HILT OHANA
With your generous donation today, you will become a part of Hawai’i Land Trust’s Ohana. HILT’s Ohana is the key to conserving Hawaiʻi’s most special natural places. We will keep you engaged and informed of your donation at work with our biannual newsletter ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, our monthly e-Newsletter Ka Leo o Ka ʻĀina, and invitations to attend special events including Talk Story on the Land, our Annual Waiheʻe Hoʻolauleʻa, and more!
ʻAʻohe pilo uku.
No reward is a trifle. Even a small gift is appreciated.
— ‘Ōlelo No‘eau
Donor Advised Fund
A donor advised fund, which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Hawai’i Land Trust and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant, or recurring grants, now to make an immediate impact—or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.
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NĀ KOA ʻĀINA
Nā Koa ʻĀina are individuals who have made generous multi-year pledges providing foundational support ensuring HILT’s ability to perpetually protect and steward the places that sustain Hawaiʻi.
Photo credit: Robert Shallenberger, PhD
Nā Koa ʻĀina Distinguished Fellows Program
Nā Koa ‘Āina brochure | Online Pledge Form | PDF Pledge Form | PayPal Contribution
In ancient Hawai‘i, ʻāina (land) was the most revered natural resource. As Hawaiians used the abundant natural resources within their ahupua‘a (ancient land division), they practiced aloha (respect), laulima (cooperation), and malama (stewardship) which resulted in a desirable pono (balance). This is sound resource management where the interconnectedness of the clouds, the forests, the streams, the fishponds, the sea, and the people is clearly recognized.
— Dr. Carlos Andrade
Photo Credit Robert Shallenberger, PhD
‘Ōlelo No‘eau (Hawaiian proverb) teaches us that he ali‘i ka ‘āina; he kauwa ke kanaka or translated in English “the land is the chief; man is its servant.” It is through this profound respect for the ‘āina, that the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT) works to protect the lands that sustain us for current and future generations.
In ancient times, ka po‘e kahiko (the people of old) recognized the virtues of the Koa tree, which dominated the landscape of Hawai‘i’s rainforests. The word koa also denotes bravery, courageousness and warrior. A tree of many uses, koa logs from the forest, particularly the wao akua or the upper reaches of the forest where the gods dwelled, were hand-carved into voyaging canoes, which for centuries united the Hawaiian people with their ancestral homelands of Kahiki (Tahiti), Hawaiki (the island region of Tonga, Samoa and Niue), and the numerous islands of Polynesia. Koa stands as a symbol of strength during times of adversity and the unity of purpose that is realized when a community strives to achieve a shared goal.
Ecologically, Koa is known as a keystone species, their cumulative benefit to the landscape is more valuable than their individual presence would suggest. Koa trees attract the rains that bring life to all other species in the area. Hawaiians had an expression for this: Hahai no ka ua i ka ululā‘au, rain follows the forest. Koa sustains the forest, providing a cascade of benefits to everything that lives, and because of them the forest and all of its numerous species, thrive.
Since 2011, HILT has actively worked to malama āina (care for the land). From the idyllic shore of Kāhili Beach on verdant Kaua‘i to the ecologically rich Kīpuka Mosaic on Hawai‘i Island, HILT protects, in perpetuity, over 17,500 acres across Hawai‘i. This is made possible through the steadfast support and generosity of passionate individuals like you who understand the value of Hawai‘i’s ecological treasures. Together, we will witness a future that sees the protection of important cultural sites, agricultural lands, water resources, public access to the land and those critically important ecosystems that are threatened with destruction or degradation.
Partnering with HILT, an accredited statewide land trust devoted to the preservation of Hawai‘i’s precious natural resources and cultural heritage, allows you to invest in the preservation of Hawai‘i’s open spaces for generations to come.
JOIN THESE DISTINGUISHED NĀ KOA ‘ĀINA FELLOWS TODAY!
Matt & Elif Beall
Steve & Tamar Goodfellow
Hawai‘i Life
Hawai‘i Life Charitable Fund
Hokuala Community Association
Susan & Jac Kean
Jonathan Kindred
Jacqueline Kosecoff, PhD & Robert Brook
The Makana Aloha Foundation
Katie & Dave Minkus
Michael D. Moore
Gerrianne and Clyde Sakamoto
Ulupono Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation
E komo mai! As a Fellow who commits to graciously giving $10,000+ each year for three years, you will receive fellows-only benefits. Becoming a Nā Koa ‘Āina Fellow is an excellent way to protect Hawai‘i’s natural splendor while joining an exclusive alliance of warriors for the environment.
