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 Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a nonprofit founded in 2017, has led the international fundraising efforts to rebuild and restore the cathedral.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Auction proceeds will be donated to Keep Memory Alive, the fundraising efforts for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Holmes held a fundraising event for Hillary Clinton during her 2016 run against Trump.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
With the election playing out in the battleground states, Trump and Harris visited California primarily for private fundraising events with wealthy donors.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The veteran Democratic adviser highlighted the Republicans’ losing record since 2018, the vice president’s fundraising advantage, and the American people’s will to reject Trump one more time.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
With a huge fundraising advantage and backing from several high-profile Democrats, Pamela Goodwine rolled past Erin Izzo to win the race for the 5th Supreme Court District seat, set to be vacated by retiring Chief Justice Laurance VanMeter.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Kyle Khan-Mullins is a Forbes reporter on the money in politics team, investigating megadonors, fundraising organizations and the wealth of those holding or seeking public office.
...
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Min’s campaign sent out a fundraising email Wednesday afternoon, asking supporters to chip in to its legal fund to ensure every vote is counted.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Auction proceeds will be donated to Keep Memory Alive, the fundraising efforts for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Holmes held a fundraising event for Hillary Clinton during her 2016 run against Trump.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
With the election playing out in the battleground states, Trump and Harris visited California primarily for private fundraising events with wealthy donors.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The veteran Democratic adviser highlighted the Republicans’ losing record since 2018, the vice president’s fundraising advantage, and the American people’s will to reject Trump one more time.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
With a huge fundraising advantage and backing from several high-profile Democrats, Pamela Goodwine rolled past Erin Izzo to win the race for the 5th Supreme Court District seat, set to be vacated by retiring Chief Justice Laurance VanMeter.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Kyle Khan-Mullins is a Forbes reporter on the money in politics team, investigating megadonors, fundraising organizations and the wealth of those holding or seeking public office.
...
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Min’s campaign sent out a fundraising email Wednesday afternoon, asking supporters to chip in to its legal fund to ensure every vote is counted.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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