Sponsorship and Donations in Qatar Foundation: An Empirical Investigation to the Foundation’s Fundraising Efforts

Abstract

Non-government organizations have historically been financially challenged, and recent developments have been underway to explore innovative fundraising and financially sustainable solutions. Within Qatar, Qatar Foundation is the largest non-government organization focusing on Education, Research, and Community Development within the local and global regions. This study aims to outline a fundraising framework to enable Qatar Foundation’s fundraising efforts to be efficient and effective. Data was collected from over 20 employees responsible for fundraising in their respective centers under Qatar Foundation’s umbrella. This data was thematically coded to identify the significant challenges and themes from the interviews. Through the themes that were noted, the study then recommends a framework that addresses the propositions and themes presented. Overall, the study provides genuine insights for effective and efficient fundraising in Qatar Foundation and any non-governmental entity in Qatar and the region.