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
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Koloma is backed by investors like Amazon, United Airlines and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and has about $400 million in fundraising, according to financial reports.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
The company’s fresh valuation target, first reported by Reuters, citing two people with knowledge of the plans, would mark a sharp jump from its latest fundraising round reported on in June.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The pilot embarked on his fundraising mission last year at the age of 19, attempting to raise $1 million for research into childhood cancer.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Tripo, founded in March 2023 under the name Vast, is based in China and with a Cayman structure for international fundraising, the company is only two and a half years old.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For many charities, this will be their biggest fundraising day of the year.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The team is hitting the fundraising circuit at a time when the Democratic Party is looking for a way forward after suffering losses in the 2024 election and with the Democratic National Committee widely trailing the Republican National Committee in garnering political contributions.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
The group has recently promoted fundraising efforts for humanitarian groups in Gaza and announced plans for social dance events and educational forums.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Falcon Fund is the nonprofit foundation’s primary fundraising effort, dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for every TPHS student, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
The company’s fresh valuation target, first reported by Reuters, citing two people with knowledge of the plans, would mark a sharp jump from its latest fundraising round reported on in June.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The pilot embarked on his fundraising mission last year at the age of 19, attempting to raise $1 million for research into childhood cancer.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Tripo, founded in March 2023 under the name Vast, is based in China and with a Cayman structure for international fundraising, the company is only two and a half years old.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For many charities, this will be their biggest fundraising day of the year.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The team is hitting the fundraising circuit at a time when the Democratic Party is looking for a way forward after suffering losses in the 2024 election and with the Democratic National Committee widely trailing the Republican National Committee in garnering political contributions.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
The group has recently promoted fundraising efforts for humanitarian groups in Gaza and announced plans for social dance events and educational forums.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Falcon Fund is the nonprofit foundation’s primary fundraising effort, dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for every TPHS student, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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