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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Other parts of his nearly four-year run at Washington included $125 million in fundraising ahead of a capital campaign highlighted by a $15 million gift to start a new school concentrating on global business, economics, and social impact, LFC added.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The unfortunate news from Interstellar's fundraising announcement is that the company has pushed back the debut flight of the Zero rocket until 2027.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
GoFundMe's Texas Flooding Relief Hub, contains links to fundraisers for individuals and groups that have been verified updated by the fundraising platform's trust and safety team.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Pauley will receive the medal at the Bowtie Ball, Poynter’s annual fundraising gala set to be held at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, Florida.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 July 2025
The Capital Fraud Trap: When Franchisees Become Con Artists
One of the most insidious challenges in international franchising involves franchisees who view your brand not as a business opportunity, but as a fundraising tool.
—Mohaimina Haque, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
According to The New York Times, Vance was also set to attend a fundraising roundtable in the San Diego area on Monday, ahead of more fundraisers in Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming — a series of trips as part of his dual role as finance chair of the Republican Party.
—Lucas Robinson, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
He is set to headline a fundraising reception in Nantucket, Massachusetts, on July 22, and another in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on July 29, The New York Times reported.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, along with subsequent amendments, governs fundraising and spending in U.S. elections by imposing limits on how much individuals, organizations, and political parties can contribute to or spend on behalf of candidates.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The unfortunate news from Interstellar's fundraising announcement is that the company has pushed back the debut flight of the Zero rocket until 2027.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
GoFundMe's Texas Flooding Relief Hub, contains links to fundraisers for individuals and groups that have been verified updated by the fundraising platform's trust and safety team.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Pauley will receive the medal at the Bowtie Ball, Poynter’s annual fundraising gala set to be held at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, Florida.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 July 2025
The Capital Fraud Trap: When Franchisees Become Con Artists
One of the most insidious challenges in international franchising involves franchisees who view your brand not as a business opportunity, but as a fundraising tool.
—Mohaimina Haque, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
According to The New York Times, Vance was also set to attend a fundraising roundtable in the San Diego area on Monday, ahead of more fundraisers in Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming — a series of trips as part of his dual role as finance chair of the Republican Party.
—Lucas Robinson, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
He is set to headline a fundraising reception in Nantucket, Massachusetts, on July 22, and another in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on July 29, The New York Times reported.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, along with subsequent amendments, governs fundraising and spending in U.S. elections by imposing limits on how much individuals, organizations, and political parties can contribute to or spend on behalf of candidates.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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