Nā Koa ‘Āina Fellows Benefits:
Special Invitation for two to HILT’s Chairman’s Reception
Two complimentary tickets per pledge year to Buy Back the Beach – Mālama Kīpuka Annual Fundraising Lū‘au held at Old Lāhaina Lū‘au
Private, island director led tour for six (6) of one of HILT’s public preserves (reservation required 4-weeks in advance)
Invitations to fellows-only special events
Invitations to all community events with special recognition
A legacy native tree planted in your honor (or in honor of your designee) at Waihe‘e Coastal Dunes and Wetland Refuge, HILT’s largest public preserve on Maui
One gift Keōpuka level membership for a recipient of your choice
Limited edition HILT logo 40oz Wide Mouth Hydroflask®
HILT logo gift set including t-shirt, hat and tote bag
BECOME A FELLOW TODAY!
Feel free to call our Development Department at (808) 791-0731 or download the Nā Koa ‘Āina Distinguished Fellows Program brochure and the PDF Pledge Form or complete our Online Pledge Form. You can also donate here: Contribute Today.
NĀ KOA ‘ĀINA PLEDGE OPTIONS:
Nā Koa ‘Āina brochure | Online Pledge Form | PDF Pledge Form | PayPal Contribution
Corporate Giving
Hawai’i Land Trust is committed to working with our community to protect Hawaiʻi’s precious lands. We understand that lasting conservation is achieved through collaboration with a variety of partners, therefore we offer different opportunities for the community to participate in making a difference.
WE'RE PROUD TO ALIGN OURSELVES WITH COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE NOTABLE PARTNERS:
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:
TALK STORY ON THE LAND SPONSORSHIPS
Partnerships supporting our popular Talk Story on the Land series are highly visible. Corporate partners can choose to support a single Talks Story event on the island of their choice or the entire year-long program. Support for this program enables Hawaiian Islands Land Trust to continue connecting people with the land with educational and enriching activities.
FEE-OWNED PROPERTY SPONSORS
Become a steward of one of HILT’s fee-owned properties! Support for this program ensures these properties remain open and safe for our communities. Our fee-owned properties include the Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, Nuʻu Refuge, and the Veteran’s Peace Park on Maui, Maunawila Heiau on Oʻahu and Kāhili Beach Preserve on Kauaʻi.
MAHALO TO OUR STEWARDSHIP PARTNER:
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
HILT hosts a number of fundraising and community events throughout the year on Kauaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. Our signature events on Maui and Oʻahu gather 300 to 500 of Hawaiʻi’s top conservation advocates. Our longstanding and popular Waiheʻe Hoʻolauleʻa is a free event to the public that gives us the opportunity to share more about the work we do and thank our tireless volunteers and supporters. Gain visibility with an audience dedicated to supporting conservation.
MAHALO TO OUR EVENT PARTNERS:
CAUSE MARKETING
HILT works with its partners to develop campaigns that enable companies and their customers to show their support and contribute actively to conservation. These collaborative efforts are specifically designed to increase public awareness of HILT and generate revenue for HILT’s conservation efforts. HILT promotes the companies that help us to achieve these goals to our mailing list of over 4,000 subscribers and our social media audience of over 5,000.
One Percent for the Planet is an international organization created by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard in 2002 whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes. Their mission is to build, support, and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet. 1% for the Planet members assist nonprofit organizations that protect land, forests, rivers, oceans and also encourage sustainable methods of energy production. HILT is approved partner with 1% for the Planet and a number of Hawaiʻi companies support us through this program. Participation in this program provides members alliance with an internationally respected brand, third-party giving verification, networking opportunities, and visibility. Learn more:
MAHALO TO OUR 1% FOR THE PLANET PARTNERS:
Honor & Tribute Giving
Honor someone special with a unique gift that supports Hawaiian Islands Land Trust. If a special occasion or milestone is coming up, you'd like to remember a loved one, or you would just like to share your love of nature with those around you, providing a donation to HILT in their name is the way to go.
Additional Ways to Donate
More information here about other ways to donate….
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HAWAI’I LAND TRUST
126 QUEEN ST., STE. 306
HONOLULU, HI 96813
GIFTS OF APPRECIATED STOCK, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS
A smart and simple way to support Hawai’i Land Trust, these gifts allow you to give more with less because you may be able to both take an income tax deduction and avoid capital gains taxes. If you plan to donate stock to HILT, please help us more efficiently process your gift by completing a Transfer Form to let us know your gift is coming. The form does NOT initiate the transfer of your stock; you will still need to initiate the transfer either electronically through your broker or by mailing the paper certificates directly. Transfer instructions are on the form.
GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE
Hawai’i Land Trust (Fed ID 99-0353223) is a careful and effective steward of your donations.
Over 70% of your gift is used to directly preserve and malama Hawaiʻi’s most precious lands.
Make your tax-deductible donation today.
