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
Examples of fundraising in a Sentence
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The child abuse pediatrician said the claims in the post, which mirrored those on the fundraising page, were also untruthful.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
His campaign said the fundraising total reflects strong grassroots support and national donor interests as Democrats look to compete in a state that has trended reliably red in recent history.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
He was invited there, along with several other artists, to attend Jimmy Carter’s presidential inauguration in January 1977, on a trip meant to supply the subject matter for a print to be included in an inaugural fundraising portfolio.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Public relations and fundraising manager.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman will be joined by Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, along with author and lifestyle entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, for a new fundraising auction that pairs investing icon with celebrity appeal.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
That friend’s mom works at the museum and often talks about its fundraising efforts.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The remainder of the 2026–27 executive slate includes Tom Bohac as vice president; Greg Pike as treasurer; Dave Craigmile overseeing fundraising; and Bert Carstens, Larry Obermeyer, and Nick Tatro serving in communications roles.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Sutter County Republican Central Committee saw a monumental fundraising increase in 2025.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
His campaign said the fundraising total reflects strong grassroots support and national donor interests as Democrats look to compete in a state that has trended reliably red in recent history.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
He was invited there, along with several other artists, to attend Jimmy Carter’s presidential inauguration in January 1977, on a trip meant to supply the subject matter for a print to be included in an inaugural fundraising portfolio.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Public relations and fundraising manager.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman will be joined by Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, along with author and lifestyle entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, for a new fundraising auction that pairs investing icon with celebrity appeal.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
That friend’s mom works at the museum and often talks about its fundraising efforts.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The remainder of the 2026–27 executive slate includes Tom Bohac as vice president; Greg Pike as treasurer; Dave Craigmile overseeing fundraising; and Bert Carstens, Larry Obermeyer, and Nick Tatro serving in communications roles.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Sutter County Republican Central Committee saw a monumental fundraising increase in 2025.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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