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 annual dinner is a fundraising event that celebrates the First Amendment.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Although the majority of streamers play video games, there is an increasing number of channels dedicated to charity fundraising and education.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Goodyear, who filed to run earlier this month, has done no fundraising to date, according to her campaign finance reports.
—Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Hours before the private Evanston school’s Blue and Gold fundraising gala, Roycemore School Board of Trustees Chair Anthony Chambers sent out an urgent letter addressed to parents and the school community.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the race have remained viable despite smaller fundraising hauls, fueled by a mix of small donors, unions and business groups.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
His campaign, however, raised just over $1 million since the beginning of the year — placing him sixth in the fundraising race among the eight leading candidates.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Although the majority of streamers play video games, there is an increasing number of channels dedicated to charity fundraising and education.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Goodyear, who filed to run earlier this month, has done no fundraising to date, according to her campaign finance reports.
—Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Children ages 3 to 17 years old have a fundraising requirement of $20.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Hours before the private Evanston school’s Blue and Gold fundraising gala, Roycemore School Board of Trustees Chair Anthony Chambers sent out an urgent letter addressed to parents and the school community.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the race have remained viable despite smaller fundraising hauls, fueled by a mix of small donors, unions and business groups.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
His campaign, however, raised just over $1 million since the beginning of the year — placing him sixth in the fundraising race among the eight leading candidates.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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