fundraising

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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 noun

a fund-raising drive/campaign

fundraising events

fundraising

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present participle of fundraise

Examples of fundraising in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The best college coaches these days are good on the field but also get people excited enough that the fundraising goes through the roof. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026

After years of difficult fundraising conditions, the continent’s venture industry needs successful exits and public listings to persuade investors that its technology businesses can deliver returns at scale. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

In her remarks, Wintour made the evening’s only direct reference to the midterms, reminiscing about attending a fundraising event for James Talarico, who successfully flipped Texas in the race for the Senate last night, alongside Burch. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

In addition to its usual sections – Pitching, Market and Forum – the event will feature startup fundraising pitches, the first ever Spotlight Screenings and a partnership with Golden Horse Awards to present the Taiwan Emerging Actors Showcase. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fundraising

• debasing
• defacing
• disgracing
• displacing
• effacing
• embracing
• encasing
• erasing
• replacing
• retracing
• basing
• bracing