Hi, I’m Aliya —
and I help
nonprofit leaders untangle what’s stuck.
I’ve spent over two decades in mission advancement and institutional leadership roles, guiding organizations through complex, high-stakes challenges. I know how hard it is when your big idea isn’t working — and the stress is high, because those you serve are depending on you to deliver.
What I’ve learned? Most nonprofits are led by smart, driven people who’d benefit from a fresh perspective: a trusted partner (that’s me!) to bring clarity, ask the right questions, and untangle the mess so we can move things forward.
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My Story
Today, I partner with nonprofits facing daunting revenue challenges — whether in fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, staffing, or scaling new programs. These are smart, driven people doing life-changing work, but they’re often too close to the issues to see a way through. I help them untangle what’s not working, uncover what’s possible, and chart a clear course ahead — so they can raise more, do more, and serve more.
When you work with me, you’ll be able to identify the right people and systems to maximize revenue — freeing you up to deliver on your mission to those who need it most. Whether it’s a stalled campaign or a staff rebuild, I bring big energy, clarity, and strategic insight.
Philanthropy matters deeply to me and my story; the generosity of others, when used well, changes lives like mine. And the people delivering on those missions — brilliant, kind, big-hearted leaders — deserve a partner who’s just as invested in their success as they are.
I’ve always felt called to work in philanthropy. My life has been transformed many times over thanks to the generosity of others, so a career in this space felt natural.
After more than two decades in nonprofit advancement and fifteen years in organizational leadership roles, I’m at my best when I’m convening colleagues to tackle complex, cross-functional issues that inevitably trace back to needing additional revenue. I wanted more of that: more freedom to work on meaningful projects with clients whose values I share; more big, meaty problems to solve; and more joy in using my knowledge and skills to support people doing extraordinary work in this world.
Let’s Work Together
You’re doing incredible work and need to be out there delivering on mission, not spending precious time fighting what’s not working. As your partner, I’ll bring the energy and guidance to problem solve and strategize creatively; to create an easy flow of ideas back and forth; to take care of your pain points so you can gain momentum.
Often it’s little things that hold us back from those big moves — but for a nonprofit, a big move is going to change a lot of lives!
My clients are smart and their instincts are good. They’re collaborative, driven by a growth mindset, and love to nerd out about their missions — but there are significant roadblocks preventing them from getting to that next level. Even though they have great ideas and a powerful vision, they need strategic support to make it happen.
Does your nonprofit have a big, daunting revenue challenge? Or a series of smaller issues preventing you from doing your best work? Whether that’s fundraising, staffing, marketing, or program implementation, let's see if I can help.
What It's Like to Collaborate With Me
There’s so much joy to be had in this work — but I’m not afraid to tell you the hard stuff, because you and your team won’t grow if I don’t share the truth. The good news is that once we name the problem, we can roll up our sleeves together and solve it — and I’ll do that with you, helping align your people and systems so you can raise more, do more, and actually enjoy the process.
Clients tell me I bring big energy, strategic insight, and real partnership. My superpowers lie in coaxing even the most reticent stakeholders to the table, using team insights to connect the most disparate dots, and helping you determine the right tactics to support your most audacious vision and goals.