fundraising
noun
fund·rais·ing
ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ 
variants
or less commonly fund-raising
: the organized activity of raising funds (as for an institution or political cause)
… the theatre has been built largely through the generous efforts and fundraising of local government and people.—
The Guardian
—often used before another nounThe Guardiana fund-raising drive/campaign
fundraising events
Examples of fundraising in a Sentence
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Burchett, however, said Wayfarers would still need further community support, and is planning a fundraising drive for the rest.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The governor announced the state is investing $5 million to build the memorial and kick off a yearlong fundraising effort.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 14 May 2024
In-person and virtual 5K participants are encouraged to raise funds and awareness to support families with critically ill babies in the neonatal intensive care unit by creating a team and a personalized fundraising page.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
The Horner Park Dog Park, which was first enclosed in 2018, was made possible by a $250,000 fundraising campaign.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024
After three days in the ICU at Spartanburg Medical Center, Oliver died on May 2 surrounded by family, his daughter Cheyenne Oliver said in a message on the fundraising page.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
To raise funds, Weston-Roy kicked off a 30-day online fundraising campaign last month on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Knuth started planning a fundraising campaign at Sandoval’s request in April 2021, emails show.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
In its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The governor announced the state is investing $5 million to build the memorial and kick off a yearlong fundraising effort.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 14 May 2024
In-person and virtual 5K participants are encouraged to raise funds and awareness to support families with critically ill babies in the neonatal intensive care unit by creating a team and a personalized fundraising page.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
The Horner Park Dog Park, which was first enclosed in 2018, was made possible by a $250,000 fundraising campaign.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024
After three days in the ICU at Spartanburg Medical Center, Oliver died on May 2 surrounded by family, his daughter Cheyenne Oliver said in a message on the fundraising page.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
To raise funds, Weston-Roy kicked off a 30-day online fundraising campaign last month on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Knuth started planning a fundraising campaign at Sandoval’s request in April 2021, emails show.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
In its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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