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 inquiry, led by Democrats Ron Wyden and Sheldon Whitehouse, is the second congressional investigation into the April 11 fundraising dinner, which has also been reported on by Politico and The New York Times.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Under his leadership, the party has faced a major campaign fundraising scandal and a resulting criminal investigation.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 23 May 2024
Fulcher reported nearly $400,000 in campaign fundraising from January 2023 through April and spending of about $276,000, according to his latest federal election filings.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
Both have seen significant fundraising boosts since October, when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and taking around 240 hostages into Gaza, prompting Israel's ongoing military campaign there.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
The scorecard underlines London’s leading role in the European equity capital market during a global downturn in fundraisings.
—Joe Easton, Fortune Europe, 20 May 2024
Other factors outside of the Trumps, like fundraising and advertising, will be key in determining who wins the primary.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Gallego’s campaign declined to comment on its fundraising efforts.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2024
There are no reports on Horning’s campaign fundraising as of mid-April.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Under his leadership, the party has faced a major campaign fundraising scandal and a resulting criminal investigation.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 23 May 2024
Fulcher reported nearly $400,000 in campaign fundraising from January 2023 through April and spending of about $276,000, according to his latest federal election filings.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
Both have seen significant fundraising boosts since October, when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and taking around 240 hostages into Gaza, prompting Israel's ongoing military campaign there.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
The scorecard underlines London’s leading role in the European equity capital market during a global downturn in fundraisings.
—Joe Easton, Fortune Europe, 20 May 2024
Other factors outside of the Trumps, like fundraising and advertising, will be key in determining who wins the primary.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Gallego’s campaign declined to comment on its fundraising efforts.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2024
There are no reports on Horning’s campaign fundraising as of mid-April.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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