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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If Impetus cranks up its fundraising later this summer, the dark money watch dogs will have nothing to chase until public filings are disclosed — after the election is over.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 4 June 2024
The Trump campaign, obviously, smashed political fundraising records, including raising money from tens of thousands of new donors in the 24 hours after this verdict.
—ABC News, 2 June 2024
But the former president’s fundraising has spiked dramatically since the verdict was delivered.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
In the works for more than a decade, the facility is a collaboration between the city and the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation, a nonprofit that did the heavy lifting fundraising for the project.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Every House and Senate seat is on the ballot this year, and lawmakers will face fundraising restrictions during the session.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
Christian support brings millions in money and volunteers to Israel after Oct. 7
Maya Levin for NPR
Sondra Oster Baras, the founder and international president of Christian Friends of Israeli Communities, says her group has seen a jump in fundraising.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024
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
Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 4 June 2024
The Trump campaign, obviously, smashed political fundraising records, including raising money from tens of thousands of new donors in the 24 hours after this verdict.
—ABC News, 2 June 2024
But the former president’s fundraising has spiked dramatically since the verdict was delivered.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
In the works for more than a decade, the facility is a collaboration between the city and the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation, a nonprofit that did the heavy lifting fundraising for the project.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Every House and Senate seat is on the ballot this year, and lawmakers will face fundraising restrictions during the session.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
Christian support brings millions in money and volunteers to Israel after Oct. 7
Maya Levin for NPR
Sondra Oster Baras, the founder and international president of Christian Friends of Israeli Communities, says her group has seen a jump in fundraising.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024
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
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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