Nonprofit Business Plan Competition

Calling all Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Chaminade’s Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and American Savings Bank’s Nonprofit Business Plan Competition is held every other year and is open to Hawaii nonprofit organizations seeking to start new ventures that will benefit society. The competition aims to stimulate public interest and support in nonprofit organizations—and encourage excellence and innovation in socially-motivated entrepreneurs.

Download 2022 Entry Packet

2022 Nonprofit Business Plan Competition

For detailed information about the 2022 Nonprofit Business Plan Competition, download the entry packet. The entry packet includes eligibility requirements, entry and review process, recognition and awards, evaluation criteria and FAQs, as well as a sample business plan outline. You’ll also find the Statement of Intent form in the packet—which will need to be submitted by March 8, 2022.

Eligibility Requirements

Business plans must be for one of the following: new nonprofit organization (in operation less than 12 months prior to entry deadline), a new program of an existing nonprofit organization, or a new for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit organization.
Must be located in the state of Hawaii.
Proposed venture must be designed to benefit society, i.e., it must generate positive social outcomes.
Submit only one business plan for review.

Important Dates

February 1, 2022: Submit a statement of intent
March 8, 2022, 4 PM: Submit a business plan
April 5, 2022: All entrants will be notified of whether or not they have been selected as one of the eight finalists. The eight finalists will give an in-person presentation on April 12, 2022.
April 27, 2022: Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held at Chaminade University

Awards

First Place: $12,000
Second Place: $10,000
Third Place: $5,000
Fourth Place: $3,000
Remaining Finalists: $1,000 each

Download 2022 Entry Packet

If you have any questions, please contact Ann Kishi at [email protected] or (808) 440-4280.