How projectDAL works
The Office of Advancement works with campaign teams to help prepare projects for success, providing guidance, fundraising expertise and practical resources throughout the campaign process.
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Why use projectDAL?
Whether you're supporting a project or launching one of your own, projectDAL offers a secure and trusted crowdfunding experience. Eligible donations receive a charitable tax receipt from Dalhousie University, campaigns are reviewed and approved by the university, and campaign creators can access fundraising resources and guidance to help bring their ideas to life.
Frequently asked questions
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Dalhousie may submit project proposals that demonstrate a benefit to the university, the student experience, research or the wider community.
To be eligible for projectDAL, campaigns must demonstrate a benefit to Dalhousie University and align with its mission and priorities. Campaigns require university endorsement and approval, must comply with applicable university policies, and must use funds for their intended purpose while providing appropriate updates and stewardship to donors.
Research projects may be considered but must receive appropriate academic review and approvals before being approved for projectDAL.
Campaigns that provide direct financial benefit to an individual, support organizations with their own charitable status, or otherwise fall outside university fundraising policies are not eligible.
No. Because donations are charitable gifts, campaigns cannot offer merchandise, rewards or other incentives tied to donation amounts.
Campaigns require endorsement and approval through the appropriate university review process and the Office of Advancement.
Additional funds are directed according to projectDAL guidelines and the approved use of funds.
Funds are applied to the approved project whenever possible. If the project cannot proceed as planned, funds may be directed to the related faculty, department or area for an appropriate use consistent with the campaign's purpose.