Nageeb Sumar

Biography

Nageeb Sumar is an expert on philanthropy and
global development diplomacy, with over 15 years of
experience partnering with organizations and
philanthropists to create global change. He joined
Fidelity Charitable in September 2018 as Vice
President of Philanthropic Strategies, partnering with
the nation’s most generous donors in their efforts to
catalyze social change in the US and abroad.

Previously, Nageeb worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's D.C. office, where he
oversaw an international team which engaged governments, foundations and philanthropists to
improve the overall effectiveness of the charitable sector. From 2009 - 2015, Nageeb
spearheaded the Gates Foundation's strategic partnerships with various G20 governments that
provide international aid. He acted as the Gates Foundation's lead representative and
spokesman in Canada and Australia across all global issue areas, oversaw its partnership with
Japan and Korea, and strengthened its partnership with the US government around polio
eradication and childhood vaccines. Nageeb began his career at Oxfam America, where he
helped develop and train community savings groups. Through his international engagements,
he has work experience in 17 countries and foundation grantmaking experience in 9 countries.
At Fidelity, Nageeb oversees a team of philanthropic strategists, who guide individuals and
families through their philanthropic journeys, consult on domestic and international grant
recommendations, and help connect donors with similar charitable goals.