Nausheena Hussain
Nausheena Hussain is on a mission to reimagine a world where Muslim women draw from their heritage, history, and intersectional identities in order to make the world a better place. She is the author of Prosperity with Purpose: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Generosity and Abundance, a groundbreaking financial guide that addresses the unique experiences and challenges faced by Muslim women in building wealth and their generosity. Nausheena’s philanthropic journey includes service on grant committees including at Headwaters Foundation for Justice Community Innovation and Social Change Fund, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, and the Bush Foundation committee. She currently serves on the board of the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation. She has served on the board of Center on Muslim Philanthropy helping Muslim nonprofit leaders upskill, collaborate and improve their fundraising impact. She received her Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and holds a M.A. in Philanthropic Studies. Nausheena is now pursuing her doctorate in philanthropic leadership at IU and her research focuses on Muslim women-led nonprofits and their resilience leadership. As a former start-up founder of several nonprofits, Nausheena has a proven track record of taking an idea and creating a movement. Married, with two children and a beautiful cat, she lives in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and loves to garden, read and travel.
“Through her leadership, organizations have not only raised critical funds but have done so in ways that reflect community values, build long-term sustainability, and foster collective ownership. Her approach goes beyond dollars—it’s about activating Muslim generosity, shifting narratives about who gives, and uplifting a culture of giving that strengthens communities from within.”
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