Stories are vital in the philanthropic sector. Being able to tell your story of resilience, struggle, and strength is not easy, but it is especially difficult for marginalized individuals, including those in Muslim American communities. As non-dominate communities, not having diverse Muslim American stories believed can threaten our success physically and financially, particularly as… Read more »
Dilnaz Waraich is the President of the WF Fund, a national leader in uplifting marginalized communities in education, human services, and religious pluralism. She is a philanthropic advocate, community organizer, educator, and interfaith activist with more than three decades of experience in relationship building, cultural sensitivity facilitation, spiritual engagement activities, and civic empowerment. As a vocal advocate, she is known for bringing awareness and recognition to multiple causes. She was instrumental in establishing the Community Collaboration Initiative, Year of Learning, and Muslim Collaborative Prizes; all of which were part of a three-year community-based action research project hosted by Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Through Dilnaz’s work with cross-functional teams and external partners, she has a proven track record of personal, impactful, and community led engagement. She is a fellow for National Center for Family Philanthropy, co-chairing multiple giving campaigns, on the board of WBEZ Chicago Public Media, Catholic Theological Union, and also engaging in hospital chaplaincy work at the local hospital. Dilnaz is also a member of the Board of Visitors at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.