Join us for the AFF 2025 Members and Network Meeting — the launch of our year-long celebrations leading up to AFF’s 20th anniversary in 2026, under the theme: Renewal, Resilience, & Awakening: Philanthropy in a New Era.
Our flagship gathering brings together foundations, philanthropists, and development partners from across the Arab region and beyond to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and address urgent social, environmental, and economic challenges.
📅 December 5–6: Kick off the week with a two-day fundraising workshop by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, led by Dr. Shariq Siddiqui, offering practical tools and global best practices to strengthen your fundraising and resource mobilization.
📅 December 7–9: The Members and Network Meeting begins — three days of high-level discussions, interactive sessions, and networking designed to inspire renewal, strengthen resilience, and awaken bold visions for the next era of Arab philanthropy.
We’ll be updating this page as panelists, speakers, and sessions are confirmed. For questions, contact info@arabfoundationsforum.org.
Join us for a transformative two-day workshop designed to strengthen the fundraising capacity of Arab nonprofit organizations. Presented by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University–Indianapolis, in partnership with the Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) and the United Mission for Relief & Development (UMR), this training offers participants practical tools and proven strategies to elevate their fundraising efforts and build sustainable impact.
Meet the Trainers
- Dr. Shariq Siddiqui (JD, PhD) Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Director, Muslim Philanthropy Initiative
- Dr. Abed AyoubPresident & CEO of United Mission for Relief & Development (UMR), former CEO of Islamic Relief USA, and expert in international relief and development
- Dr. Samir Abu RummanVisiting Research Scholar, George Mason University’s Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise
Why Attend
Gain actionable fundraising strategies tailored to the Arab nonprofit context
Learn directly from global experts in philanthropy and humanitarian leadership
Connect with peers and partners driving social change across the region
Earn CFRE Continuing Education Credits toward your professional certification
Gain actionable fundraising strategies tailored to the Arab nonprofit context
Learn directly from global experts in philanthropy and humanitarian leadership
Connect with peers and partners driving social change across the region
Earn CFRE Continuing Education Credits toward your professional certification
This workshop is ideal for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and professionals committed to advancing effective and sustainable philanthropy in the Arab world.
Spaces are limited — register early to secure your spot!
