Tayyab Yunus is committed to a world where every Muslim is actively involved in serving humanity. This guiding mission shapes his efforts to inspire acts of kindness and social good within the Muslim community and beyond. drawing others closer to Allah through service. His goal is to inspire a love for Islam through acts of kindness and to create a world positively impacted by Muslim contributions.

  • Following in the footsteps of his father, the founder of The Islamic Circle of North America in the early 70s, Tayyab has been deeply engaged in the Muslim community. His journey in Islamically inspired community service began in the mid-90s as a founding member of Young Muslims in the United States and Canada. As a father of six and a sibling among seven, Tayyab balances his family life with his deep commitment to Islamic service.

  • Tayyab founded Intuitive Solutions in 2002, with a unique purpose: increase capacity for social good. Under Tayyab's direction, Intuitive Solutions has launched and accelerated hundreds of nonprofits, trained thousands of professionals, and increased funding for social good by $100’s of millions.

  • Tayyab Yunus combines practical experience with a strong academic foundation. He holds an Executive MBA with a specialization in Strategy and Innovation, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, specializing in Social Entrepreneurship. His doctoral research is focused on the failure of minority-led nonprofits and offers strategies for success post-startup, contributing valuable insights to the field.

    An avid educator, Tayyab has shared his expertise across the globe, lecturing, presenting, and teaching courses on topics pivotal to social impact and professional development for nonprofit leaders. His areas of instruction include Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Positive Youth Development, and Public Narrative for Faith Leaders.

    His commitment to education extends through his roles as an adjunct professor at several prestigious institutions. He teaches at The Lilly School of Philanthropy, Bayan Graduate School, and Ibn Haldun University. Tayyab also engages with younger minds, teaching a high school course at Legacy Islamic Online High School. Additionally, he has guest lectured at Al Fozan Academy of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), further demonstrating his wide-reaching influence and dedication to educating future leaders.

Social Venture Builder, Nonprofit Growth Expert

Since 2002, Tayyab Yunus has been at the forefront of building ventures in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, encompassing areas such as human services, retail, technology solutions, and real estate. His approach involves creating and reinventing projects and programs within the nonprofit sector, driving innovation and impactful change.

Tayyab's expertise extends to leading transformation and growth both as a consultant and advisor from the outside, and as a pivotal internal leader.

Key transformations and achievements under Tayyab's leadership include:

Interim Executive Director at ISNA (Islamic Society of North America), leading the organization's rebranding and renewal initiatives.

Interim Executive Director at OBAT Helpers, orchestrating a significant organizational turnaround.

Altering the business model at AltaPoint to stay competitive against new entrants and expand into new markets.

Leading the creation of a major gifts program for Islamic Relief USA, which resulted in a 30% increase in revenues.

Creator of the nonprofit seed funding model, successfully launching nonprofits like Maristan and accelerating numerous others.

Through these varied roles, Tayyab demonstrates his exceptional ability to guide startups, turnarounds, and growth initiatives across different organizational settings, showcasing his adaptability, strategic thinking, and effective leadership skills.

His contributions are far-reaching, having assumed many roles for countless nonprofits. Tayyab has been instrumental in driving start-ups, turnarounds, and growth phases, demonstrating a unique capacity to adapt and lead in various organizational contexts.