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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The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, along with subsequent amendments, governs fundraising and spending in U.S. elections by imposing limits on how much individuals, organizations, and political parties can contribute to or spend on behalf of candidates.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
As noted in our startup fundraising checklist, articulating a compelling long-term vision is one of the most important elements of a successful early-stage fundraising strategy.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Your books are the foundation of every business decision, from hiring and pricing to taxes and fundraising.
—Mia Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Despite naysayers, the Kentuckian has leaned into the backlash and used its publicity to boost fundraising for his campaign.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 June 2025
Hamel also praised Cassidy as a mother and for her fundraising work for first responders.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The early results amounted to a strong showing for Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, who had gained momentum in polling and fundraising in the closing weeks of the campaign and capitalized on social media virality and enthusiasm among younger voters.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 24 June 2025
About 800 people attended the dinner, which is the state Democratic Party’s biggest fundraising event of the year.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Cann raised $27 million in Series A funding in 2021 but has not disclosed recent fundraising activity.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
As noted in our startup fundraising checklist, articulating a compelling long-term vision is one of the most important elements of a successful early-stage fundraising strategy.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Your books are the foundation of every business decision, from hiring and pricing to taxes and fundraising.
—Mia Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Despite naysayers, the Kentuckian has leaned into the backlash and used its publicity to boost fundraising for his campaign.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 June 2025
Hamel also praised Cassidy as a mother and for her fundraising work for first responders.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The early results amounted to a strong showing for Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, who had gained momentum in polling and fundraising in the closing weeks of the campaign and capitalized on social media virality and enthusiasm among younger voters.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 24 June 2025
About 800 people attended the dinner, which is the state Democratic Party’s biggest fundraising event of the year.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Cann raised $27 million in Series A funding in 2021 but has not disclosed recent fundraising activity.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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