
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.

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

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 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 Contacts 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.

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Nearly 250 nonprofit leaders attended the 2008 HANO Conference on Friday, May 16, at the Ko'olau Golf Course Conference Center in Kaneohe to network with each other and explore the importance of effective storytelling to increase awareness and support of their work with presenters including Michael Margolis of Thirsty-Fish Story and Strategy, pictured above.

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.

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
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Maui foundation executive director guilty of fraud, theft A jury has convicted Glen Mabson, ED of the Epileptic Foundation of Maui, of welfare fraud.
HANO urges Congressional delegation to boost charitable mileage rate Business deduction is now 58.5 cents, but volunteers can only deduct 14 cents.
Hawaii nonprofits that receive donations must now register Governor signs bill requiring registration, financial reports, audits and fees.
Bank of Hawaii economist says it isn't a recession, yet Paul Brewbaker says the current economic downturn shouldn't be as deep as those in the past.
State funded agencies face cuts Governor orders state agencies to cut spending by 4 percent across the board while welfare funding is slashed 12 percent.
Solar water systems required in all new single-family homes Governor signs legislation mandating energy-saving systems beginning in 2010.
New HANO partnership with ALTRES HR to benefit members A new member benefit partnership means HANO member nonprofits can outsource employee benefits and human resource management at lower cost.
Envision Hawaii conference to turn passion into action Network of people making careers out of making a difference will convene at UH-Manoa on Saturday, July 12.

HANO D&O Protection Program Time to renew? Given todays 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.
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