- Keynote speaker Michael Margolis of Thirsty-Fish Story and Strategy empahsized the power of storytelling.
Nonprofit leaders learn how and why to tell their stories
About 250 Hawaii nonprofit leaders gathered on Friday, May 16, for the 2008 HANO Conference at the Ko'olau Golf Course Conference Center in Kaneohe. They heard experts in branding and strategic messaging explain why storytelling about their organizations is critical to their success; they learned about new media opportunities and resources; they heard how to better connect to donors by listening to their stories; and they heard a master storyteller, Puanani Burgess, weave her magic.
Click here to view streaming video of the opening session with Michael Margolis and Puanani Burgess provided by 'Olelo Community Television, conference co-sponsors.
HANO will include more coverage of the HANO conference on this web site soon, including information on how nonprofits can send us their stories as we develop a portrait of the Hawaii nonprofit sector and the positive contributions it makes to the quality of life in this state.
Conference photos are by Tandy Tabata.
- Puanani Burgess, right, seen here with Jennifer Cornish Creed of the HANO staff, held the audience spellbound with her vivid stories.
- HANO members, nonprofit leaders, board members and supporters listen to the keynote presentation.
- Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann speaks during the conference luncheon.
