The Pandemic Education Program extends valuable training to help nonprofit organizations interpret grant, safety and compliance responsibilities around federal pandemic relief. It also provides guidance around general operations during the pandemic. This unique program begins March 11, 2021 and is free for Hawaii nonprofits.
Program: PPP Form Completion for Small Nonprofits
Duration: 45 min.
Attend this session to learn:
- Who qualifies
- What is covered (i.e. payroll costs and allowable costs)
- What is not covered
- How much can you borrow
- What documents are needed to apply
- Where and how to apply
- How to track documentation
- How to apply for forgiveness
- Payback terms if portion of loan is not forgiven
Program: 10 Things Nonprofits Need to Do to Survive the Pandemic
Duration: 90 min.
Attend this session to:
- Learn key facts about COVID-19
- Understand which government orders apply to your organization
- Identify which activities you can and cannot continue
- Find out how much can you borrow
- Determine who is an essential worker and who is not
- Develop a COVID-19 plan to keep your staff, volunteers and participants safe
- Examine your finances
- Use tools and technology to benefit your organization
- Look for programs and grants that help nonprofits with COVID-19 costs
- Develop a communications plan to keep stakeholders, employees, volunteers, and beneficiaries informed
- Develop a network of additional resources
Program: Federal Grant Compliance 101 for Nonprofits
Duration: 60 min.
Attend this session to learn how to:
- Distinguish a government contract from a government grant
- Understand the importance of the solicitation
- Review grant agreements
- Keep track of key performance indicators
- Handle grant funds track of expenses
- Comply with reporting requirements
- Close out the grant
Program: HR for Nonprofits
Duration: 105 min.
Attend this session to review:
- Which laws apply to nonprofits
- Management by Board vs. management by Executive Director
- Staffing using volunteers, employees, contractors
- Compensation and benefits for employees
- Using independent contractors
- Working with volunteers and children
- Insurance and risk management
Program: Understanding Federal Contracts
Duration: 60 min.
Attend this session to review:
- Mandatory COVID vaccination and testing requirements
- Worker pay under Davis-Bacon v. Service Contract Act
- Benefit requirements
- Equal employment and affirmative action
- Drug policies and testing
Program: Fiduciary Duties for Nonprofits
Duration: 60 min.
Attend this session to review:
- Corporate Governance
- Duties & Responsibilities of the Board
- Decision-Making & Documentation Procedures
- Director Liability & Indemnification
Program: Tax Issues for Nonprofits
Duration: 60 min.
Attend this session to review:
- Obtaining and Maintaining Tax Exemption
- Charity Tax Classifications
- Fundraising and Earned Income
- Other Operational Issues
Program: Volunteer Management
Duration: 50 min.
Attend this session to review:
- Why we integrate volunteers into work
- Pandemic challenges and how we have all pivoted
- Safety and how to prepare for future disasters
- Strategies for stronger volunteer engagement and retention
Program: Nonprofit Mergers
Duration: 60 min.
Attend this session to review:
- An introduction on various nonprofit structures
- Why you might consider a combination or merger
- Various structures for combinations
- Employment law issues and concerns
Program: Record Retention
Duration: 60 min.
Attend this session to review:
- Information Sources
- Basic Types of Documents
- Industry Specific Requirements
- Retention Requirements
- Best Practices
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Mahalo to Our Partners
HSBF would like to recognize the Hawaii Community Foundation and First Hawaiian Bank for partnering to make this program possible, as well as ES&A Law Firm for making special efforts to provide training for small non-profits with fewer than 20 employees. Special mahalo to the Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA) for recruiting attorney volunteer for pro bono work when we experience crisis in our community.