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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The group supports Rady Children’s Hospital by planning fundraising events for different hospital departments and engaging in various social activities to make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The ex-Milwaukee Bucks sixth man, known for his strategic investments in fast-food franchises and the beverage industry, died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency at a fundraising event in Louisville, Kentucky.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
According to media reports, Bridgeman suffered a medial emergency at a Louisville hotel during a fundraising event Tuesday.
—Bruce Schreiner, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Today’s fundraising is Zolve’s third financing round, with $55 million of equity finance previously raised from investors.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The pic stars Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum and follows tech billionaire Slater King, who meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis helped battle polio through fundraising, running extensive campaigns to educate the public, supporting scientific research and helping victims from the acute hospital stage through rehabilitation.
—Katherine A. Foss, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
On fundraising, Carney has amassed the most campaign contributions with $1.3 million – or more than double what Freeland, a former foreign affairs minister, collected last month.
—Christopher Guly, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the WTA Foundation’s Global Women’s Health Fund reached its fundraising target to help support 1 million women.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The ex-Milwaukee Bucks sixth man, known for his strategic investments in fast-food franchises and the beverage industry, died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency at a fundraising event in Louisville, Kentucky.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
According to media reports, Bridgeman suffered a medial emergency at a Louisville hotel during a fundraising event Tuesday.
—Bruce Schreiner, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Today’s fundraising is Zolve’s third financing round, with $55 million of equity finance previously raised from investors.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The pic stars Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum and follows tech billionaire Slater King, who meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis helped battle polio through fundraising, running extensive campaigns to educate the public, supporting scientific research and helping victims from the acute hospital stage through rehabilitation.
—Katherine A. Foss, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
On fundraising, Carney has amassed the most campaign contributions with $1.3 million – or more than double what Freeland, a former foreign affairs minister, collected last month.
—Christopher Guly, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the WTA Foundation’s Global Women’s Health Fund reached its fundraising target to help support 1 million women.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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