• Go to main HCF website
  • Contact the Foundation
  • Search
 
 
 
 
 
HCF Logo

Faces of Philanthropy

  • Our Mission
    • Leading the Mission
  • New Funds
    • List of New Funds at HCF
    • DREAM Fund
    • Stanley Izumigawa Scholarship Fund
    • Leonard & Rose Freeman Family Fund
  • New Programs
    • Connecting for Success
    • Housing ASAP
  • Initiatives & Programs
    • Jellyfish Feel the Sting
    • Schools of the Future
    • Pillars of Peace
  • Partnerships
    • HIKI NO
    • Artists in the Schools
    • Hawai'i Tourism Authority
  • Leaving a Legacy
    • Stanley Izumigawa
    • Jack and Marie Lord
    • New Legacy Members
Menu
  • Our Mission
    • Leading the Mission
  • New Funds
    • List of New Funds at HCF
    • DREAM Fund
    • Stanley Izumigawa Scholarship Fund
    • Leonard & Rose Freeman Family Fund
  • New Programs
    • Connecting for Success
    • Housing ASAP
  • Initiatives & Programs
    • Jellyfish Feel the Sting
    • Schools of the Future
    • Pillars of Peace
  • Partnerships
    • HIKI NO
    • Artists in the Schools
    • Hawai'i Tourism Authority
  • Leaving a Legacy
    • Stanley Izumigawa
    • Jack and Marie Lord
    • New Legacy Members

Our Mission

A message from Kelvin H. Taketa, President & CEO and Paul Kosasa, Board Chair

Leading the Mission

You have only to look at the stories in this issue of Faces to get a sense of our widespread reach. As we head into the final stretch of the year, we're aware of how much work we've done... and of how much work there is yet to do for our community. Decreases in government funding and shifts in giving post-recession mean tougher times for some sectors and a need for more collaboration and coordination.

One thing is for sure: When HCF donors, clients and partners join together around their shared interests and give with a shared purpose, the results are better and the impact on our community is greater.

We conducted a perception survey recently and had a number of conversations with donors, clients and nonprofit organizations to better understand their needs and how HCF can better serve the community. We learned a number of things including:

  • Many of you, our donors and clients, continue to recognize HCF as a leader in the nonprofit sector and would like us to increase that leadership within the community.;
  • Nonprofit organizations also look to HCF as a leader and the voice of the nonprofit sector.

It is a privilege and a responsibility to be valued for our unique perspective on community needs, investment opportunities and nonprofit support. The effectiveness of our efforts depends on the commitment by philanthropists and nonprofits to do more, and to do better.

The grants we distribute are directly benefiting the people and environment of Hawai'i. The support we provide is building excellence in the nonprofits we rely on. The initiatives we convene are helping to increase the level of giving and make philanthropy more effective. And we cannot do what we do without you.

This is an important time to give and a good time to contact us about joining the more than 1,000 individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who are making a big difference through smart giving. Thank you and best wishes for the Holidays.

HCFHappenings

2014 Outstanding Professional Advisor in Philanthropy Awards

The Hawai'i Community Foundation works closely with professional advisors...

read more

Legacy Event

Our recent Legacy Society luncheon allowed Legacy Society members to meet with each other...

read more

Did You Know?

Mission Possible... Financial Security + Tax Savings for Retirees Through Charity

With income tax rates at an all-time high and the expectation that 25% of our local population (or approximately 350,000 residents) will be 65 years or older within the coming years...

read more

 
 
 
 
 

827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: 808-537-6333
http://hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

  • Go to main HCF website
  • Contact the Foundation

© 2014 Hawaii Community Foundation.
All Rights Reserved.