What's really holding Muslim nonprofits back?
It's not funding. It's culture, mindset, and talent.
In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Tayyab Yunus sits down with Sarah Ali, founder of the Muslim Philanthropy Network, to discuss the structural and cultural shifts our sector must embrace to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Sarah shares her 14-year journey, from law school to leading global organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Amnesty International and what inspired her to bring that expertise into the Muslim philanthropic space.
You'll learn:
✅ Why collaboration, not competition, unlocks long-term growth
✅ The 3 levers of scalability: People, Process, and Tools
✅ How to build a performance culture inside your nonprofit
✅ The trillion-dollar wealth transfer Muslims must prepare for
✅ How mastering the "language of funder priorities" changes everything
This episode is a wake-up call for every Muslim leader, board member, and changemaker who wants to move from passion to professionalism and from scarcity to abundance. 🌍
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahaliphilanthropy
Website: https://sarahaliphilanthropy.com/
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Sarah Ali, Founder of the Muslim Philanthropy Network
01:15 – From Law School to Nonprofit Leadership: The Journey Begins
03:25 – Lessons from 12 Years at Global Organizations
05:10 – What's Missing in Muslim Nonprofits Today
07:45 – Scarcity vs. Abundance: The Culture Shift We Need
09:50 – Collaboration Over Competition: The New Standard for Growth
12:00 – Preparing for the Trillion-Dollar Muslim Wealth Transfer
14:30 – The 3 Levers of Scale: People, Process, and Tools
16:20 – The Future of Muslim Philanthropy: Talent and Storytelling
18:00 – Closing Reflections: Don't Give Up Build Better Together
As Sarah reminds us, the future of Muslim philanthropy won't be built by competition, it will be built by collaboration, systems, and sincerity. When we invest in our people and culture, the Ummah thrives. May every organization rise beyond scarcity, build with excellence, and unlock the barakah of unity.
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