President's message:
Conference delivered strong ties
and stronger nonprofit community
We've heard enthusiastic reviews of our first annual Conference of Nonprofit Communities of Hawaii. Many thanks to our partners -- the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Aloha Chapter and Chaminade University -- and our generous conference sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, the more than 350 attendees and the planning committees who made it a success. Our demonstrated collaboration with our partners resulted in great information sharing, networking and professional development, speaking directly to the conference theme, "Strong Ties, Stronger Community."
A big Mahalo goes to David Thompson, vice president of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits, keynote speaker at HANO's annual meeting luncheon and facilitator of our Town Hall meeting, who addressed national and Hawaii-specific public policy issues impacting nonprofits.
Other highlights were a panel on fundraising in a tough economy -- featuring Robbe Healey, chair of the AFP international board, Barry Weinman, UH Foundation chair, and Kelvin Taketa, Hawaii Community Foundation CEO -- and an appearance by Lt. Gov.-elect Brian Schatz, who made a commitment to improve the relationship between state government and nonprofits -- a much welcomed message.
One HANO member said, "I met people at the conference that I would not have had the chance to meet otherwise. These contacts will be key to running my nonprofit better. The networking was invaluable." For more information on other components of the Conference of Nonprofit Communities of Hawaii, see the related articles in this newsletter.
As 2010 comes to an end, on behalf of HANO's board and staff, I wish you the very best of the season. I hope you had a good 2010 and that 2011 will be even better.
Please enjoy this month's newsletter.
Lisa Maruyama
President & CEO
News for Nonprofits
- Inaugural Conference of Nonprofit Communities draws 350
- HANO thanks sponsors of the nonprofit conference
- Hawaii has 1,436 homeless households with children
- State’s child care income requirement is third highest in U.S
- Nonprofit boards: Are they confused or missing in action?
- Is there office paper in your dumpster?
- Hawaii can lead the nation in energy conservation
- ‘2010 Taggies’ honor 17 nonprofits for outstanding taglines
- ‘Philanthrobabble Generator’ can almost write proposals
- Why does your nonprofit need a gift acceptance policy?
- Nonprofit study shows Isle grads ill-prepared for college
- Recent grants to Hawaii nonprofits
- Hawaii nonprofit people in the news
- New HANO member benefit
The Economy
- A weak economy inhibits charitable giving in Hawaii
- Nationally, charities expect a tough year ahead
- CNHA’s finance project is not just for Native Hawaiians
- DBEDT: Hawaii's economy is beating expectations
- Good news: Hawaii’s unemployment picture is brighter
- Bad news: Cost of living in the U.S. edges upward
Advocacy & Public Policy
Announcements
- Applications for AUW funding are due by Dec. 15
- Chamber of Commerce announces public health grants
- Update your GuideStar profile for holiday donors
- Christmas season doesn't have to be complicated
- Volunteers sought for statewide tax assistance program
- Your Hawaii nonprofit could win a free professional makeover
- Free workshops on the legislative process offered on Maui
- YMCA puts Atkinson Drive building on the market
- Free ‘Green Resource Guide’ available from Kupu
- How to move your board to governing from managing
