As the landscape of philanthropy evolves, nonprofit professionals must adapt and innovate to achieve their goals. Join us for a transformative conference designed for Muslim nonprofits, focusing on strategy, fund development, organizational structure, and collaboration. This event aims to unite leaders to share insights, develop strategies, and strengthen our community.
Presented by the Islamic Society of North America, Oaktree Institute, and the American Muslim Community Foundation.
As the landscape of philanthropy evolves, nonprofit professionals must adapt and innovate to achieve their goals. Join us for a transformative conference designed for Muslim nonprofits. This event aims to unite leaders to share insights, develop strategies, and strengthen our community.
Speakers
Speaker Bio
Rami Kawas specializes in the areas of management and organizational psychology. He currently serves as the Executive Director and a trainer for Oaktree Institute, a leadership consulting organization for nonprofits. He has served in various leadership positions for local and national nonprofit organizations, with extensive experience delivering educational and training programs. He has a passion for learning and developing content in the areas of leadership, team management, and organizational performance.
Rami holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Harvard University focused on human development and organizational psychology, is a graduate of the Qalam Islamic Seminary and resides in the New Jersey area.
Rami Kawas
Executive Director at Oaktree Institute
Speaker Bio
Specialized in the area of fund development. Nadeem Riaz is the current Director of Development for CAIR-LA and an Adjunct Professor of Business. He has worked within the Muslim community focused on Business Development, strategy and growth for the last 15 years. His vast experience ranges from Global Director at LaunchGood, to managing teams with international relief organizations such as Islamic Relief USA and Penny Appeal USA. With a specialization in Major Gifts, & a passion for amplifying growth through storytelling, Nadeem has also served as an Investment and Portfolio Manager with Devon Bank.
As an Oaktree Trainer, Nadeem heads our Fund Development offering, providing insights and training geared for all those looking to grow.
Nadeem is a Husband, Father of 2, and lifelong SoCal native who loves his coffee!
Nadeem Riaz
Senior Trainer & Consultant at Oaktree Institute
Speaker Bio
Earning a Bachelor’s in History and Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2009, Muhi Khwaja didn’t know what to do until the summer before graduating. The Development Summer Internship Program at the University of Michigan sparked an interest in fundraising (development) as a career. After working with several nonprofit organizations, he earned his Master’s in Public Administration in 2013, from U-M, specializing in nonprofit management. Muhi has over 15 years of nonprofit work and fundraising experience as a one-person development team to a Chief Development Officer.
In 2016 he became a Certified Fund Raising Executive from the Association of Fundraising Professionals and in 2017 earned a Certificate of Fund Raising Management from Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy where he is also Adjunct Faculty and a recipient of the Zakat Foundation Institute Scholarship.
Muhi serves as the Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer of the American Muslim Community Foundation helping families distribute more than $13 million since 2017. AMCF serves as a the only national nonprofit organization focused on creating Donor Advised Funds, Giving Circles, distributing grants, & building endowments for the American Muslim community.
Muhi joined the Fundraising Academy staff in 2022 as a Trainer at National University. Muhi enjoys traveling, photography, riding his motorcycle, and hiking.
Contact Muhi at [email protected] or schedule time at amuslimcf.org/muhical.
Connect with Muhi at https://linkedin.com/in/muhikhwaja.
Muhi Khwaja
Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at AMCF
Speaker Bio
As AMCF’s Director of Nonprofits, Ola’s mission is to support our community’s countless amazing causes. She is passionate about connecting with nonprofit leaders and providing programming and resources to uplift their visions for change and institutional sustainability. Before her current role, Ola was the AMCF Nonprofits & Social Impact Fellow and then the Nonprofit Engagement Manager.
Prior to joining AMCF, Ola was an immigration attorney with the New York-based firm Aljijakli, Kosseff & Prendergast, LLC. Her work focused on asylum, family unification and humanitarian-based cases. Her asylum clients’ harrowing stories of persecution, along with their resilience, strength, and hope for a better future, inspired Ola to volunteer at various refugee organizations, write about refugee rights and advocate for holistic, human-centered support for displaced persons. Her pro bono efforts and legal training included work with the Karam Foundation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Cairo, the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project (Proyecto Dilley) and the International Rescue Committee.
Ola lives in the Washington D.C. metro area with her husband and their three kids. She loves exploring nature with her kids (when it is warm!), shopping Muslim-owned businesses and sharing Arabic Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired ideas for young children.
Ola Mohamed
Director of Nonprofits at AMCF
Speaker Bio
Nawal Ali
Head of Fund Development at ISNA
Speaker Bio
Meet Habibat, a passionate, joyful, learner/leader with over eight years of experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, and arts administration. She excels in project management and community engagement while supporting diversity and inclusion practices. In 2022, she founded Activate God, a community with 25,000 followers. Through this platform, she shares daily prayers, teaches about religious and spiritual practices, and discusses life lessons on her podcast to explore people’s relationship with self and God. She holds a BA from the City College of New York, and an Ed.M. from Rutgers University.
