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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Some Republicans insisted there was no need to panic, and their fundraising remains stronger than Democrats.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The endorsements came after first quarter fundraising numbers show Goldman trouncing challenger Brad Lander in cash on hand, raking in more than twice as much money.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County host annual fundraising event honoring exceptional club teens and announcing BGCAA’s Youth of the Year.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Construction began in 2020, at which point the total cost of the building was estimated at $650 million, with a fundraising goal of $750 million.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor had a large fundraising advantage and spent about nine times as much as Lazar on television ads, based on a tally by the Brennan Center for Justice.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The campaign, which is co-chaired by Craig and Darla Albert, has a total fundraising goal of $500 million and has secured over half of that total so far.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
For generations, the charity golf tournament has been a staple of fundraising.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The Farmer’s Cow on Farmington Avenue put up a fundraising thermometer-style sign on its lawn, and supporters are now tracking progress daily.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The endorsements came after first quarter fundraising numbers show Goldman trouncing challenger Brad Lander in cash on hand, raking in more than twice as much money.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County host annual fundraising event honoring exceptional club teens and announcing BGCAA’s Youth of the Year.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Construction began in 2020, at which point the total cost of the building was estimated at $650 million, with a fundraising goal of $750 million.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor had a large fundraising advantage and spent about nine times as much as Lazar on television ads, based on a tally by the Brennan Center for Justice.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The campaign, which is co-chaired by Craig and Darla Albert, has a total fundraising goal of $500 million and has secured over half of that total so far.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
For generations, the charity golf tournament has been a staple of fundraising.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The Farmer’s Cow on Farmington Avenue put up a fundraising thermometer-style sign on its lawn, and supporters are now tracking progress daily.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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