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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Three days before 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center, Hutson sent a campaign fundraising email that boasted about security improvements at the jail.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Drake embodies the fluid exchange of creative capital distinguishing Faena’s approach from traditional fundraising.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Proposals not eligible include annual campaigns and fundraising events, capital campaigns for buildings of facilities, stipends to attend conferences, endowments, projects that promote religious or political doctrine, research, scholarships or be used to pay for existing obligations or debt.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Wary that the peril of profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) could lead to Martinez’s departure, a fundraising page was created over the weekend to generate sufficient funds to ensure the Argentina international stays at the club.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff will hold a $250 a person fundraising event for Barbara Smyth, a fellow Norwalk Democrat.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
The fundraising event was hosted at the Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, and friends of the couple, including Travis Kelce, Johnny Manziel and Matt Leinart, were in attendance.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 May 2025
No portion of the contributions will go toward fundraising expenses, she and other executives at the announcement confirmed.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
Still, by late March, more than 20 sheriff’s stations had dropped out, and Kirk’s supporters announced a fundraising 5K to be held in Castaic, one day after the big race to Vegas.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Drake embodies the fluid exchange of creative capital distinguishing Faena’s approach from traditional fundraising.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Proposals not eligible include annual campaigns and fundraising events, capital campaigns for buildings of facilities, stipends to attend conferences, endowments, projects that promote religious or political doctrine, research, scholarships or be used to pay for existing obligations or debt.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Wary that the peril of profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) could lead to Martinez’s departure, a fundraising page was created over the weekend to generate sufficient funds to ensure the Argentina international stays at the club.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff will hold a $250 a person fundraising event for Barbara Smyth, a fellow Norwalk Democrat.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
The fundraising event was hosted at the Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, and friends of the couple, including Travis Kelce, Johnny Manziel and Matt Leinart, were in attendance.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 May 2025
No portion of the contributions will go toward fundraising expenses, she and other executives at the announcement confirmed.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
Still, by late March, more than 20 sheriff’s stations had dropped out, and Kirk’s supporters announced a fundraising 5K to be held in Castaic, one day after the big race to Vegas.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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