Bridging Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian Diaspora

Corporate Partnership Opportunities

Investing in Native Hawaiian Cultural Education and Community Impact

Kūlia I Ka Pūnāwai invites businesses, foundations, organizations, and community supporters to partner in sustaining Native Hawaiian cultural education, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement through culturally grounded programming rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi and hula traditions.

Support directly helps sustain conference programming, educational workshops, mentorship opportunities, scholarship access initiatives, cultural practitioner support, and long-term organizational growth that benefits Native Hawaiian and diaspora communities.

Email us to get started on your sponsorship

Ikapunawai@gmail.com

  • Exclusive Opportunity (1 Available)

    The highest level of partnership and recognition.

    Benefits

    • Exclusive designation as Presenting Sponsor

    • "Presented by [Sponsor Name]" recognition on major conference materials

    • Premier logo placement on conference shirts

    • Premier logo placement on event signage and promotional materials

    • Recognition during Opening and Closing Ceremonies

    • Opportunity to provide welcome remarks

    • Full-page program recognition

    • Premium vendor booth space

    • Inclusion of promotional materials in attendee welcome packets

    • Website homepage sponsor spotlight

    • Dedicated social media sponsor feature

    • Media and press recognition where applicable

    • Sponsor recognition on conference photo backdrop

    Hospitality Package

    • 10 Complimentary Concert Tickets

    • 10 Reserved VIP Concert Seats

    • 10 VIP Dinner Invitations

  • In honor of the late Kumu Hula Clarice Nuhi

    Supports conference operations, logistics, and participant experience.

    Benefits

    • Prominent logo placement on conference materials

    • Recognition during conference ceremonies

    • Website sponsor feature

    • Social media recognition

    • Half-page program advertisement

    • Vendor booth space

    • Sponsor acknowledgment in digital communications

    Hospitality Package

    • 8 Complimentary Concert Tickets

    • 8 Reserved VIP Concert Seats

    • 8 VIP Dinner Invitations

  • In honor of the late Kumu Hula Keahulani Wilson

    Supports cultural education, workshop programming, and practitioner engagement.

    Benefits

    • Logo placement on conference materials

    • Recognition during educational programming

    • Website recognition

    • Social media acknowledgment

    • Quarter-page program advertisement

    • Vendor booth space

    Hospitality Package

    • 4 Complimentary Concert Tickets

    • 4 Reserved VIP Concert Seats

    • 4 VIP Dinner Invitations

  • In honor of the late Kumu Hula Randy Kaulana Chang

    Supports scholarships, educational materials, youth engagement, and accessibility initiatives.

    Benefits

    • Logo placement on select conference signage

    • Website recognition

    • Social media acknowledgment

    • Quarter-page program recognition

    • Shared sponsor recognition signage

    Hospitality Package

    • 2 Complimentary Concert Tickets

    • 2 Reserved VIP Concert Seats

  • In Honor of the late Kumu Hula Barbara Finneran

    Supports volunteer coordination, cultural materials, outreach efforts, and participant services.

    Benefits

    • Recognition in conference materials

    • Website acknowledgment

    • Social media sponsor appreciation

    • Sponsor recognition signage

    Hospitality Package

    • 2 Complimentary Concert Tickets

  • In honor of Sharon Ku’uipo Paulo

    Ideal for small businesses, family-owned companies, and community supporters.

    Benefits

    • Name recognition in conference program

    • Website acknowledgment

    • Social media thank-you recognition

    • Sponsor appreciation signage

    Hospitality Package

    • 1 Complimentary Concert Ticket

Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities

$2,500

Provides participants with:

  • Conference Registration

  • Lodging Assistance

  • Conference Meals

  • Educational Materials

  • Mentorship Opportunities

Benefits

  • Scholarship sponsor recognition

  • Website acknowledgment

  • Social media recognition

  • Post-event impact report

Native Hawaiian Scholarship Champion

3% Cover the Fee