Movers and Shakas

“Copy of the tax return is sent to the board for review before the return is e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Each director, officer and committee member shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: (a) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“The board of directors uses comparable industry information to set compensation.”

“Documents provided upon request.”

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

“The mission of movers and shakas is to integrate and retain key talent, especially returning kama`aina, to tackle brain drain, grow the economy, and build community. Our hitop program creates an immersive hawaii 101 experience, enabling our participants to thrive in hawaii while benefiting other key stakeholders, such as local employers and the state of hawaii at large.”

“Volunteer board of directors and other volunteers help with events.”

“Movers and shakas main program is hawaii talent onboarding program (hitop), which is a six-week initiative designed to help new and returning residents adjust and succeed in hawaii. Movers and shakas also aid local businesses in keeping their top talent. Through engaging activities such as cultural education, community service, and networking, participants get a deep dive into what it means to live and work in hawaii. They enhance their job performance, forge meaningful connections, and develop a strong sense of belonging and responsibility toward their new home. This program stands out because, unlike typical workplace orientations that focus solely on company culture, hitop emphasizes the importance of understanding and integrating into the broader community of hawaii. It enables leaders from various fields to come together in groups of 30-50, helping them build relationships across different sectors and deepen their understanding of hawai'i's unique cultural and social dynamics. While the program is currently principally based in o`ahu, hitop is proactively extending its reach through one-day pilot initiatives and visits to neighboring islands, ensuring the inclusion of a wider audience despite geographical challenges. Hitop is committed to enhancing leadership within the nonprofit sector in hawaii. With the conclusion of cohort four by the end of 2023, hitop successfully acculturated 111 leaders (over 50 participants in 2023) from over 25 organizations, garnering stellar feedback. Survey results indicate significant enhancements in participants' understanding of local culture, sense of home in hawaii, work effectiveness, and sense of belonging. Movers and shakas aspire to serve as a critical hr talent onboarding resource for the state of hawaii, striving to establish our program and hawaii as pioneers in place-based talent acculturation and retention. Movers and shakas also piloted a half-day program in the fall 2023, partnering with armed services ymca, to acculturate military spouses.”