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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After three days of intense fundraising efforts, the Veteran Hub managed to secure enough money to keep the helpline open for three months and get 14 people back to work. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025 Kennedy then took over in creating what was then the National Cultural Center, including leading major fundraising efforts the website notes. Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

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 2 Mar. 2025.

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