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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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

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Nov. 2024.

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