Fundraising from the Gulf is not the same as fundraising anywhere else.

From Shariah-compliant giving and Zakat structures, to cross-border regulations, donor privacy expectations, and relationship-led philanthropy, organisations based in the Gulf face a very distinct fundraising landscape when engaging international donors.

Webinar Details

Join us on 26 February at 14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET for a webinar on International Fundraising in the Gulf.

We are honoured to be joined by two highly experienced speakers:

Rivka AZOULAY — an international fundraising strategist with 15+ years of experience across the MENA and GCC regions, securing major funding partnerships with governments, development banks, foundations, and high-net-worth donors supporting humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding initiatives.

Karima ANBAR — a former French diplomat and philanthropy leader, founding Executive Director of the Intisar Foundation, with extensive experience building donor partnerships and mobilising resources across the Arab world.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• How Gulf-based donors approach international giving
• Compliance, due diligence, and cross-border transfers
• Aligning fundraising strategies with regional values and norms
• Building trust and long-term donor relationships
• Common mistakes international fundraisers make in the Gulf

Pre-register now

If you can’t attend live, pre-register to receive the recording afterwards.

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