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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Individual franchise owners have donated tens of thousands of dollars back to their communities through the company’s fundraising program.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Right now, with rising costs and a difficult fundraising landscape, the O2 Silver Clef Awards are more important than ever for us.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Residents also raised $1,200 via a GoFundMe fundraising page to pressure county commissioners to reject the project.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Online fundraising is underway to help the restaurant raise the $11,000 needed to replace the windows.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
While there are many benefits to a candidate having an active online presence, such as greater outreach or higher fundraising, the risks of polarizing voters and harming the campaign’s reputation are even greater.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Other members of the executive team include Tom Bohac as vice president, Greg Pike as treasurer, Dave Craigmile as secretary, Bert Carstens overseeing fundraising, Larry Obermeyer handling internal communications, and Nick Tatro leading external communications.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The auxiliary, founded in the 1950s, supports the organization’s social service programs through fundraising, donations and volunteer efforts.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Right now, with rising costs and a difficult fundraising landscape, the O2 Silver Clef Awards are more important than ever for us.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Residents also raised $1,200 via a GoFundMe fundraising page to pressure county commissioners to reject the project.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Online fundraising is underway to help the restaurant raise the $11,000 needed to replace the windows.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
While there are many benefits to a candidate having an active online presence, such as greater outreach or higher fundraising, the risks of polarizing voters and harming the campaign’s reputation are even greater.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Other members of the executive team include Tom Bohac as vice president, Greg Pike as treasurer, Dave Craigmile as secretary, Bert Carstens overseeing fundraising, Larry Obermeyer handling internal communications, and Nick Tatro leading external communications.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The auxiliary, founded in the 1950s, supports the organization’s social service programs through fundraising, donations and volunteer efforts.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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