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
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At press time, organizers announced that 30 tables already had been auctioned off, meeting the fundraising goal of 1 million euros.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The organization provides training programs for women to run effective campaigns, including fundraising, messaging, voter outreach, and debate preparation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Learning about allegations that former general manager Jun Reina indulged in luxurious vacations, golf trips, fine dining and extensive home renovations using donor money tainted Martin’s perspective on his fundraising success.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
The fundraising event will support the foundation’s Casa Con Cora initiative, which provides a range of tools — from financial aid to psychological and legal support — to empower women to follow their passions.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden — overseer of ABC news, among other divisions, and a front-runner to replace soon-retiring Disney CEO Bob Iger — became a prime suspect due to her long friendship with, and strenuous campaign fundraising efforts for, Kamala Harris.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
In a show of community support, some volunteers have created spreadsheets with GoFundMe links and fundraising totals for families from specific communities and minority groups.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
The fundraising platform is reportedly working to repay people who donated to the fund.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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
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Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The organization provides training programs for women to run effective campaigns, including fundraising, messaging, voter outreach, and debate preparation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Learning about allegations that former general manager Jun Reina indulged in luxurious vacations, golf trips, fine dining and extensive home renovations using donor money tainted Martin’s perspective on his fundraising success.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
The fundraising event will support the foundation’s Casa Con Cora initiative, which provides a range of tools — from financial aid to psychological and legal support — to empower women to follow their passions.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden — overseer of ABC news, among other divisions, and a front-runner to replace soon-retiring Disney CEO Bob Iger — became a prime suspect due to her long friendship with, and strenuous campaign fundraising efforts for, Kamala Harris.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
In a show of community support, some volunteers have created spreadsheets with GoFundMe links and fundraising totals for families from specific communities and minority groups.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
The fundraising platform is reportedly working to repay people who donated to the fund.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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