Mash-Allah! This month, AMCF is actively engaged with both virtual and in-person events, providing educational resources to build awareness around philanthropic vehicles. Through the Social Impact Accelerator, we offer valuable tools for nonprofits and community members, addressing key topics and strengthening capacity-building efforts.
In-Person Events
Shura Council General Body Meeting – California
AMCF is honored to be a new member of Southern California’s Shura Council, an umbrella organization serving 350K Muslims in SoCal. On February 1st, our Giving Circle Manager, Lisa Kahler, attended our first General Body Meeting, witnessing the historic swearing-in of the Shura Council’s first female board chair, Deana Helmy, LMFT, officiated by Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.
Lisa also connected with AMCF grant recipients MSA West (now Manara West) and Olive Community Services, along with many of the 75+ member organizations in attendance.
Learn More About the Shura Council
200 Muslim Women Who Care – Tampa, FL
Our Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer, Muhi Khwaja, recently attended the 200 Muslim Women Who Care gathering in Tampa, FL, where he shared insights on the impact of giving circles, donor-advised funds, and endowments in charitable giving.
Learn More About 200 Muslim Women Who Care
Catch Up on Past Events!
Donor-Advised Funds 101 Webinar: “Learn How to Turn Your Investments Into Giving”
Join Muhi Khwaja (AMCF Co-Founder) and Monem Salam (Executive Vice-President, Saturna Capital) for an introduction to donor-advised funds (DAFs) and how they can simplify tax filing while maximizing impact in philanthropy.
Hosted in collaboration with The National Muslim Planned Giving Council, the National Muslim Endowment Council, AMCF, and Saturna Capital.
🚀 Social Impact Accelerator Series
Boost Your Nonprofit: FREE Fundraising & Capacity-Building Tools
📅 Wednesday, February 19th @ 3 PM PT | 6 PM ET
A must-attend event for nonprofit professionals! Join Zahra Bokhari Hassan, Sr. Development Manager at Candid and AMCF Women’s Leadership Circle member, as she shares essential Fundraising & Capacity Building Tools. This session, hosted by AMCF’s Muslim Women’s Giving Circle, will provide actionable strategies to elevate your nonprofit’s success.
We look forward to an exciting and impactful month ahead! Stay connected with AMCF for more events, resources, and opportunities to elevate your giving.