The culture of philanthropy is baked into the DNA of HKN as it is embodied in our guiding tenets of Scholarship, Character and Attitude. The society is able to achieve its impact as individuals, as Chapters, and as a global organization because the members and friends of IEEE-HKN give their time, talent, and treasure. For example, in 2021 IEEE-HKN student members logged more than 64,000 service hours despite COVID, reflecting a deep desire of our members to use their talents to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives.
As part of this community, you have the power to amplify our impact. Your contribution is needed to strengthen the HKN experience for members at all levels.
Enhance Lifelong Membership
Investing in an interconnected HKN network that any member, anywhere can activate at any stage of their career allows us to expand programming, such as professional development sessions and networking events. It also helps us to launch some of the programming that young to senior-level professionals have long been asking for, such as professional affinity groups at major companies, volunteer opportunities to support HKN students and others, and digital platforms to connect with others. With your help, we can build this network, adding features that give our members the most fulfilling HKN experience throughout their careers.
IEEE-HKN's Student Chapter Support Fund Helps Every Chapter Be Successful
Chapters are the lifeblood of HKN. By supporting them, you strengthen the entire HKN organization and set into motion a pipeline of engaged members with a foundational experience — members who are prepared and motivated to enhance the HKN experience throughout their lives and careers. University support provided to their respective Chapters varies widely and can limit the range of activities a Chapter may pursue. With this in mind, the IEEE-HKN Student Chapter Support Fund has been established to create and enhance the resources, training, and programs every Chapter needs to reach their full potential. We are excited to announce that John and Jo-Ann McDonald provided the first gift in support of this dedicated Fund that provides HKN the mechanism to begin a Chapter Grant program and a supplemental Chapter coaching program. Please join us in our mission to give every student the chance to be part of a strong, well-supported Chapter.
Develop the Leaders Our World Needs
The IEEE-HKN Student Leadership Conference gives attendees unique opportunities to grow as leaders, and to bring what they learn back to their campuses to fuel the personal and professional development of even more HKN students. Your support of the Student Leadership Conference provides critical funding to ensure 100% of our Chapters will receive funding that supports them in sending at least one participant to this important event. Your gift will allow them to build connections across the HKN network and share in the rich benefits of the conference.