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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Low barriers to entry and large fundraising valuations for Polymarket and Kalshi will likely attract many new entrants, BofA analysts led by Shaun Kelly told clients.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
In October, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced a $40 million gift from Scott—twice the size of her previous donation to the organization in 2021, representing 20% of its fundraising so far.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The annual fundraising event, presented by Gucci, benefits the historic museum, and brought together figures from across the fashion, art, film, and music worlds.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Biden has been absent from the campaign trail since then, but Martin said that Biden had lent his name to some fundraising appeals, and that he has been restricted by treatments for cancer.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Carnegie holds a fundraising advantage in the district, which Harris narrowly won last year, according to the Augusta Free Press.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
As college sports has evolved, people who started those private fundraising missions have either moved on, aged on or passed away.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Orcutt was a community advocate who devoted herself to helping poor and unhoused people in the region, according to a GoFundMe fundraising page set up by her daughter.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
In October, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced a $40 million gift from Scott—twice the size of her previous donation to the organization in 2021, representing 20% of its fundraising so far.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The annual fundraising event, presented by Gucci, benefits the historic museum, and brought together figures from across the fashion, art, film, and music worlds.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Biden has been absent from the campaign trail since then, but Martin said that Biden had lent his name to some fundraising appeals, and that he has been restricted by treatments for cancer.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Carnegie holds a fundraising advantage in the district, which Harris narrowly won last year, according to the Augusta Free Press.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
As college sports has evolved, people who started those private fundraising missions have either moved on, aged on or passed away.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Orcutt was a community advocate who devoted herself to helping poor and unhoused people in the region, according to a GoFundMe fundraising page set up by her daughter.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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