President's Message:

We're joining hands to launch
a new event for all nonprofits

I am very proud to announce that HANO has joined forces with the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Aloha Chapter and Chaminade University to hold the first-ever Annual Conference of Nonprofit Communities of Hawaii, Nov. 9 and 10 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

This conference will bring together our combined perspectives, resources and networks to create a rich and stimulating event -- a terrific opportunity to network and explore potential collaborations within the nonprofit sector. Also joining us as supporting partners are the Hawaii Planned Giving Council and the Aloha Society of Association Executives.

More than 25 sessions are being planned including professional-development workshops, town-hall and panel discussions, nationally known speakers and a product and services expo tailored for nonprofits. Everyone involved in nonprofits in Hawaii can benefit from this first-ever conference. Click here to learn more and to register.

Hope you like this month's newsletter.

Lisa Maruyama
HANO President and CEO

News for Nonprofits

• Small nonprofits risk losing tax exemptions
• DHS reduces food stamp application wait
• Hawaii nonprofit people in the news
• DBEDT releases new 2009 State Data Book
• How to protect your organization’s officers, directors
• Using independent contractors, consultants the right way
• New data: Homelessness, health coverage, breastfeeding
• State program provides $12.8 million for land conservation
• Nonprofit helps fly homeless woman, son home to N.Y.
• Recent grants to Hawaii nonprofits
• Nonprofit hospitals switching to LEDs save $1.2 million

The Economy

• GuideStar survey documents economic impact on nonprofits
• Cheer up! Hawaii has the most millionaires
• Economy forces many to file for bankruptcy
• Unemployment picture brightens, except on Molokai

Advocacy & Public Policy

• City requests nonprofit input on human service needs
• Children & Youth Summit to shape legislative agenda
• Learn voter registration and education best practices

Announcements

• Inaugural event to bring nonprofit communities together
• Give Aloha, support HANO and AUW campaign
• HANO Business Planning workshops go to neighbor islands
• ‘Best Places to Work’ builds employee engagement
• HUD grants aim to create ‘Choice Neighborhoods’
• Women’s Fund of Hawaii seeks grant applications
• Nominations are open for Philanthropy Day Awards
• CNHA hosts ninth annual Native Hawaiian Convention
• Fundraising opportunity: Ward Centers Festival of Giving
• HTA offers grants for Maui community-based programs
• Call for nominations for the 2010 Alaka`i Awards
• Apply now for Americans for the Arts scholarship
• Family Support Services of West Hawaii Changes Name