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Uplifting Native Hawaiian communities and advocating for increased philanthropic funding 

We stand at the intersection of Indigenous Innovation and possibility, where Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and Native Hawaiian Philanthropy have united under a new partnership “Power in Solidarity: Hawaii" designed to uplift Native Hawaiian communities and advocate for increased philanthropic funding from national and international funders. 

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Why?

For every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations, barely more than a penny reaches Native Hawaiian communities.

This inequity isn't just a statistic - it's a call to action that drives our mission. 

Through our Power in Solidarity partnership, we are building bridges between funders and communities, further illuminating Native Hawaiian priorities and knowledge systems. We champion cultural and environmental stewardship, economic development, health equity, education, and social justice by creating meaningful connections that transform understanding into investment. 

Our collaboration represents the fundamental truth that we are always stronger together. By joining hands across our organizations, we're creating a sustainable pathway for increased funding that honors our collective strength. 

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In 2025, we invite you to join our movement through: 

  • A new report on trends, gaps, and opportunities related to foundation funding for Native Hawaiian communities 
  • A series of webinars focused on Native Hawaiian community priorities and assets 
  • A funder learning tour in the Fall of 2025 bringing grantmakers to the Islands to witness firsthand the priorities and assets of Native Hawaiian communities and inspire philanthropic investment 

Join us in this transformative journey. Together, we can reshape the story of philanthropy in Hawaiʻi—where resources flow with intention to the communities whose deep cultural knowledge and innovation are essential to the future we steward together. 

GETTING INVOLVED

Click below for more information about how to get involved.
 

A Word From Our Leadership

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"This partnership represents a natural collaboration between three mission-aligned organizations serving overlapping communities, and reminds us that we are always stronger when we work together.

I invite all grantmakers looking for innovative, scalable, and impactful projects to fund to engage us in this partnership and consider investing in Native Hawaiian priorities and assets.”  

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Lyle M. Kan

Interim President & CEO, AAPIP
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“I’m so inspired that Native Hawaiian Philanthropy was born out of our joint conference with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy.

This partnership is our commitment to build a sustainable pathway for increased funding from philanthropy in Native Hawaiian communities–honoring our origin story together in solidarity as organizations.” 

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Erik Stegman

CEO, Native Americans in Philanthropy
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“Building bridges in philanthropy is a key first step to increase community investment that will drive the growth and well-being of Native Hawaiian communities. We are excited to announce this partnership – continuing to grow critical relationships within philanthropy that will help us drive funding to enrich Native Hawaiian communities, and support native Hawaiians' legal and political rights.” 

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Kuʻuleinani Maunupau

President & CEO, Native Hawaiian Philanthropy

Significance

Native Americans in Philanthropy recognizes the importance of this relationship and supports Native-led climate and conservation work.
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The Land, Water, and People

As the first caretakers of the land in these United States, Indigenous peoples have a special connection to the land, water, and many species that share their world. The Earth is a part of their culture, creation stories, and ways of life. Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the environment since time immemorial, preserving the land, water, and species that have sustained their communities for generations. They have long learned the delicate balance of sustainable practices while living in harmony with the environment.

 

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Tribal Conservation Pledge & Funding Collaborative

Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) has launched a Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge & Funding Collaborative (the Collaborative) that calls on the philanthropic sector to make significant investments in biodiversity and conservation projects led by Tribal Nations. With support from Biodiversity Funders Group (BFG) and The Christensen Fund, the Collaborative provides a forum to strategize, share knowledge and educational resources, and participate in a funding mechanism to quickly move capital to Tribal Nations.