Sumaiya Tufail wearing a purple hijab and plaid blazer, holding a mug — justice-centered strategist and speaker.

Your Partner in Justice-Centered Impact

I’m Sumaiya Tufail—I help justice-centered organizations tell better stories, create transformative learning spaces, and lead with impact.

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My work sits at the intersection of advocacy, storytelling, and community.

I support mission-driven organizations with guidance that’s strategic, grounded in lived experience, and rooted in a deep commitment to justice.

Strategic Development Leadership

I offer part-time, senior-level fundraising leadership for nonprofits that need hands-on support—without hiring a full-time director.

Whether you're launching a new campaign, rebuilding your donor pipeline, or developing a long-term strategy, I partner with your team to:

  • Unlock and scale new revenue streams through multichannel strategies

  • Increase service capacity and double number of beneficiaries

  • Build a strong, predictable donor pipeline with clear engagement pathways

  • Expand organizational capacity and grow a fundraising team

  • Establish strong brand presence and public profile

This is more than consulting—it's embedded, mission-aligned leadership to scale your organization.

Captured at a community event I led in Mombasa, Kenya, where I connected with a global audience through storytelling on Instagram.

Workshops & Facilitation

I design and lead creative workshops for youth and women—especially those navigating marginalization, displacement, or identity crises—using poetry and story as tools for healing and empowerment.

Featured in BCIT News: Speak Your Truth Masterclass

Sumaiya Tufail facilitating the ‘Speak Your Truth Masterclass’ workshop on authentic storytelling for youth and women, with participants seated in a classroom setting.

Speaking & Storytelling

From TEDx to grassroots events, I use spoken word poetry and public speaking to explore themes of identity, justice, faith, and belonging. I also train leaders in values-based communication.

Watch my TEDx talk - Poetry is Resistance

Sumaiya Tufail speaking at TEDx SFU, Poetry is Resistance.

Organizations I’ve Worked With

Logo of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives with a maple leaf design.
Thrive Youth Development Canada logo with purple text and a sun symbol.
Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Foundation logo with intertwined rings on gradient background.
Two logos side by side with a large "X" between them. On the left is a shield-shaped logo with a mosque silhouette, text "IMAN IS OUR IDENTITY IHSAN IS OUR LEGACY," and letters "MΔA." On the right is a butterfly-shaped logo with text "M4C FOUNDATION."
Logo of Ummah Masjid featuring a mosque silhouette with a red maple leaf above it, set against a mustard-yellow background.
Logo of Plan International featuring a white human figure inside a circle on a blue background, with text "Plan International."
Logo of Madina Institute with a green dome and minaret, featuring the words 'Compassion, Education, Illumination' on a blue background.
Sarah Ali Philanthropy logo.
SurreyCares Community Foundation logo, featuring a colorful dotted circle and text.
PCRS logo, featuring abstract blue human figures in a circle next to the letters "PCRS."
Logo of Médecins Sans Frontières featuring a red emblem and black text.
Options Community Services logo.
Logo of Muslim Food Bank Community Services with the tagline 'Serving Humanity' and a stylized minaret design.

Let’s Connect!

Whether you're interested in booking a workshop, exploring a collaboration, or learning more about my work, I'd love to hear from you. Please use the form below to share a few details, and I’ll be in touch within 2–3 business days.