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.

HANO PROVIDES EXPERTISE: Besides workshops on core nonprofit topics such as 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 throughout the 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

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.

UNEMPLOYMENT TAX SAVINGS: Unemployment taxes are rising, but nonprofits can potentially combat them, HANO supporter UST has developed a short, educational white paper explaining how. Click HERE to download it.

DISCOUNTS ON PRINTING: Professional Image is proud to support HANO member nonprofits by offering a minimum of 10 percent off their regular prices. They know how difficult it is to raise money in these trying times, so in addition, they will donate 10 percent of your final bill, in cash, to your organization.

NONPROFIT TECH: 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.

HR ADMINISTRATION: HANO’s member-benefit partnership with simplicityHR by ALTRES means HANO member nonprofits can outsource payroll, employee benefits, workers' comp and HR paperwork to a single expert provider at special rates. Choose the bundled simplicityHR solution that best suits your organization’s needs.

Click here for more HANO member benefits.

New orchestra rises from Honolulu Symphony’s ashes -- The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra debut on March 4, more than two years after the Honolulu Symphony played its final note.

One in three Hawaii kids offered drugs at high school -- The most recent data available on crime and student safety in public schools from Hawaii KIDS COUNT.

Foundation-government partnership puts Wi-Fi in libraries -- The Hawaii State Public Library System will soon offer free Wi-Fi Internet access thanks to federal and foundation grants.

DHS ordered to process food stamp applications promptly -- Law mandates applications to be processed within 30 days and Judge David Ezra has ordered DHS to comply.

Is the small employer health credit working? -- National Council of Nonprofits seeks feedback on the Small Employer Health Credit from qualified nonprofit organizations.

Abercrombie releases $15.6M for improvement projects -- On Jan. 27 the governor released more than $15.6 million for capital improvement projects statewide.

Visitor spending in Hawaii up 15.6 percent from 2010 -- Good news for Hawaii's economy: The visitor industry saw a big increase in spending to $12.58 billion.

Chaminade renews nonprofit business plan contest -- Fifth contest of the series offers a prize of $10,000 for the best plan, to be distributed in one unrestricted lump sum.

Nonprofits again offer free tax-preparation help -- Free tax help available from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, HACBED, Goodwill Industries Hawaii and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii.

BBB seeks nominations for Torch Awards -- The Better Business Bureau of Hawaii is accepting nominations for the 2012 Torch Awards, which recognize ethical local businesses, charities and individuals.

PARENTS offers free women’s life skills classes -- Free trainings on life skills that will empower the lives of women will be held Thursdays through March 29 at QLCC in Punaluu.