Kanoa Naehu
About Kanoa Naehu
Kanoa Naehu is the Associate Director of Stewardship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a background in planned giving and fundraising.
Current Role at Vanderbilt University
Kanoa Naehu currently serves as the Associate Director of Stewardship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, he is involved in overseeing and managing stewardship activities, ensuring that donors are appropriately acknowledged and engaged. He has been with Vanderbilt University since 2018, where he also worked as Assistant Director of Planned Giving Stewardship.
Previous Experience at Vanderbilt University
Before becoming the Associate Director of Stewardship, Kanoa Naehu was the Assistant Director of Planned Giving Stewardship at Vanderbilt University from 2018 to 2021. During his three-year tenure, he played a key role in enhancing the university's donor relations and planned giving initiatives.
Roles at National Association of REALTORS®
Kanoa Naehu worked at the National Association of REALTORS® in various capacities from 2015 to 2018. He started as a PAC Fundraising Coordinator and then progressed to PAC Fundraising Specialist, PAC Disbursements Representative, and finally held a summer internship. His responsibilities included managing political action committee (PAC) fundraising and disbursements.
Hospitality Management at Moe's Original Bar B Que
Kanoa Naehu managed a bar at Moe's Original Bar B Que in Cullman, Alabama, from 2013 to 2014. His role involved overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bar, demonstrating his leadership and management skills in the hospitality industry.
Educational Background
Kanoa Naehu holds a Bachelor’s of Human Sciences Degree from the University of Alabama, which he earned between 2013 and 2015. Prior to that, he studied Chemical Engineering at Auburn University from 2010 to 2013. His educational journey has equipped him with a diverse set of skills applicable to various professional fields.