AFP Ottawa’s Professional Development Series
Upcoming events:
A Crash Course on Islamic Philanthropy
Sarah will share practical insights, tools, and takeaways to meaningfully engage your Muslim donor base, and operationalize Islamic philanthropy tools like Zakat, Sadaqah, all from a perspective of community engagement.
November 4, 2025
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
via Zoom
AFP Members, Mentors and Protégés: free
Non-members: $35 + HST
For more than ten years, Sarah Ali has helped organizations raise money. Her clients have ranged from local activist collectives to the world’s largest INGOS.
She is the Executive Director of the Muslim Philanthropy Network and the Lead Consultant at Sarah Ali Philanthropy Inc., a Muslim woman-owned and operated full-service fundraising agency based in Toronto.
She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and presenter who actively encourages the non-profit sector to create more innovative and equitable giving programs.



