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CNHA Members are eligible for community development technical assistance and training, access to information impacting Native Hawaiian communities, and discounts to attend CNHA events and trainings. As a member of CNHA, you will receive access to the following services:

Hawaiian Way Fund

The Hawaiian Way Fund is a community development fund for donors around the world to support the unique indigenous culture of the Hawaiian Islands. It recognizes the foundation cultures as the strength that is inherent in community development solutions for Hawaii.
The HWF has a deliberate focus to benefit small, grassroots organizations maintaining important cultural and community services programs. To ensure the maximum impact of every gift, CNHA administers the HWF with existing management staff and organizational infrastructure. A minimum of 90 cents of every donor dollars is committed toward community capacity building and Partner Recipient Program.

For more information, please click here to visit the Hawaiian Way Fund website.

Huaka‘i “Excursion” Program

Throughout the year, different CNHA member organizations will host excursions to provide opportunities to fellowship and engage in activities that are energizing and renewing. Each Huaka‘i is scheduled on a weekend day with activities such as learning how to paddle a canoe, carve an ohe kapala, or weave a lei.

If you are interested in hosting a Huaka‘i event, please contact Auli‘i Hirahara, CNHA Project Coordinator, at 808.521.5011, toll-free at 800.709.2642 or via e-mail at info@hawaiiancouncil.org.

Discounted Rates

Up to a 25% discount at all of our events throughout the year, including the Annual Native Hawaiian Convention held every August or September, the largest event devoted entirely to Native Hawaiian issues.

A 15% discount on an exhibitor's space at the Annual Native Hawaiian Convention.

Greater Access & Consultation

CNHA has a number of member led initiatives that help shape CNHA program and policy priorities. As a member of CNHA, you will be able to network with other members within various initiatives and participate in learning and sharing your expertise to shape CNHA community development priorities.

Information & Advocacy

CNHA periodically distributes information materials on public policy issues impacting community development initiatives, as well as announcements and press releases submitted by our members. In addition, you will receive:

Quarterly CEO messages featured articles on community events, services, and our member organizations.
Periodic public policy reports and electronic notification of news stories on issues affecting Native Hawaiian communities.
Access to Grantstation.com a weekly bulletin listing funding resources for various areas of community development.
Weekly E-releases of News Clips and our Resource Corner featuring announcements of workshops, training sessions and funding opportunities.

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