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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She’s worked as a nonprofit consultant, fundraising coach, and organizational trainer — often juggling multiple jobs at once.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The family's immediate focus is securing adequate legal representation through the community fundraising effort.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Throughout August, around 70 families, friends and well-wishers have been taking part in a fundraising effort called Marathon Your Way.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Having a strong network in politics could help Arias, particularly with fundraising.
—Mary Ramsey
august 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Also in 2000, Dynes launched the university’s first $1 billion fundraising campaign, successfully tapping industries such as telecommunications, engineering, health care and defense.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Everyone has put so much time and energy into fundraising and making this thing happen.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Paxton said later Friday that he had been granted a temporary restraining order halting the spending and fundraising while the case continues.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
Learn more about our global fundraising movement to support cancer research at VeloSano.org, and join us for a 5K walk, run or bike during Florida for the Cure on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Markham Park in Sunrise.
—Zeina Nahleh, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The family's immediate focus is securing adequate legal representation through the community fundraising effort.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Throughout August, around 70 families, friends and well-wishers have been taking part in a fundraising effort called Marathon Your Way.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Having a strong network in politics could help Arias, particularly with fundraising.
—Mary Ramsey
august 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Also in 2000, Dynes launched the university’s first $1 billion fundraising campaign, successfully tapping industries such as telecommunications, engineering, health care and defense.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Everyone has put so much time and energy into fundraising and making this thing happen.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Paxton said later Friday that he had been granted a temporary restraining order halting the spending and fundraising while the case continues.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
Learn more about our global fundraising movement to support cancer research at VeloSano.org, and join us for a 5K walk, run or bike during Florida for the Cure on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Markham Park in Sunrise.
—Zeina Nahleh, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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