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
Recent Examples on the Web
As of Tuesday night, more than $7,000 has been donated via a fundraising page to help the Montano family.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Mamdani’s fundraising efforts were largely fueled by grassroots donors, reflective of his appeal to the working class.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The Naloxone Project doesn’t receive donations from the bulk fund and relies on private fundraising to supply hospitals and first responders with doses patients can take home.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
In addition, the organization is working with the Prebys Foundation, Price Philanthropies and the Price family on a separate fundraising effort known as United for San Diego.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Santos was a mom to four kids and worked as a housekeeper, according to an employer who shared fundraising options for her children on Facebook.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Because IndyStar covers all fundraising and administrative costs, 100% of your gift will go directly to Central Indiana agencies.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic's annual fundraising campaign launched in 1993.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Dec. 2025
While construction is finished, the fundraising effort is far from over.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Mamdani’s fundraising efforts were largely fueled by grassroots donors, reflective of his appeal to the working class.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The Naloxone Project doesn’t receive donations from the bulk fund and relies on private fundraising to supply hospitals and first responders with doses patients can take home.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
In addition, the organization is working with the Prebys Foundation, Price Philanthropies and the Price family on a separate fundraising effort known as United for San Diego.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Santos was a mom to four kids and worked as a housekeeper, according to an employer who shared fundraising options for her children on Facebook.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Because IndyStar covers all fundraising and administrative costs, 100% of your gift will go directly to Central Indiana agencies.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic's annual fundraising campaign launched in 1993.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Dec. 2025
While construction is finished, the fundraising effort is far from over.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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