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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According to her, in 1950, Huguenin visited a friend in Atlanta who belonged to that city’s chapter of The Junior League and was working on a fundraising cookbook to support individuals with speech impediments.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The center will step up its fundraising efforts and look for more foundation grants.
—Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
After previously awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grants to organizations around the country were canceled in April, Wisconsin Humanities went into survival mode and launched an emergency fundraising campaign.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Before the fundraising event, Chance tried his best to mangle duck and Lamb Chop chew toys, and peed on some bricks in front of Vonn’s home.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
All of the platforms through which Antifa International accepted donations are American fundraising sites.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Every race is unique, and factors such as fundraising, candidate strength and local issues all come into play.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Sheffield has held a steady fundraising lead throughout the campaign cycle.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
At the time of writing, their fundraising efforts have generated over £43,700 ($58,600), but Atkinson noted that the trials, travel, and accommodation could cost hundreds of thousands.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The center will step up its fundraising efforts and look for more foundation grants.
—Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
After previously awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grants to organizations around the country were canceled in April, Wisconsin Humanities went into survival mode and launched an emergency fundraising campaign.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Before the fundraising event, Chance tried his best to mangle duck and Lamb Chop chew toys, and peed on some bricks in front of Vonn’s home.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
All of the platforms through which Antifa International accepted donations are American fundraising sites.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Every race is unique, and factors such as fundraising, candidate strength and local issues all come into play.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Sheffield has held a steady fundraising lead throughout the campaign cycle.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
At the time of writing, their fundraising efforts have generated over £43,700 ($58,600), but Atkinson noted that the trials, travel, and accommodation could cost hundreds of thousands.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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