AFP Aloha Chapter

Great to see so many Hawaiʻi fundraisers at 2026!

Celebrating a Day of Inspiration and Impact at NPD 2025! 🌟

Last Friday, November 14th, the AFP Aloha Chapter hosted a truly unforgettable National Philanthropy Day (NPD), gathering over 300 inspirational philanthropists from across the state to learn, connect, and celebrate the heart of giving.

We kicked off the morning with the perfect blend of inspiration and humor from keynote speaker Lynne Wester (Donor Relations Group). Throughout the day, attendees dove into 12 diverse breakout sessions, exploring everything from the nuts and bolts of annual giving and comprehensive campaigns to crucial discussions on ethics in fundraising and non-profit leadership.

The highlight was our NPD Awards Luncheon, where we honored 9 exceptional Awards Recipients and 4 outstanding volunteers in philanthropy—their dedication is a powerful reminder of why we do this work.

We concluded the event with a fascinating glimpse into the future, as Ian Kitajima, President of PICHTR, shared an interesting look at the role of AI in our evolving sector.

A huge mahalo to everyone—sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and attendees—who made this day an unforgettable success!

Congratulations to this year’s Outstanding Corporation in Philanthropy - Mauna Kea Resort! 🌟

The resort has a sustained commitment to the environment with donations averaging $500,000 annually to organizations like the Hawai‘i Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy, and more than $300,000 to the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative.
Specifically, it has donated over $290,000 toward Hawai‘i Land Trust’s effort to purchase, protect and revitalize Māhukona, a 642-acre parcel on the Kohala Coast. That money helps ensure that 4 miles of coastline and hundreds of cultural and historic sites and recreational spaces will be maintained for the benefit of the public. The resort also partners with the National Park Service to provide upkeep on a portion of the 175-mile Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail that traverses its property.
Help us celebrate the Mauna Kea Resort on November 14 at National Philanthropy Day!

We are excited to honor The Stupski Foundation as our Outstanding Foundation at this year’s National Philanthropy Day!  🌟
To date, The Stupski Foundation has invested $225 million in communities in Hawai‘i and San Francisco to aid with postsecondary education, health care and food justice. 

The organization is now spending down its $365 million in assets to community partners by 2029 because “change can’t wait,” and people working directly in communities can make the best decisions about where funding can make real change, says Cheri Souza, the Hawai‘i postsecondary success program officer at the Stupski Foundation. 

“We commit to trust-based philanthropic practices, shifting decision-making power dynamics and breaking self-imposed rules to create systems that serve our communities equitably,” she says.