Empowering People.
Honoring Place.
Living Our Purpose.
FUELING CHANGE
INDIGENOUS FUNDRAISER NETWORK
Fundraising in Indigenous communities is rooted in relationship and reciprocity. Philanthropono brings Native Hawaiian, Native American, and Alaska Native fundraising professionals together to build skills, share resources, and strengthen long-term sustainability for Native-led organizations of Native Hawaiian leaders.
NEW ON THE POD
Lei Riedel of Pakini Loan Fund discusses Native CDFIs, character-based lending, financial education, and expanding access to capital for Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses in Hawaiʻi.
BEFORE THE ASK
A strong case for support starts before the first draft.
Discover how clarity, community priorities, and accountability create a stronger foundation for fundraising.
PRIORITIES WITH PURPOSE
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Kanakanomics empowers individuals in Native Hawaiian and underserved communities with financial knowledge and confidence. From budgeting to investing, this program builds real-world skills to navigate personal finance with clarity and purpose.
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ʻĀinapreneurs is a transformative program for small business leaders in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We offer culturally rooted training, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow thriving, resilient businesses.
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Philanthropono is a unique initiative supporting the social sector in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We strengthen nonprofits with tailored training, resources, and guidance to help them grow sustainably and serve effectively.
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KanakaMob is a dynamic platform designed for local leaders in Indigenous and underserved communities. We connect people to essential resources and support, helping build a workforce that reflects the strength and diversity of our communities.
BLAZIN’ SNOW
Zachere’s journey with Blazin’ Snow shows what happens when grit meets aloha. From mom to ʻāinapreneur, she’s carving her own path—one shave ice at a time.
MIKIʻALA LIDSTONE
Mikiʻala doesn’t create change from the outside in. She cultivates it from the roots up — where culture, community, and ʻāina meet.
Bryson Hiro’s journey from quiet dreamer to ʻĀinapreneur changemaker is a story of perseverance, humility, and aloha.
HIRO’S COOKIES
inspire action,
spark transformation
ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi champions economic equity and justice by empowering Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, and underserved communities. Through culturally grounded programs like ʻĀinapreneur, Kanakanomics, KanakaMob, and Philanthropono, we enhance small business growth, financial literacy, workforce development, and nonprofit capacity building. Join us in creating meaningful change and transforming lives!
plant roots
with us
Change begins in connection—with each other, with ʻāina, and with purpose. By becoming a member of ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi, you’re joining a collective heartspace where ideas grow, voices rise, and community leads.
Walk with us as we imagine and build a thriving future, together.