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May 14, 2025

Schedule Your Gratitude: How Donor Advised Funds Make Giving Simple and Impactful

Did you know you can schedule your gratitude? A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) makes it easy to plan your charitable giving, fulfill your zakat and sadaqah obligations, and create a…
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May 13, 2025

Can I Use My Donor Advised Fund for That?

Discover how to make the most of your Donor Advised Fund while honoring Islamic giving values. Learn what’s allowed — from fulfilling personal pledges to understanding why event tickets and…
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May 9, 2025

Top 3 Donor Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits Using DAFs & Endowments

Gratitude is more than a thank-you email—it’s a strategy for deeper donor engagement. In this post, AMCF explores three powerful ways to show appreciation through Donor Advised Funds, endowments, and…
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April 23, 2025

The Fear of Losing Federal Funding Is Real. Here’s What Nonprofits Can Do About It.

As rumors swirl about potential federal funding cuts, nonprofits are left asking—what now? This blog explores the rising anxiety around losing government support, the burnout hitting traditional donors, and why…
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February 6, 2025

Welcome to the Muslim Philanthropy Blog: Muhi Khwaja, Co-Founder

Welcome to the Muslim Philanthropy Blog Bismillah. As salaam alaykum Dear Reader, It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Muslim Philanthropy Blog, a dedicated space for sharing stories,…
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February 27, 2025

From Individual Giving to Collective Impact: A Muslim Woman’s Journey in Philanthropy

When I first began exploring Islamic philanthropy, I viewed myself as just a donor—someone who calculated her zakat during Ramadan and wrote checks to local organizations. Like many Muslim women,…
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February 28, 2025

This Ramadan, Build Your Legacy & Empower the Future of Muslim Philanthropy

As-salaamu alaykum, I pray that this Ramadan fills your heart with tranquility, deep reflection, and abundant blessings. This sacred month is a time of renewal—renewing faith, renewing our connection to…