsky.social, Nonprofit Times
September 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Charities Push Feds To Keep Combined Federal Campaign thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles... - @paulclolery.bsky.social, Nonprofit Times
Staff Picks for 2025 (So Far): Steve Dubb - Nonprofit Quarterly lnkd.in/ga6ZPyks - Steve Dubb, Sr Editor | "At NPQ, our goal is not to be cheerleaders for the nonprofit sector ... That said, there is real valor and value in social movements, in nonprofits, and the people within them."
August 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Staff Picks for 2025 (So Far): Steve Dubb - Nonprofit Quarterly lnkd.in/ga6ZPyks - Steve Dubb, Sr Editor | "At NPQ, our goal is not to be cheerleaders for the nonprofit sector ... That said, there is real valor and value in social movements, in nonprofits, and the people within them."
While in the jury assembly room (California), we were wisely made to watch the video on implicit bias available at newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/jury-se.... Just wanted to share this to nonprofits that want to incorporate implicit bias trainings in their programs (not illegal DEI).
August 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
While in the jury assembly room (California), we were wisely made to watch the video on implicit bias available at newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/jury-se.... Just wanted to share this to nonprofits that want to incorporate implicit bias trainings in their programs (not illegal DEI).
So true. The nonprofit sector is a gem of America's democracy that should be supported and celebrated, and it should not turned into yet another vehicle for political campaign fundraising. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NationalNonprofitDay
August 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
So true. The nonprofit sector is a gem of America's democracy that should be supported and celebrated, and it should not turned into yet another vehicle for political campaign fundraising. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NationalNonprofitDay
RED ALERT: The US government has declared war on the very idea of climate change www.cnn.com/2025/08/01/p...
August 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
RED ALERT: The US government has declared war on the very idea of climate change www.cnn.com/2025/08/01/p...
CalNonprofits, the leading policy voice for California’s nonprofit sector and an active member of the National Council of Nonprofits, focuses on advocacy, education, and research to build a more powerful & politically engaged nonprofit network across CA. calnonprofits.org/resources/no... #WeTheCivic
July 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
CalNonprofits, the leading policy voice for California’s nonprofit sector and an active member of the National Council of Nonprofits, focuses on advocacy, education, and research to build a more powerful & politically engaged nonprofit network across CA. calnonprofits.org/resources/no... #WeTheCivic
IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities nonprofitlawblog.com/irs-eo-techn... #nonprofitlaw #inurement #privatebenefit
July 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities nonprofitlawblog.com/irs-eo-techn... #nonprofitlaw #inurement #privatebenefit
Alliance for Justice is committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its unwavering focus on federal & state courts & building power by providing unique resources to maximize nonprofits’ advocacy capacity. @afj.org is my go-to resource for nonprofit advocacy. #WeTheCivic #DEIA
July 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Alliance for Justice is committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its unwavering focus on federal & state courts & building power by providing unique resources to maximize nonprofits’ advocacy capacity. @afj.org is my go-to resource for nonprofit advocacy. #WeTheCivic #DEIA
JCYC's mission is to cultivate & enrich the lives of children & youth from diverse, multicultural communities. Rooted in addressing concerns of Japanese American youth, JCYC & ED Jon Osaki are highlighting the parallels between the WWII incarceration of JAs & the assault on immigrants today. Kudos.
July 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
JCYC's mission is to cultivate & enrich the lives of children & youth from diverse, multicultural communities. Rooted in addressing concerns of Japanese American youth, JCYC & ED Jon Osaki are highlighting the parallels between the WWII incarceration of JAs & the assault on immigrants today. Kudos.
Key findings from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2024 givingusa.org/giving-usa-2....
June 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Key findings from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2024 givingusa.org/giving-usa-2....
Nonprofits and ICE: Illegality, Compliance, and Exemption www.adlercolvin.com/blog/2025/06... - Adler & Colvin
June 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Nonprofits and ICE: Illegality, Compliance, and Exemption www.adlercolvin.com/blog/2025/06... - Adler & Colvin
Crossroads of Power: Protest, Violence, and the Fragile Line of Democracy tedbilich.com/insight-exch...
June 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Crossroads of Power: Protest, Violence, and the Fragile Line of Democracy tedbilich.com/insight-exch...