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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Min’s campaign sent out a fundraising email Wednesday afternoon, asking supporters to chip in to its legal fund to ensure every vote is counted.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Rokita also is ahead overall on fundraising totals, although Wells brought in more money in the fourth quarter of the race.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The Brand-Funding Connection Branding and fundraising might seem like separate endeavors.
—Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Cruz's Democratic opponent, buoyed by significant grassroots support and fundraising, is aiming to replicate the near-upset seen in Cruz's 2018 re-election bid against O'Rourke, where Cruz won by only 2.6 percentage points.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The foundation has embarked on a fundraising campaign, part of an effort that goes back almost 10 years.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Rosen, a first-term senator, has held a steady lead throughout the cycle, buoyed by a fundraising and spending advantage that has helped keep Brown at arm’s length ever since his primary victory in June.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Nez’s fundraising has impressed some election watchers even though the geography of the district makes his chance of winning extremely slim.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
After today, our phones will quit buzzing nonstop with fundraising texts and get-out-the-vote calls.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Rokita also is ahead overall on fundraising totals, although Wells brought in more money in the fourth quarter of the race.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The Brand-Funding Connection Branding and fundraising might seem like separate endeavors.
—Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Cruz's Democratic opponent, buoyed by significant grassroots support and fundraising, is aiming to replicate the near-upset seen in Cruz's 2018 re-election bid against O'Rourke, where Cruz won by only 2.6 percentage points.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The foundation has embarked on a fundraising campaign, part of an effort that goes back almost 10 years.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Rosen, a first-term senator, has held a steady lead throughout the cycle, buoyed by a fundraising and spending advantage that has helped keep Brown at arm’s length ever since his primary victory in June.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Nez’s fundraising has impressed some election watchers even though the geography of the district makes his chance of winning extremely slim.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
After today, our phones will quit buzzing nonstop with fundraising texts and get-out-the-vote calls.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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