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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Sign up for a walk One of ACS' fundraising efforts includes Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
According to the website for her fundraising event, Monica's Runway, Monica was a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins from 2013 to 2017.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The debt carries an A rating from S&P Global Ratings and will supplement fundraising for the project.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The institute is looking to raise $500,000 through grassroots fundraising, encouraging the people to host events and gatherings like a Setting the Table series, which brings people together to discuss the programs and services with Chery.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Nonprofits that lose their status would face severe fallout, losing tax breaks on donations and gifts, and becoming ineligible for many types of fundraising and grants.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Flaherty said a major initiative for the organization’s fundraising efforts is to bring children to experience the apple orchards of Sonoma County in order to seed a love for the produce.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel attempted to contact Rebholz via email about the school's fundraising goal and money raised but was unsuccessful.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The group is slowly closing the fundraising and lobbying gap with gun rights groups.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
According to the website for her fundraising event, Monica's Runway, Monica was a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins from 2013 to 2017.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The debt carries an A rating from S&P Global Ratings and will supplement fundraising for the project.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The institute is looking to raise $500,000 through grassroots fundraising, encouraging the people to host events and gatherings like a Setting the Table series, which brings people together to discuss the programs and services with Chery.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Nonprofits that lose their status would face severe fallout, losing tax breaks on donations and gifts, and becoming ineligible for many types of fundraising and grants.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Flaherty said a major initiative for the organization’s fundraising efforts is to bring children to experience the apple orchards of Sonoma County in order to seed a love for the produce.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel attempted to contact Rebholz via email about the school's fundraising goal and money raised but was unsuccessful.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The group is slowly closing the fundraising and lobbying gap with gun rights groups.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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