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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The nonprofit’s initial fundraising, though, pulled in much of its money from grassroots supporters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Ardian has also maintained strong fundraising momentum, attracting more than $20 billion in new capital for the third consecutive year in 2025.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Organizers Va and Gonzales said the tour will not only serve as a fundraising opportunity for NorCal Resist, but also as a way to get more people to think about adopting an animal that needs a home.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Navigating the fundraising frontline in this climate is a sobering reminder of how undervalued LGBTQ+ history is.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Gonzales’ progressive bona fides in Denver and the state Capitol will have to overcome Hickenlooper’s experience, his comparably vast fundraising and the inherent advantage that comes from being a fixture of Colorado’s political scenery.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The Johnson County Democratic Party did not provide candidates with a minimum fundraising threshold for retaining support.
—Matthew Kelly
updated June 7, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Nicks' donation completed the institution's $3 million fundraising goal for its endowed chair — the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member, often funded through philanthropy — which will support the medical school's further work and research, per its announcement on Thursday, June 4.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The center’s remaining tenant, the National Symphony Orchestra, has fallen behind in announcing its upcoming season of performances and its annual fundraising gala.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Ardian has also maintained strong fundraising momentum, attracting more than $20 billion in new capital for the third consecutive year in 2025.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Organizers Va and Gonzales said the tour will not only serve as a fundraising opportunity for NorCal Resist, but also as a way to get more people to think about adopting an animal that needs a home.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Navigating the fundraising frontline in this climate is a sobering reminder of how undervalued LGBTQ+ history is.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Gonzales’ progressive bona fides in Denver and the state Capitol will have to overcome Hickenlooper’s experience, his comparably vast fundraising and the inherent advantage that comes from being a fixture of Colorado’s political scenery.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The Johnson County Democratic Party did not provide candidates with a minimum fundraising threshold for retaining support.
—Matthew Kelly
updated June 7, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Nicks' donation completed the institution's $3 million fundraising goal for its endowed chair — the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member, often funded through philanthropy — which will support the medical school's further work and research, per its announcement on Thursday, June 4.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The center’s remaining tenant, the National Symphony Orchestra, has fallen behind in announcing its upcoming season of performances and its annual fundraising gala.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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