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Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

We would be honored if you gave a contribution, no matter the amount. On #GivingTuesday, call the HOT Box Office at 808.596.7372 to donate over the phone or make an online donation. You may also mail a donation by sending a check in the mail to 848 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, HI 96813.

You may also donate over Facebook through our fundraiser page. Facebook is waving all fees.

 

YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS:

  • Children sharing in the joy of opera. Our nationally recognized education outreach program reaches more than 25,000 students on Oahu and Neighbor Islands annually.
  • Professional symphony musicians. HOT contracts professional musicians up to 10 weeks each year.
  • The only opera company in the state of Hawaii… and the only opera company that gives you the opportunity to see live opera and operetta.
  • The future of opera. We believe in the cultivation and nurturing of young artists through our Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio programs. Several studio alumni have grown into professional singers on national and international stages.
  • Our community. HOT supports Hawaii’s economy by utilizing local resources – from the carpenters in the scene shop to young singers in the educational outreach programs.

Share what inspires you to support HOT by submitting your personal giving story to the #MyGivingStory contest. Winning nonprofits will be awarded $25,000- $10,000 in grants! Learn more.

Press Release: HOT Announces New Director of Fundraising & Major Gifts

HOT is pleased to announce that Kevin Takamori has been named Director of Fundraising and Major Gifts. His responsibilities will include leading efforts to increase fundraising and establishing a legacy giving program.

“Over a 25-year career in fundraising, supporting the arts has always been one of the most rewarding areas of focus for me,” Takamori said. “I am thrilled to join the Hawaii Opera Theatre, which not only brings the world’s best opera to Hawaii each year, but also engages more than 25,000 keiki across Oahu and the neighbor islands through its nationally recognized educational outreach programs.”

Born and raised in Honolulu, he is a graduate of ‘Iolani School, the University of Hawai‘i, and Harvard University.

Takamori’s fundraising career began at Harvard, where he managed the alumni travel program during Harvard’s historic $2.6 billion capital campaign.  After 15 years in Boston, he returned to Honolulu to lead the University of Hawai‘i’s alumni relations program. He also served as Development Director for Hawai‘i Arts Alliance, where he helped to expand private support through increased major gifts, event fundraising, and grant writing.  Most recently, he worked as Director of Development at Hawai‘i Pacific University, where he successfully secured major gifts and grants for HPU’s Oceanic Institute, Athletics program, Performing Arts, and student scholarships.  

Additionally, In 2003 Takamori was named a “Harvard Hero” for outstanding work in development and alumni relations, and in 2007 he was selected for the Pacific Century Fellows Program for future leaders of Hawaii.

HOT General Director Simon Crookall said he expects Takamori will build on HOT’s successes in fundraising in the local community and looks forward to having him on board.