About Us
GIFT: "Giving Inspiration For Tomorrow"
Founded in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2003, The GIFT Foundation Hawaii is dedicated to supporting and empowering charitable groups in the Hawaii community. The GIFT Foundation (Giving Inspiration for Tomorrow) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization run by young professionals who are highly motivated, caring and involved in the local community.
The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii's mission is to encourage young adults to participate in philanthropic giving. Each year, a grantee is selected to receive proceeds from an exclusive annual charity event. The event revolves around Halloween, making it an exciting costume party, unique to other fundraisers in town.
The GIFT Board consists of young professionals from varying industries, in key positions at their companies. As the next generation of leaders, this group takes an active role in coordinating the "most talked about" annual fundraiser - everything from selecting the beneficiaries, to planning the event, to fundraising, to decorating the venue, etc.
Modeled after its sister foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii is committed to raising awareness of organizations that make a difference in our society. It is one of the first charitable organizations in Honolulu run by young professionals that strive to promote giving and volunteering by young adults, as well as providing an outlet where people can learn about and contribute to Honolulu's different charitable organizations.
Our Board Members
- Board Chair
- Members of the Board
- Kenwei Chong
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Jeff Arce,
John Bower,
Jon Bryan,
Sean Clark,
Greg Dickhens,
Jeff Dinsmore,
Stephanie Gambetta,
Scott Gamble,
Dean Hirata,
Michelle Ho,
Peter Ho,
BJ Kobayashi,
Erik Ludwick,
Jonathan McManus,
Brad Nicolai,
Jason Nishikawa,
Alana Pakkala,
Lacey Pfeffer,
Noel Pietch,
Nate Smith,
Marc Tilker
"The Original" GIFT Foundation of Boston
Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1995, The GIFT Foundation (Giving Inspiration for Tomorrow) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering charitable groups throughout the United States. GIFT inspires and enlists local community members, giving them the opportunity to learn about, contribute to, and volunteer for, those in need.
The GIFT Foundation (Giving Inspiration for Tomorrow) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization run by young professionals who are highly motivated, caring people. Its members wish to provide an outlet where people can learn about and contribute to Greater Boston's different charitable organizations. Since its inception in the fall of 1995, The GIFT Foundation has raised over $500,000 for local Boston charities and has had more than 10,000 people attend its fundraising events. Today, GIFT has over 50 active members and is dedicated to making a difference in its community through a variety of fundraising, volunteer and collaborative opportunities.
Its focus remains on helping organizations that strive to better the lives of people in need of support, charity, friendship and guidance.
Links
The GIFT Foundation of Boston: http://www.thegiftfoundation.org
The GIFT Foundation of New York: http://www.giftnyc.org
The GIFT Foundation of Los Angeles: http://www.gift-la.org
