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 Guardian sent a fundraising pitch to readers, saying its fate will never be dictated by a billionaire owner.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Francis likely approved the bishop appointments a while back and the new norms for the fundraising entity were approved Feb. 11, before he was hospitalized.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Francis likely approved the bishop appointments awhile ago and the new norms for the fundraising entity were approved Feb. 11, before he was hospitalized.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Future Perfect prizes its editorial independence, and all editorial decisions are made separately from fundraising and commercial considerations.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 25 Feb. 2025
Her background is largely in business, though she has been involved in political fundraising and served in Trump’s Cabinet during his first term.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
McGee, who’s disappointed to have lost yet another fundraising race to bougie Brendan Banks, says kids don’t care about your cool job or your track record of wins.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Although the midterm elections are not until November 3, 2026, campaigning and fundraising for key races are expected to ramp up soon.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
After three days of intense fundraising efforts, the Veteran Hub managed to secure enough money to keep the helpline open for three months and get 14 people back to work.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Francis likely approved the bishop appointments a while back and the new norms for the fundraising entity were approved Feb. 11, before he was hospitalized.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Francis likely approved the bishop appointments awhile ago and the new norms for the fundraising entity were approved Feb. 11, before he was hospitalized.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Future Perfect prizes its editorial independence, and all editorial decisions are made separately from fundraising and commercial considerations.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 25 Feb. 2025
Her background is largely in business, though she has been involved in political fundraising and served in Trump’s Cabinet during his first term.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
McGee, who’s disappointed to have lost yet another fundraising race to bougie Brendan Banks, says kids don’t care about your cool job or your track record of wins.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Although the midterm elections are not until November 3, 2026, campaigning and fundraising for key races are expected to ramp up soon.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
After three days of intense fundraising efforts, the Veteran Hub managed to secure enough money to keep the helpline open for three months and get 14 people back to work.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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