Chaminade University of Honolulu held its 23rd annual Nonprofit Financial Seminar on August 6, welcoming more than 200 participants from nonprofit organizations across Hawaiʻi to gain practical knowledge and insights on best practices in today’s fast-changing economic climate.
The seminar featured updates on federal and state laws affecting nonprofit organizations, along with sessions on using artificial intelligence to streamline nonprofit workflows, securing major gifts and strengthening social media strategies. Featured speakers included Trever Asam, J.D., partner at Cades Schutte LLP; Ryan Kusumoto, president and CEO of PACT; and Matt Morgan, chief operating officer and partner at EisnerAmper. Panel discussions explored social media strategies and “A Kinaʻole Approach to Major Gifts Fundraising.”
“I think with all of the changes happening in our government, political arena, state and county, it’s more of an investment for my agency, which is the Big Island Substance Abuse Council, to understand those changes and how they are going to impact me,” said Hannah Preston-Pita of Hawaiʻi Island.
Chaminade President Lynn Babington, Ph.D., and Amir H. Toosi, DBA, dean of the College of Business, Innovation & Technology, welcomed guests and speakers representing a wide range of organizations, including Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, the YMCA and the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation.
For more than two decades, the annual seminar has reflected Chaminade’s commitment to serving the community and preparing leaders to make a positive difference in Hawaiʻi. Rooted in its Catholic Marianist mission, the University brings together nonprofit leaders and professionals to share knowledge, build connections and strengthen organizations that serve communities throughout the Islands.
As Hawaiʻi’s only Catholic university, Chaminade continues to play an active role as a community partner and resource, helping nonprofit organizations develop the skills and strategies needed to advance their missions and respond to changing community needs. The seminar is one example of the University’s longstanding commitment to putting knowledge into action in service of the common good.
Mahalo to Gold Sponsors First Hawaiian Bank and KMH LLP, and Silver Sponsor Central Pacific Bank, for their continued support of the seminar.
