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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Combined with anemic fundraising, a payment to her former criminal defense lawyer left her with just $11,000 in cash in her campaign account as of March 31.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
While attending Central Park’s annual fundraising luncheon, Stewart broke out yet another of her showstopping pieces, a $6,750 Libertine metallic gold coat.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
They are frequently likened to IPOs since both represent public-facing fundraising mechanisms that result in a transferable financial interest.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The organization has launched a $25 million fundraising campaign to build a center of healing, teaching and learning on Westville Street in Dorchester, considered to be one of the most violent neighborhoods in the city, according to Chery.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 10 May 2026
Lawmakers are required to disclose their own campaign spending and fundraising, but that requirement does not extend to caucuses.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The Rams present and presumably heir-apparent quarterback bookended Saturday’s WalkUnitedLA fundraising event at Hollywood Park.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
District support for the volunteer effort Through going to meet with Bienvenue, volunteers got the idea to launch the fundraising campaign to help Alchemist CDC’s Community Food Connections program.
—Graham Womack
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In addition to taking part in walks and other fundraising events, Orth worked with Aurora Ald.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
While attending Central Park’s annual fundraising luncheon, Stewart broke out yet another of her showstopping pieces, a $6,750 Libertine metallic gold coat.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
They are frequently likened to IPOs since both represent public-facing fundraising mechanisms that result in a transferable financial interest.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The organization has launched a $25 million fundraising campaign to build a center of healing, teaching and learning on Westville Street in Dorchester, considered to be one of the most violent neighborhoods in the city, according to Chery.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 10 May 2026
Lawmakers are required to disclose their own campaign spending and fundraising, but that requirement does not extend to caucuses.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The Rams present and presumably heir-apparent quarterback bookended Saturday’s WalkUnitedLA fundraising event at Hollywood Park.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
District support for the volunteer effort Through going to meet with Bienvenue, volunteers got the idea to launch the fundraising campaign to help Alchemist CDC’s Community Food Connections program.
—Graham Womack
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In addition to taking part in walks and other fundraising events, Orth worked with Aurora Ald.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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