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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Russia once floated the idea of the U.S. acquiring Greenland in a forged fundraising letter sent to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton nearly five years ago, according to Danish intelligence.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Founded by Hollywood producer Scott Budnick — who spearheaded this week’s fundraising — ARC runs programs inside all state prisons and two of the state’s minimum-security fire camps, one in Pine Grove, and the other in Georgetown.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner touted his campaign for a New York City Council seat by reporting his most recent fundraising data.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
The fundraising page solicits donations for David James.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
The fundraising page for those affected by the wildfires has raised almost over $1 million at the time of writing.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025
Ultimate success will depend on how chief executive Chris Kemp's fundraising goes and how the technological work progresses.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
The last election for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court – which took place in 2023 and also determined its partisan tilt — shattered fundraising records for a state supreme court election.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Founded by Hollywood producer Scott Budnick — who spearheaded this week’s fundraising — ARC runs programs inside all state prisons and two of the state’s minimum-security fire camps, one in Pine Grove, and the other in Georgetown.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner touted his campaign for a New York City Council seat by reporting his most recent fundraising data.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
The fundraising page solicits donations for David James.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
The fundraising page for those affected by the wildfires has raised almost over $1 million at the time of writing.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025
Ultimate success will depend on how chief executive Chris Kemp's fundraising goes and how the technological work progresses.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
The last election for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court – which took place in 2023 and also determined its partisan tilt — shattered fundraising records for a state supreme court election.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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