Key features of the fundraising cycle at Birzeit include
- Fostering a culture of philanthropy at the University
- Staying abreast of best practice in fundraising in the higher education sector and exploring the feasibility of applying it to Birzeit
- Creating a donor-centered organization that understands the interests, emotions, and aspirations of each donor, whether an individual or an organization
- Identifying and prospecting potential funding sources
- Developing meaningful and engaging relationships with potential funders and donors
- Positioning the organization within the philanthropic marketplace through networking, public relations activities and targeted outreach campaigns
- Planning, organizing and implementing the fundraising work according to international best-practice
- Implementing, monitoring and reporting on the expenditure of obtained funds
- Assessing processes and results for raising funds on a continuous basis
- Evaluating and realigning fundraising processes and targets
