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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The staff also volunteer with UNICEF and the local Boys & Girls Club plus the hotel also hosts the top fundraising gala for the Greater Boston Food Bank.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
While authorities snooped around, the charity’s fundraising expenses declined, dropping from $384,000 in 2016 to $111,000 in 2017.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many farmers also have online fundraising pages.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Scholarship funding comes from local businesses, charitable organizations, community donors, memorial awards, alumni, and the Scholarship Fund’s fundraising efforts, including graduation yard signs and custom ribbon leis.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
Elliott is closing in on the fundraising threshold to receive public financing, which would enable him to reach voters in his bid to unseat Lamont.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Many farmers also have online fundraising pages.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
While authorities snooped around, the charity’s fundraising expenses declined, dropping from $384,000 in 2016 to $111,000 in 2017.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many farmers also have online fundraising pages.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Scholarship funding comes from local businesses, charitable organizations, community donors, memorial awards, alumni, and the Scholarship Fund’s fundraising efforts, including graduation yard signs and custom ribbon leis.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
Elliott is closing in on the fundraising threshold to receive public financing, which would enable him to reach voters in his bid to unseat Lamont.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Many farmers also have online fundraising pages.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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