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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In the last midterm election, Georgia Democrats built early fundraising advantages over their rivals.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The fundraising follows last November's off-year elections, where voters gave Democrats major wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races even as the DNC faced a challenging financial picture.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
On Saturday and Sunday, AWO will perform as part of Grammy Award-winning troubadour Jason Mraz’s DREAM fundraising concerts featuring — and benefiting — AWO and four other San Diego nonprofit arts organizations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Donovan spent more than $3,500 on food during her campaign, most of which went toward two fundraising events in October.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Early fundraising disclosures highlight stark contrasts in Maryland’s competitive Democratic congressional primaries, with David Trone’s personal wealth overshadowing April McClain Delaney’s campaign while Kweisi Mfume maintains a strong cash advantage over challengers.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
In this capacity, the pair shepherded a successful fundraising campaign to keep Hepworth’s 1943 Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red in England after the iconic work was sold at auction to a private buyer who intended to take it overseas.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
Mahan’s fledgling campaign has yet to file fundraising reports that would reveal its donors.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The fundraising follows last November's off-year elections, where voters gave Democrats major wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races even as the DNC faced a challenging financial picture.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
On Saturday and Sunday, AWO will perform as part of Grammy Award-winning troubadour Jason Mraz’s DREAM fundraising concerts featuring — and benefiting — AWO and four other San Diego nonprofit arts organizations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Donovan spent more than $3,500 on food during her campaign, most of which went toward two fundraising events in October.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Early fundraising disclosures highlight stark contrasts in Maryland’s competitive Democratic congressional primaries, with David Trone’s personal wealth overshadowing April McClain Delaney’s campaign while Kweisi Mfume maintains a strong cash advantage over challengers.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
In this capacity, the pair shepherded a successful fundraising campaign to keep Hepworth’s 1943 Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red in England after the iconic work was sold at auction to a private buyer who intended to take it overseas.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
Mahan’s fledgling campaign has yet to file fundraising reports that would reveal its donors.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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