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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Because IndyStar covers all fundraising and administrative costs, 100% of your gift will go directly to Central Indiana agencies.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
Church of the Ascension holds massive fundraising drive On Sunday, the Church of Ascension held a benefit concert, and over the last week has raised $250,000, about 10 times its initial goal.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic's annual fundraising campaign launched in 1993.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Pete Davidson is teaming up with the fundraising platform Alltroo to launch a holiday campaign benefiting Answer the Call, the New York nonprofit that supports families of first responders killed in the line of duty.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Jackson’s audit showed the payments were for two non-existent fundraising events.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Legends Global will manage all ticketing, premium seating and annual fundraising efforts connected to seating products for Kansas athletics.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, drivers can purchase a variety of personalized plates and others that honor schools, causes, group and fundraising efforts.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
This can be an expensive venture, and typically requires some fundraising by the school to cover the cost of scholarship assistance.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
Church of the Ascension holds massive fundraising drive On Sunday, the Church of Ascension held a benefit concert, and over the last week has raised $250,000, about 10 times its initial goal.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic's annual fundraising campaign launched in 1993.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Pete Davidson is teaming up with the fundraising platform Alltroo to launch a holiday campaign benefiting Answer the Call, the New York nonprofit that supports families of first responders killed in the line of duty.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Jackson’s audit showed the payments were for two non-existent fundraising events.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Legends Global will manage all ticketing, premium seating and annual fundraising efforts connected to seating products for Kansas athletics.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, drivers can purchase a variety of personalized plates and others that honor schools, causes, group and fundraising efforts.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
This can be an expensive venture, and typically requires some fundraising by the school to cover the cost of scholarship assistance.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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