Habibat T. Shittu
Nonprofit Social Impact Fellow at AMCF
Speaker Bio
Fiyyaz Jaat serves as Strategy and Operations Officer att MYNA. He has a strong background in youth development and counseling. Prior to joining ISNA, he spent his professional life as Director of a company in Toronto, but his passion was his volunteer work with the youth. He has grown up working with Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) since the age of 15, first as a core member, and then as an advisor to MYNA Toronto and National. Aside from his active role with MYNA, he is passionate about all branches of youth development. He acts as a middleman between masajid and the youth and their needs, and provides one on one counseling in addition to parent/child workshops and lectures.
Fiyyaz Jaat
Strategy & Operations Officer at MYNA
Speaker Bio
Nabeel Alauddin
Development Manager for MYNA
Speaker Bio
Junaid Din is an entrepreneur, investor, community organizer, and philanthropist based in the Dallas Fort Worth area. After spending the initial years of his career on Wall Street, Junaid moved to the entrepreneurial arena and is currently the founder and CEO of Skywire Communications, a global mobile-phone distributor. Junaid has also been an investor and advisor to multiple startups and aided in the development of corporate M&A strategies. Junaid was President of East Plano Islamic Center and served on the board of Maruf Dallas, a non-profit dedicated to providing assistance to local DFW refugees. Junaid currently serves as Yaqeen’s CFO, where he oversees the daily operations of the organization, and is a member of the Board of Directors.
Junaid Din
Chief Financial Officer at Yaqeen Institute
Topics
Building High-Performing Nonprofits
Discover the essential elements that drive high performance in non-profit organizations. Gain insights into leadership, management, creating a culture of excellence & how it ties into fund development.
PR & Media Relations
Learn the art of public relations and media engagement to amplify your nonprofit’s visibility. Discover strategies for crafting compelling stories, building media relationships, and leveraging various platforms to boost your organization’s profile and support your fundraising efforts.
Facilitated Networking
Engage in discussions to share best practices and challenges in fund development. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships to strengthen your network and enhance your fundraising efforts.
Transforming Generosity through Major Gifts
Uncover the techniques for identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts to support your organization’s mission. Learn best practices for engaging with high-net-worth donors.
Gearing Up for Year-End Fundraising
Prepare your organization for a successful year-end fundraising campaign. Gain tips and tactics to maximize donor engagement and drive end-of-year contributions.
Collaboration in a Growing Community
Explore the benefits of collaboration in fund development within the Muslim nonprofit sector. As the pool of funding becomes more scattered, learn how working together can harness resources, share expertise, and enhance impact for our communities.
Roadmap to Building an Endowment
Understand the steps to establish a robust endowment fund for your non-profit. Learn how to secure long-term financial stability and support your mission for years to come.
Panel Session and Q&A
Join a panel discussion on the future of sustainability in fund development, focusing on balancing short-term needs and long-term strategies. Discover innovative approaches to secure financial stability and drive lasting impact.
Carrying the Mission Forward
Gain a bird’s-eye view holistic understanding of growing your organization through strategic and effective management. Reflect on what drives your mission and vision for the long term.
$1000
- Logo featured on the program
- Inclusion on Oaktree, AMCF, and ISNA social media platforms
- 2 complimentary tickets
$2500
- Logo featured on the program
- Inclusion on Oaktree, AMCF, and ISNA social media platforms
- 5-minute Appeal or 1-2 Minute Video Promo
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Table
$5000
- Logo featured on the program
- Inclusion on Oaktree, AMCF, and ISNA social media platforms
- 5-minute Appeal or 1-2 Minute Video Promo
- 6 complimentary tickets
- Promotional flyer
- Table
Frequently Asked Questions:
This summit is designed for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, development officers, and anyone involved in fundraising and organizational development.
You can register online here: bit.ly/nonprofits2024. Early bird discounts are available for those who register in advance.
Yes, there will be opportunities to connect with other attendees throughout the summit.
Yes, attendees will receive a digital guidebook for the summit & a PDF of all the slides afterward.
Yes, there is a 30% discount for groups of 3 or more.
If needed, contact Zawad Ahmed at [email protected] for more information.
Please contact Nawal Ali at [email protected] for more information on sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
As the landscape of philanthropy evolves, nonprofit professionals must adapt and innovate to achieve their goals. Join us for a transformative conference designed for Muslim nonprofits, focusing on strategy, fund development, organizational structure, and collaboration. This event aims to unite leaders to share insights, develop strategies, and strengthen our community.