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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Established managers dominate fundraising, although first-time managers have gained some ground since taking only 7% of capital in 2021.
—Kia Kokalitcheva, Axios, 13 July 2024
The latest fundraising haul will be revealed in detail Monday, when candidates are required to submit their raising and spending figures for the second quarter of the year.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Since the debate, six Democratic Senate candidates in tough races have reported eye-popping fundraising hauls for the second quarter of this year, including three -- Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, and Rep. Colin Allred of Texas -- who topped $10 million.
—Tommy Barone, ABC News, 12 July 2024
Conway represents a crucial voice within the Democratic Party’s fundraising apparatus in California and the tech community of Silicon Valley.
—Brian Schwartz, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Considered a fundraising draw, Lara Trump has helped the party rake in more than $280 million since March, a haul that was boosted by MAGA outrage over Trump’s conviction of 34 felony counts.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 12 July 2024
DeSantis blamed Wiles after a fundraising memo leaked detailing plans to raise big money by charging lobbyists for golf and other activities with the governor.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
The Biden campaign maintained the president is staying in the race, pointing to notable fundraising so far this month, including from megadonor Amy Goldman Fowler, who gave $27 million in her biggest contribution.
—Conrad Hoyt, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 July 2024
In 2022, Wood visited Washington to attend a fundraising event for Behan.
—Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
Kia Kokalitcheva, Axios, 13 July 2024
The latest fundraising haul will be revealed in detail Monday, when candidates are required to submit their raising and spending figures for the second quarter of the year.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Since the debate, six Democratic Senate candidates in tough races have reported eye-popping fundraising hauls for the second quarter of this year, including three -- Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, and Rep. Colin Allred of Texas -- who topped $10 million.
—Tommy Barone, ABC News, 12 July 2024
Conway represents a crucial voice within the Democratic Party’s fundraising apparatus in California and the tech community of Silicon Valley.
—Brian Schwartz, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Considered a fundraising draw, Lara Trump has helped the party rake in more than $280 million since March, a haul that was boosted by MAGA outrage over Trump’s conviction of 34 felony counts.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 12 July 2024
DeSantis blamed Wiles after a fundraising memo leaked detailing plans to raise big money by charging lobbyists for golf and other activities with the governor.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
The Biden campaign maintained the president is staying in the race, pointing to notable fundraising so far this month, including from megadonor Amy Goldman Fowler, who gave $27 million in her biggest contribution.
—Conrad Hoyt, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 July 2024
In 2022, Wood visited Washington to attend a fundraising event for Behan.
—Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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