Muthoni Kariuki

Written By Nneka Allen, CFRE, COC, PCC

From childhood, Muthoni fell in love with nonprofits working alongside her parents, who valued the power of giving back to the communities they lived in. Her parents instilled in her that our lives become meaningful through the impact we make on others, more so than living and working just for ourselves.

Muthoni’s lived experience as an African Canadian Professional Fundraiser, mother, and community advocate informs her desire for equity, inclusion, and social justice. For the last decade, Muthoni has been advocating for a more just and equitable Canadian fundraising sector. Muthoni is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)  holds an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) degree from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) from Carleton University.

When Muthoni isn’t fundraising, she spends her most important, valued time with her family.

Nneka Allen, CFRE, COC, PCC

Nneka Allen identifies as a Black woman and Momma, descended from those who traversed the Underground Railroad. Her African ancestors endured the Transatlantic Slave Trade, building North America through free and forced labour. This legacy connects her to the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, specifically the Cherokee and Lumbee tribes.

As a lover of justice, Nneka has inspired philanthropy as a Fundraising Executive in the charitable sector for over 25 years. She is the founder of the Black Canadian Fundraisers' Collective, a community that nurtures the well-being of Canadian Black fundraisers and supports the fundraising capacity of B3 organizations. She is a celebrated author and co-editor of a bi-national book that showcases the personal stories of 15 Black leaders in the charitable sector, titled Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love. During the 2022/23 academic year, Nneka took on the role of one of the inaugural Scholars-in-Residence for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of British Columbia.

Nneka is a relationship builder, stone-catcher, freedom fighter, storyteller, and leadership coach. At the helm of The Empathy Agency Inc., she passionately guides clients towards finding hope, purpose, and justice in their relationship with themselves, others, and the Earth. Her mission centres on nurturing wholeness and honouring humanity by harnessing the power of empathy.

https://www.theempathyagency.ca/
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