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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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
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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
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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