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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An online fundraising page to cover Avtar’s funeral expenses and help support his widow and children has drawn several hundred thousand dollars in donations.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Kelly chose Abraxas Orchard Project as the club’s main fundraising project through the end of her term in June 2027, Weiler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Tsai previously held fundraising positions at the Tech Interactive and the Silicon Valley chapter of the American Heart Association.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Global private credit fundraising rose in 2025 , although the pace of growth slowed from the previous year.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The Muse Awards is NYWIFT’s flagship fundraising event attended by an audience of 700 leading executives from every major studio, broadcast and cable network and film production facility.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Besides being able to sell municipal bonds or private debt, private schools have a unique edge with family and alumni fundraising campaigns, according to Ryu.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
With White’s focus being centered on fundraising, facility improvement, and NIL during his four-year tenure at Clemson, specifically on student-athlete and agent relationships, this hire checks all the boxes that Gaber laid out.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Organizers cited fundraising shortfalls as the cause for cancellation.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Kelly chose Abraxas Orchard Project as the club’s main fundraising project through the end of her term in June 2027, Weiler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Tsai previously held fundraising positions at the Tech Interactive and the Silicon Valley chapter of the American Heart Association.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Global private credit fundraising rose in 2025 , although the pace of growth slowed from the previous year.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The Muse Awards is NYWIFT’s flagship fundraising event attended by an audience of 700 leading executives from every major studio, broadcast and cable network and film production facility.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Besides being able to sell municipal bonds or private debt, private schools have a unique edge with family and alumni fundraising campaigns, according to Ryu.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
With White’s focus being centered on fundraising, facility improvement, and NIL during his four-year tenure at Clemson, specifically on student-athlete and agent relationships, this hire checks all the boxes that Gaber laid out.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Organizers cited fundraising shortfalls as the cause for cancellation.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Fundraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraising. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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