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

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The fundraising push came nearly two weeks after a judge denied Anthony’s request for a new trial. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola also rejected a Harris fundraising email sent on her behalf. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026 All of which was done with only an INC Mental Health grant and surprisingly little emphasis on traditional fundraising. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The fundraising page was initially set up for Mike and Paula Musgrove, Lindsay’s parents, in August. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fundraising

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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