Giving Opportunities

Invest in Hawai‘iʻs future

Uplift Our Mission

Kapi‘olani Community College is a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.

We empower all learners to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals in a global community that promotes excellence, innovation, and diversity. To honor ‘āina, ‘ōiwi, and the legacy of Queen Kapi‘olani, the College is committed to teaching, learning, and practicing Hawaiian values and culture.

 

  • Kapi‘olani Community College Enrichment Fund – Donate
    Let us direct resources to areas that need support: faculty innovation, student opportunities, and unique projects that will positively impact the College and community.
  • Kapi‘olani Community College Student Aid Fund – Donate
    The cost of going to college can be overwhelming. Supports students with tuition, fees, and related costs of attendance and special activities.

Current Campaign & Priorities

Strengthen Workforce Development that connects education to opportunity–right here in Hawaiʻi.

Advance AI Literacy across our campus to ensure Hawaiʻi’s students are ready to lead in a tech-driven world.

Travel on Life-Changing Journeys beyond our shores and return with deeper purpose.

Ways to Give

  • One-time gift
  • Monthly giving
  • Endowment (funds that live in perpetuity)
  • Named scholarships
  • Planned giving
  • Corporate partnerships
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Impact Stories

Global grant fuels Kapiʻolani CC’s efforts to protect Hawaiʻi’s rare plants

Kapiʻolani Community College’s commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s rare and culturally significant plants is receiving a major boost thanks to a €50,000 (approximately $58,000 USD) grant from the Veolia Corporate Foundation. The funding supports Māla Māunuunu, the college’s long-standing Indigenous garden initiative dedicated to restoring and preserving the islands’ Indigenous, endemic and endangered flora.

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Kapiʻolani CC’s Lunalilo Scholars Program changed grad’s life

After nearly a decade of uncertainty, setbacks and searching for direction, Jamilyn Moriguchi is graduating from Kapiʻolani Community College with an associate’s degree in psychology—and a transformed sense of self.

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Get in Touch

Through the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, the Associate Director of Development for Kapiʻolani Community College connects private funders with high-impact campus initiatives. This position works closely with the Chancellor and the campus’ Executive Leadership Team to align donor interests with our Strategic Plan.

If you are passionate about supporting kamaʻāina students and Hawaiʻi’s workforce, please reach out to learn how we can bring your philanthropic vision to life.

Aja Grande
Associate Director of Development
4303 Diamond Head Road, ‘Ilima 212
Honolulu, HI 96816

Email: aja.grande@uhfoundation.org
Phone: (808) 734-9570
University of Hawai‘i Foundation
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