Unlock Your Potential with the Philanthropono Native Hawaiian Fundraising Certification

Join a transformative journey designed to empower Native Hawaiian professionals with culturally grounded fundraising skills. Our courses are thoughtfully crafted to honor indigenous values while equipping you with practical expertise to drive meaningful change in your community.

Program Tiers

Kaʻiʻi

Refers to a small meshed net (BEGINNER)

  • Completed Beginners 12-week course

  • 30 hours practicum

  • Hōʻike

  • Completion of portfolio (1 work products)

Kāʻihi

Refers to a fine-meshed net (INTERMEDIATE - Completion of Kaʻiʻi course required)

  • Completed Intermediate 12-week course

  • 60 hours practicum

  • Hōʻike

  • Completion  of portfolio (2 work products)

Kīholo

Refers to a large fish net about 20 fathoms long, held by a canoe
at each end
(ADVANCED - Completion of Kāʻihi course required)

  • Completed Advanced 8-week course

  • Practicum completed

  • Hōʻike

  • Completion of portfolio

  • At least 40% of position time is allocated to fundraising or philanthropy.

Kāhala

Refers to a net made of strong cord used for sharks
(PROFESSIONAL - Completion of Kīholo course required)

  • Provide coaching hours during participant practicum

  • Hōʻike

  • Completion of portfolio

  • At least 60% of position time is allocated to fundraising or philanthropy.

COURSES OVERVIEW

INDIGENIZE PHILANTHROPY

Reframe traditional fundraising practices through a cultural lens,
connecting deeply with heritage and community needs.

BUILD LEADERSHIP

Strengthen storytelling, relationship-building, and project
management skills for impactful fundraising.

ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION

Gain professional recognition and access career opportunities
in nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors.

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