fundraising

noun

fund·​rais·​ing ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ How to pronounce fundraising (audio)
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 noun
a fund-raising drive/campaign
fundraising events

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The land purchase by the federal government was made possible by $62.5 million in federal funds and $37.6 million in private fundraising. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 In its aftermath, members of the greater Madison community have launched fundraising campaigns, created hashtags and arranged meal trains for victims and their families. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 Backers of Question 1 say the limits are aimed at improving transparency in political fundraising. Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024 In Hollywood, Carter became a celebrity in his own right, forging ties with Lew Wasserman for fundraising efforts. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024 As Trudeau takes over, the market is in the midst of a $15.5 million fundraising campaign to expand its role as a food district. Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024 Toyota North America followed suit on Tuesday, pledging $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, which is a fundraising effort that supports the president-elect's inauguration and related events. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 The cost for each student is $7,500, which Saffold wants to defray through fundraising. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 Stripe’s recent fundraising efforts have also highlighted a new trend: fintechs opting for private capital to buy time until public market conditions improve. Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fundraising was in 1869

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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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