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 sirens cost about $70 each, and activists have taken to online fundraising to buy more.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Senate seat Tillis’ past two election cycles have broken fundraising records, and this is expected to be no different, even without him in the race.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Cornyn has the fundraising edge, raising some $25 million across his main campaign account and two joint fundraising accounts, according to Federal Election Commission records.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The poll asked if voters would back a fundraising mechanism to preserve and develop affordable housing in the mold of the city’s Clean Air and Open Space Levy, which passed with around 80% support in 2025.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
UHart alums Anthony Assante, Mike Daglio and their Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers, provided one lead gift and, with alum Kathy Behrens, have led the fundraising efforts.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Cornyn will face intense fundraising pressure, having already spent so much money in the first round of the primary.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The financial impact extended beyond the fundraising total.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Verdigris is holding a fundraising dinner Sunday to preview A Western for donors with Gordon and Moriarty in attendance.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Senate seat Tillis’ past two election cycles have broken fundraising records, and this is expected to be no different, even without him in the race.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Cornyn has the fundraising edge, raising some $25 million across his main campaign account and two joint fundraising accounts, according to Federal Election Commission records.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The poll asked if voters would back a fundraising mechanism to preserve and develop affordable housing in the mold of the city’s Clean Air and Open Space Levy, which passed with around 80% support in 2025.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
UHart alums Anthony Assante, Mike Daglio and their Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers, provided one lead gift and, with alum Kathy Behrens, have led the fundraising efforts.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Cornyn will face intense fundraising pressure, having already spent so much money in the first round of the primary.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The financial impact extended beyond the fundraising total.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Verdigris is holding a fundraising dinner Sunday to preview A Western for donors with Gordon and Moriarty in attendance.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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