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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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
VCs aren’t out of the interest rate crosshairs either, as rates affect fundraising prospects and LPs’ expectations while pressuring portfolio companies.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
On the fundraising side, federal reports show Carmichael raised just over $106,000 through the end of March.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
The college says construction could begin next year, depending on fundraising success.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Monday was the deadline for Senate and House candidates to disclose their fundraising numbers for the first quarter of 2024, and while presidential fundraising numbers aren't due until Saturday, both Team Biden and Team Trump have announced their March fundraising numbers already.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Many other charities have held fundraising galas at the country club in the past, such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The committee is a joint fundraising group for the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee, and about 40 state GOPs.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
Trump, meanwhile, had a competitive primary and didn't combine forces with the RNC for fundraising until early March.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
VCs aren’t out of the interest rate crosshairs either, as rates affect fundraising prospects and LPs’ expectations while pressuring portfolio companies.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
On the fundraising side, federal reports show Carmichael raised just over $106,000 through the end of March.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
The college says construction could begin next year, depending on fundraising success.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Monday was the deadline for Senate and House candidates to disclose their fundraising numbers for the first quarter of 2024, and while presidential fundraising numbers aren't due until Saturday, both Team Biden and Team Trump have announced their March fundraising numbers already.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Many other charities have held fundraising galas at the country club in the past, such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The committee is a joint fundraising group for the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee, and about 40 state GOPs.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
Trump, meanwhile, had a competitive primary and didn't combine forces with the RNC for fundraising until early March.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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