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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Stewart asked the crowd after attendees donated large sums of money in a fundraising segment earlier in the night.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Baby2Baby Gala is an annual fundraising event that supports the aforementioned organization.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Although auctions are a ubiquitous form of fundraising that vary in effectiveness depending on what’s crossing the block and who benefits, philanthropic bidding will be in overdrive at a single-lot event in Las Vegas on November 21.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Valar's total fundraising now totals more than $150 million, according to the company.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Vance could tap into his coalition of supporters from Congress to Silicon Valley and outside conservative groups with ties to the tech sector like the Rockbridge Network, in addition to Trump’s vast fundraising operation.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a nonprofit founded in 2017, has led international fundraising efforts to rebuild and restore the cathedral.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Another Louisville bar has offered temporary jobs to Stooges employees who are now out of work, according to Self, who has also started a fundraising campaign for her more than 40 employees.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Organizers including the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation and Rotary Club of La Jolla are in the midst of a fundraising campaign that has included public meetings, a walk-through of the space and a private fundraiser this week.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Baby2Baby Gala is an annual fundraising event that supports the aforementioned organization.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Although auctions are a ubiquitous form of fundraising that vary in effectiveness depending on what’s crossing the block and who benefits, philanthropic bidding will be in overdrive at a single-lot event in Las Vegas on November 21.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Valar's total fundraising now totals more than $150 million, according to the company.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Vance could tap into his coalition of supporters from Congress to Silicon Valley and outside conservative groups with ties to the tech sector like the Rockbridge Network, in addition to Trump’s vast fundraising operation.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a nonprofit founded in 2017, has led international fundraising efforts to rebuild and restore the cathedral.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Another Louisville bar has offered temporary jobs to Stooges employees who are now out of work, according to Self, who has also started a fundraising campaign for her more than 40 employees.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Organizers including the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation and Rotary Club of La Jolla are in the midst of a fundraising campaign that has included public meetings, a walk-through of the space and a private fundraiser this week.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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