fundraising

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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

fundraising

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present participle of fundraise

Examples of fundraising in a Sentence

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Cooper has led wire-to-wire over Republican opponent Michael Whatley, maintaining wide polling and fundraising leads and forcing key GOP super PACs to pause spending in the race to focus elsewhere. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026 Those candidates did not respond to a request for comment about their fundraising. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Risch holds a commanding fundraising lead with $4 million-plus this election cycle, according to the latest federal campaign finance filings. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 Guests can also hear more about his memoir at the Kansas City PBS fundraising event. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fundraising

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 27 Oct. 2026.

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