About this Event
Manifesting Abundance for the Impact Sector (women and femme focused)
Join us in person for an inspiring conversation designed to help women and femme nonprofit leaders approach fundraising with confidence and purpose. Explore how to build authentic relationships with funders, articulate your vision and make compelling asks rooted in shared values and impact.
Because the most meaningful asks begin with meaningful connections.
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Friday November 6, 2026 | 4:00-6:00pm
OurSpace 1052 | Waimanu St. Honolulu, HI 96814 | The Alley and Courtyard
Pau hana to follow. Refreshments (drinks and pūpūs) will be provided.
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Reserve your spot by registering on Eventbrite.
Sliding scale: $20-50 suggested donation. You will not be turned away if you cannot donate.
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Featured Speaker: Ashley Lukens, PhD
Ashley is a philanthropic leader and strategist dedicated to moving captial toward equity, resilience, and community-led solutions in Hawaiʻi. She is the co-founder and Director of Funder Hui, a statewide network advancing collaborative and trust-based philanthropy; Co-Executive Director of Hoʻiwai Fund and Executive Director of the Frost Family Foundation. Across these roles, Ashley designs and leads innovative grantmaking and funder collaborations that have moved millions of dollars to grassroots, women-led, and Indigenous-led organizations. She holds a PhD from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
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Schedule:
- 3:45pm | Doors open: Check in, grab a drink, and settle into The Alley and Courtyard
- 4:00pm | Welcome and opening: Aloha and introductions
- 4:15pm | Talk story with Ashley Lukens, PhD: Building funder relationships, articulating your vision, and making values-rooted asks
- 5:00pm | Open conversation and Q&A: Bring your real-world fundraising questions
- 5:15pm | Pau hana: Pūpū, drinks, and time to connect with fellow leaders
- 6:00pm | Closing: Mahalo and a hui hou
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Wayfinding: Ourspace is located at 1052 Waimanu Street, between the Public Storage and the Pacifica Apartments.
Free garages are located within a 5min walk at South Shore Market, Ward Center, and Whole Foods. There is also a lot on Kamake'e between Kapiolani Blvd and Waimanu street that charges $2/hr or $5/hr. Please refer to their parking map here.
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Direct any questions to Anna at [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
OurSpace, 1052 Waimanu Street, Honolulu, United States
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