Adel El-Huni
Minneapolis,USA
Summary
Visionary leader with over 20 years of experience catalyzing social impact through philanthropy, movement-building, and strategic partnerships across global regions. Proven expertise in funder organizing, racial and economic justice, and fostering collaborative ecosystems. Raised over $70M to empower BIPOC communities, low-income groups, and social justice initiatives globally. Skilled in leading unionized organizations, promoting inclusive leadership, and driving systemic change in the philanthropic landscape.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engagement and Financial Sustainability Officer
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
01.2024 - Current
- Directed $46M budget to implement 49 digital economy initiatives promoting digital inclusion and entrepreneurship in the Global South
- Developed and executed a 3-year financial sustainability plan incorporating social impact metrics and fiscal oversight mechanisms
- Cultivated high-impact partnerships across government, private, and philanthropic sectors to address the digital divide
Adjunct Lecturer
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and taught graduate-level courses on social impact, systems change, and design thinking
Chief Enabling Officer (CEO)
Katalyze
01.2011 - Current
- Raised and mobilized $70M+ for initiatives addressing racial justice, community development, and social entrepreneurship
- Designed and implemented alternative financing models for BIPOC and immigrant entrepreneurs in post-George Floyd Minneapolis
- Led critical strategic initiatives for global organizations, including redefining missions for Facebook MENA and co-creating the UN 'SDGs in Action' project
- Built multi-stakeholder coalitions to address systemic inequities through design thinking and systems change approaches
Head of Leadership & Alliances
Inclusion Action Collective
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Led DEI-focused partnerships, including experiential workshops for Amazon leadership and national ERG leaders
- Secured multi-year consultancy for the Forum on Workplace Inclusion, transforming it into a 365-day global DEI platform
- Organized community dialogues, such as the 'Make it Matter' series, to bridge divides and advance equity in Minneapolis
Head of Partnerships & Fundraising
Alight
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Activated $7M in funding for refugee initiatives in MENA and Africa, including innovative micro-finance projects in Somalia
- Engaged stakeholders in transformative strategies to address the Middle East refugee crisis
- Developed partnerships with global philanthropists and social enterprises to innovate in humanitarian responses
Education
Master of Public Affairs - International Development
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Strategic philanthropy and funder organizing
- Leadership in unionized and collaborative environments
- Racial, economic, and gender justice advocacy
- Convening large-scale events and coalitions
Core Competencies
- Strategic philanthropy and funder organizing
- Leadership in unionized and collaborative environments
- Racial, economic, and gender justice advocacy
- Convening large-scale events and coalitions
- Multilingual: Fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic; Intermediate in French
Leadership
- Board Member, Creators Space, Led financial oversight for a nonprofit advancing diversity in the arts., 01/01/22, 01/01/23
- Fellow, Rare with Google, Recognized for leadership in technology and creative sectors., 01/01/20, 01/01/22
- Global Ideas Scholar, Aspen Institute, Selected for transformative leadership in refugee initiatives., 01/01/18, 01/01/19
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
english
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Engagement and Financial Sustainability Officer
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
01.2022 - Current
Head of Leadership & Alliances
Inclusion Action Collective
01.2019 - 01.2023
Chief Enabling Officer (CEO)
Katalyze
01.2011 - Current
Head of Partnerships & Fundraising
Alight
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
University of Minnesota
Master of Public Affairs - International Development
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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