fundraising

noun

fund·​rais·​ing ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ How to pronounce fundraising (audio)
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 noun
a fund-raising drive/campaign
fundraising events

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Fowler says there's growing acknowledgement that the DNC needs to focus more on year-round organizing, recruitment and fundraising. Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024 This gives Archer substantial resources and ensures there's no immediate short-term need for fundraising. Joe Salas, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024 The fund has 50 investors who are mainly CEOs from the hospitality industry, with fundraising expected to be closed early in 2025 with a hard cap of $150 million in capital, Focht said. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, GoFundMe has reportedly shut down multiple fundraising pages that had been set up to collect donations for Mangione. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Trump's previous inauguration fundraising campaigns have been marred with controversy. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Today, Gecko is valued at $633 million, as of a fundraising round last year. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024 Scottsdale Arts also has programs such as its legacy society, which incorporates the organization into estate planning, as well as programs for businesses, including becoming a corporate partner or fundraising events. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024 Because IndyStar covers all fundraising and administrative costs, 100% of your gift will go directly to Central Indiana agencies. Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fundraising was in 1869

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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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