Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Sally Faiz is an experienced philanthropic and social impact leader, serving as a Senior Advisor in Philanthropy at Constanter and as a member of the Porticus Education Investment Committee. With a strong background in global program management, strategic advising, and cross-sector collaboration, she is dedicated to driving positive change in the education and child protection sectors.
Current Role
Senior Advisor, Philanthropy at Constanter (2020-06-01 to Present)
- Provides strategic guidance and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices on their philanthropic initiatives and impact investing strategies
- Collaborates with clients to identify and evaluate high-potential social impact opportunities aligned with their values and desired outcomes
- Leverages extensive network and industry expertise to connect clients with innovative nonprofit partners and scalable solutions
Porticus Education Investment Committee Member at Porticus (2022-01-01 to Present)
- Serves on the Education Investment Committee, providing strategic oversight and guidance on the foundation's education-focused grant-making and impact investment portfolio
- Contributes to the development of the committee's investment thesis, due diligence processes, and portfolio management strategies
- Leverages deep expertise in education programming and social impact investing to inform the committee's decisions and maximize the foundation's social impact
Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Sally Faiz held several senior positions in the philanthropic and social impact sectors, including:
- Head of Philanthropic Programmes, UBS Optimus Foundation at UBS (2017-06-01 to 2020-01-01): Managed the foundation's global grant-making and capacity-building initiatives, focusing on education, child protection, and health programs.
- Programme Director, Child Protection, UBS Optimus Foundation at UBS (2016-06-01 to 2017-06-01): Developed and implemented the foundation's strategy for strengthening child protection systems in underserved communities.
- Global Portfolio Manager at Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) (2009-06-01 to 2016-01-01): Oversaw the foundation's global portfolio of education and child protection programs, with a focus on driving sustainable impact and scalable solutions.
Earlier in her career, Sally held roles at McKinsey & Company, Medair, and the University of Bristol Students' Union, where she honed her skills in management consulting, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
Academic Background
Sally Faiz holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Bristol, where she served as the President of the Students' Union.
Areas of Expertise
- Philanthropic strategy and program management
- Education and child protection program design and implementation
- Social impact investing and portfolio management
- Cross-sector collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic advisory and client relationship management
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Sally Faiz has played a pivotal role in driving positive change in the education and child protection sectors. Some of her notable contributions include:
- Oversaw the successful scale-up of a child protection program in Africa, resulting in improved access to services for over 500,000 vulnerable children
- Designed and implemented a global education program that improved learning outcomes for more than 50,000 students in underserved communities
- Advised several high-net-worth individuals and family offices on the development of their philanthropic strategies, leading to the deployment of over $100 million in impact investments
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the philanthropic and social impact sectors, Sally Faiz is a respected leader committed to leveraging her expertise to create meaningful and sustainable change. In her current roles, she continues to drive innovation, foster cross-sector collaboration, and generate tangible impact for the communities she serves.
