Charged by the Executive Director, the primary responsibilities include: (1) Plan and implement strategies to secure needed charitable contributions to support HILT’s operations while expanding and diversifying HILT’s donor base; (2) Plan and implement strategic outreach, communication and marketing initiatives that generate awareness and support; and (3) Help plan and implement strategies so that HILT succeeds with its fundraising campaigns. DD supervises an Assistant Development Director.  Candidates must be ethical, hard-working and positive, passionate about land conservation, and should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least three years of non-profit development experience, and applicable computer proficiency.

Submit resume and cover letter to kuulei@hilt.org by June 21, 2013.

Click here to see the full job description.

Coco Palms Lagoon:
Photo courtesy of Kaua‘i Historical Society

More great news toward the conservation of iconic landscapes!

In January of this year HILT applied for a Grant-In-Aid through Senator Ron Kouchi’s office for $276,650 to conduct the necessary due diligence and collect community input for Coco Palms. This will help us determine if the acquisition of the property is feasible and, if so, how the property can best be protected for public benefit. As of last week, HILT’s application has been approved by conference committee for $270,000.  If this is all finalized as part of the State budget process, the available funds will be given to the County of Kaua`i to administer and HILT will lead the due diligence and vision processes.

Coco Palms was made famous by Grace Guslander and was,  pre-`Iniki, one of the oldest hotels on Kaua`i.  However the significance of this land extends far beyond the hotel years, rich in Hawaiian history (once home to Queen Deborah Kapule, Kaua`i’s last reigning queen) and archaeological sites the area has been a place of great importance throughout Kaua`i’s history.

These are exciting steps for land conservation in Hawaii and HILT is thrilled to be working with the County of Kaua`i the State of Hawai`i, Friends of Coco Palms and the community to research possibilities of protection. Our organization depends on your support and we couldn’t do this important conservation work without it! Mahalo.

We look forward to the legislature approving the 2014 budget (including the Lipoa Point funds) this Friday to make everything official. Throughout this process we have maintained a robust partnership with Save Honolua Coalition, Surfrider Foundation, and the County of Maui. Many thanks to legislators Angus McElvey and Roz Baker who also played important roles. Our success really comes out of this broad partnership

Here are a few words from those closely involved in the partnership to save Lipoa and Honolua:

Scott Fisher, Director of Conservation, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust:

Tamara Paltin, Save Honolua Coalition:

“It has been a real honor and privilege to partner with the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust to “save” Honolua.  Their support and guidance enabled us to make the most of the network resources we have built up over the last six years. We are excited and optimistic about working together to malama honolua in perpetuity.”

In the coming months we look forward to working with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources and Maui Land and Pineapple on the details of the purchase. We also look forward to working with our partners on building a management plan and funding future protection activities on the property.

An iconic landscape is being protected through your support. THANK YOU!

Become a member of the Land Trust or make an additional donation and help us to add more iconic landscapes to our protection.

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Mark your calendars to join HILT as we host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on April 6 & 7 at the historic Waimea Theater. We are pleased to present this premiere travelling environmental and adventure film festival featuring award- winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, and indigenous cultures. The program begins at 5pm both nights.

This event on Kaua‘i is a satellite event of the main event – Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a collection of films from the annual festival held the third week of January in Nevada City, CA. Now in its 11th year, Wild & Scenic focuses on films that speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of our planet. “Films featured at Wild & Scenic give people a sense of place,” says Tour Manager, Lori Van Laanen. “In our busy lives, it’s easy to get disconnected from our role in the global ecosystem. When we realize that the change we need in this world begins with us we can start making a difference. Come watch and see!”

This year’s selections in Waimea combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions for the environmental challenges that confront us locally (Saturday’s theme) and globally (Sunday’s theme).

Visit our event page to have a look at the film lineup, watch some trailers, and purchase tickets.

A special mahalo to our local sponsors Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and for the support of W&SFF national sponsors Patagonia, CLIF Bar, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Mother Jones.

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (“HILT”) is offering for sale approximately 1.2 acres of scenic, waterfront property in Paia [Tax Map Key Nos. (2) 2-6-09-18 and 19 with addresses of 371 and 383 Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, Hawaii] via a Quitclaim Deed subject to a perpetual Conservation Easement, which will not allow any buildings and will substantially protect the property’s conservation values (scenic, limited public access, wildlife habitat, and cultural/historical), and other existing encumbrances and limitations.

Written purchase proposals (which must include proposed purchase price and description of how the conservation values will be taken care of) must be received by 5:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2013.  All proposals and questions should be directed to Mr. Edward S. Clement, Jr., Executive Director, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, P.O. Box 965, Wailuku, HI 96793 or electronically at ted@hilt.org.  HILT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.  Should a proposal be selected, HILT will attempt to enter a Purchase and Sale Contract with that applicant.

