The Hōkū Society is the UH Foundation’s most exclusive donor recognition group, honoring individuals and corporations whose gifts total $1 million or more.
Who Qualifies for the Hōkū Society?
Members of the Hōkū Society are distinguished philanthropists who have made a combined gift of at least $1 million, either through outright or planned gifts.
How Hōkū Members benefit the University
Hōkū donors have made transformative contributions with significant impact:
- Renovated and revitalized key academic buildings, such as the Shidler College of Business.
- Funded scholarships to empower minority and female students.
- Supported vital programs at Community College campuses across the University of Hawaiʻi system.
- Endowed academic chairs and funding for research initiatives.
In addition, Hōkū Members are recognized for their generosity by naming buildings, schools, academic chairs, etc. after them. UHM alum Jay Shidler and the Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa, HCC alum Norm Loui and the Norman W.H. Loui Conference Center at Honolulu Community College, and Paul Honda and the Honda International Opportunities Endowment for Community College Students are examples of donors who are recognized and honored everyday by the institutions that have most benefitted from their gifts.
Hōkū Society Benefits
Members receive special recognition, often with naming opportunities for buildings, programs, or academic chairs. In addition to impact reports, they receive publications and are invited to exclusive behind-the-scenes events that showcase the direct impact of their generosity.
For more information, contact Donor Relations at [email protected].
