Dr Ikhlaq is philanthropy specialist with a PhD in Marketing and Business Strategy. He is award-winning fundraiser and educator at prestigious institutions. He has raised millions of pounds for good causes and has successfully made the asks for six figure gifts from High net-worth donors.  He is passionate about helping philanthropists to connect with their aspirations for a better world through social investment and philanthropy.

Dr Ikhlaq was included in the list of the 25 most outstanding fundraisers by ‘Fundraising Magazine’ and was awarded a fellowship by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising in recognition of his services to the fundraising community. He also teaches at Bayes Business School, Chartered Institute of Fundraising and at University of Chichester. He is former trustee of Mind in Harrow and Mosaic Enterprise Mentor at The Prince’s Trust. He regularly writes and speaks for various sector led media outlets.