Ease into Napa life with a two-night stay at the luxury resort, Meadowood. Throughout your visit, the four of you will each enjoy spa treatments; croquet lessons & play; one round of golf; and picnic lunch. Then move into the Saintsbury Vineyard for three nights and prepare for some fun. Be a “winemaker for a day” with Jeff Owens, winemaker at Odette Estate, the newest winery in the Stags Leap district and sister winery to Cade and Plumpjack. Venture out into the vines/cellars at Odette for a firsthand, “from-the-vine-to-the-bottle” educational experience. Break for a vineyard luncheon catered by Bouchon Bakery and expertly paired with wines from Plumpjack/Cade. As a memento, take home mixed 1/2 case of first vintage Adaptation chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon wine per couple. Round out your stay with a hot air balloon ride for 4 followed by champagne breakfast at Domain Chandon; dinner at Fish Story; and guided field trips with Napa Valley Land Trust to the Foote Botanical Preserve at Mt. George and Archer Taylor Preserve at Mt. Veeder.

Total Value: $5000

Donor: Land Trust of Napa County

This package is a part of the 2013 “Buy Back the Beach” Benefit Lu‘au “Adventures for the ‘Aina” Live Auction.

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization with the mission of “protecting the lands that sustain us.” By working to increase conservation land across Hawai`i we ensure the protection of coastal shoreline accesses and recreation areas, native ecosystems and habitats, culturally significant lands, and agricultural lands for our working farms and ranches—all for our use and enjoyment today and for all generations to come. For more details on the organization and our protected lands contact us at (808)244-5263 or info@hilt.org.

Spend a week in Big Sky Country at the beautiful Sundance Ranch in the scenic Blackfoot River valley. Only an hour away from Missoula, it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This stunning cabin rests on 700 acres of grassland, cottonwood groves, and Ponderosa forest. A nature lover’s paradise, the Sundance Ranch is home to an array of Montana wildlife. Bring your hiking boots and fly rod because the million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, Cooper’s Lake, Monture Creek, and the majestic Blackfoot River are right next door. This private home accommodates 10-12 people with all the amenities to guarantee a comfortable stay. Get your lay of the land with the field experts at Montana’s Five Valleys Land Trust.

Value: $3000

*A non-refundable cleaning fee of $150 is required.

Donor: Five Valleys Land Trust

This package is a part of the 2013 “Buy Back the Beach” Benefit Lu‘au “Adventures for the ‘Aina” Live Auction.

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization with the mission of “protecting the lands that sustain us.” By working to increase conservation land across Hawai`i we ensure the protection of coastal shoreline accesses and recreation areas, native ecosystems and habitats, culturally significant lands, and agricultural lands for our working farms and ranches—all for our use and enjoyment today and for all generations to come. For more details on the organization and our protected lands contact us at (808)244-5263 or info@hilt.org.

Illuminated by the golden glow of the setting sun, the meticulously maintained fields at Alii Kula Lavender become the backdrop to a night to remember. Move into the stunning (and exclusive!) Lavender House for evening and prepare for a literal feast for the senses! Your host, edible Hawaiian Islands magazine, will guide you through a dining experience created by celebrity chef Sheldon Simeon of Star Noodle—a current finalist on Bravo’s Top Chef! With help from the local produce specialists at Kula Fields, the season’s best from Maui farms grace the plate in ways that will make your mouth water and heart sing. And sing you may, as the melodies of Joel Katz and his Hawaiian steel guitar fill the night air and beautiful wines from Napa’s CasaNuestra Vineyard complete your evening.

Total Value: $3500

Donors: edible Hawaiian Islands magazine, Chef Sheldon Simeon and Hoaloha Na Eha, Kula Fields, Alii Kula Lavender, CasaNuestra Vineyard, Joel Katz/ Seaside Recordings

This package is a part of the 2013 “Buy Back the Beach” Benefit Lu‘au “Adventures for the ‘Aina” Live Auction.

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization with the mission of “protecting the lands that sustain us.” By working to increase conservation land across Hawai`i we ensure the protection of coastal shoreline accesses and recreation areas, native ecosystems and habitats, culturally significant lands, and agricultural lands for our working farms and ranches—all for our use and enjoyment today and for all generations to come. For more details on the organization and our protected lands contact us at (808)244-5263 or info@hilt.org.

Donors: St. Regis Resort, Princeville Ranch Adventures, Bar Acuda, HILT

This package is a part of the 2012 “Buy Back the Beach” Benefit Lu‘au “Adventures for the ‘Aina” Live Auction.

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization with the mission of “protecting the lands that sustain us.” By working to increase conservation land across Hawai`i we ensure the protection of coastal shoreline accesses and recreation areas, native ecosystems and habitats, culturally significant lands, and agricultural lands for our working farms and ranches—all for our use and enjoyment today and for all generations to come. For more details on the organization and our protected lands contact us at (808)244-5263 or info@hilt.org.