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JOIN HANO

HANO membership is important – the more nonprofit members HANO has the more effective the Alliance can be on their behalf. To learn more about HANO and to apply for membership, joining more than 270 Hawai'i nonprofits who are already members, click HERE.

RENEW MEMBERSHIP

Already a member? – To renew your nonprofit organization's HANO membership, click HERE.

GRANTWRITING

Looking for help with a grant proposal? – HANO is now accepting requests for proposal review and grantwriting services for HANO nonprofit member organizations regardless of size or annual revenues. Click HERE for more information and to download a request for service.

HANO CONFERENCE

Online registration is closed to attend "Mo'oelo o 'Ahahui – Telling the Nonprofit Story." For late registration, call Sally Ley, (808) 529-0466. The conference will focus on raising public awareness, understanding and support of nonprofits through successful, strategic communications. Join fellow nonprofit leaders on Friday, May 16, at the Ko'olau Golf Club Conference Center to strengthen your organization and the sector.

NONPROFIT TRAINING

Fiscal Accountability is a critical topic for nonprofits today, as the IRS rolls out a new Form 990 and audit standards become more rigorous. Find out what you need to know in Kona on Friday, June 13, and on Kauai on Friday, July 18, at HANO's Fiscal Accountability: Best Practices for Meeting Community and Donor Expectations workshop, sponsored by Bank of Hawaii. 

Besides workshops on core nonprofit topics like board governance, financial management, fund development and advocacy, HANO also provides strategic and business planning facilitation, executive coaching and other management consulting services. Click here for more information. Check back for upcoming workshops later this year.

NEW BENEFITS

HANO members save – Giftworks fundraising software is now available at a special membership rate for small to medium sized nonprofit organizations who are HANO members.  We are delighted to bring this powerful fundraising tool to our members.  Members can also join the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Network at half price or try Constant Contact’s email newsletter, marketing and survey tools free for 60 days. Develop your tech expertise through NTEN or switch to professional-looking email broadcasting and online surveys with Constant Contact. For more information, click HERE.

TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

Becoming and remaining tax-exempt – For information about attaining and maintaining nonprofit status and for links to Internal Revenue Service materials, guidelines and tax forms for nonprofits, click HERE

Latest News

Share economic stimulus checks with the needy? – A letter to the editor from HANO urges taxpayers to share their windfall with organizations providing services to the community. 

EXPO for community change set for Saturday, May 17 – Hawaii People's Fund and Hawaii Community Foundation co-host Honolulu event featuring 2007 grantees.

$156,000 available for emergency food and shelter in Honolulu – Nonprofits can qualify for federal EFSP funds to supplement existing programs.

Nonprofit registration bill sent to Governor for signature – A House-Senate conference committee on Friday, April 25, approved SB3171, which would require nonprofits to register, file annual reports and audits and pay annual fees to the state.

Hawaii charities look at strategies to deal with recession – Newspaper reports on HANO meeting on nonprofits facing an economic downturn.

Recommendations for coping with economic uncertainty – The Donors Forum of Chicago offers advice to nonprofits facing an economic downturn.

Aloha United Way adds 25 new partner agencies – Oahu funder also invites any nonprofit with programs addressing its community pririties to apply for grants.

Nonprofit ethics survey raises serious concerns – Ethical cultures are reported to be weaker than in the past, especially in organizations where boards set the tone.

2008 HANO Conference set for Friday, May 16 – Save the date and plan to attend the annual HANO conference at the Koolau Golf Coourse Conference Center on Friday, May 16.

D&O INSURANCE

HANO D&O Protection Program – Time to renew? Given today’s legal and economic climate, protecting board members, officers, staff and the organization itself from claims is critical. HANO now provides a valuable, money-saving, exclusive member benefit: Low-cost, high-quality directors and officers insurance. Click HERE to find out more about how the HANO D&O Protection Program can save money for your organization while protecting your volunteers.