noun
Uncommon
fundraising
FUHND-ray-zihng
Fundraising (noun) means the activity of asking individuals, businesses, or organizations for donations. Example: “The charity's fundraising brought in enough to build a new clinic.”
noun
1
The activity of asking individuals, businesses, or organizations for donations.
"The charity's fundraising brought in enough to build a new clinic."
"Fundraising for the campaign relies heavily on small online donations."
"Fundraising is hard work, but the whole village joined in this spring."
adj
1
Relating to or used for collecting donated money.
"The club organized a fundraising dinner for the local shelter."
"She joined the fundraising committee ahead of the annual gala."
"We held a fundraising bake sale to buy new books for the school."
How to use fundraising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe general activity of getting people or organizations to donate money toward something.
Common pairings
fundraising campaign
fundraising event
online fundraising
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Word forms
- Plural
- fundraisings
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Etymology
From "fund" + "raising" — the act of raising funds.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fundraising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
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promising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fundraising” mean?
The word “fundraising” means the activity of asking individuals, businesses, or organizations for donations. In plain terms, the general activity of getting people or organizations to donate money toward something.
How do you pronounce “fundraising”?
“Fundraising” is pronounced FUHND-ray-zihng (/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fundraising” in a sentence?
Here is “fundraising” used in a sentence: “The charity's fundraising brought in enough to build a new clinic.”
What part of speech is “fundraising”?
Depending on how it is used, “fundraising” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “fundraising” a common word?
“Fundraising” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fundraising” have?
“Fundraising” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of asking individuals, businesses, or organizations for donations.
What is the difference between fundraising and donating?
Fundraising is the activity of asking others for donations, while donating is the act of giving money or resources. A person can donate without doing any fundraising, but fundraising specifically involves soliciting contributions from other people or organizations.
What are common types of fundraising events?
Common fundraising activities include charity auctions, sponsored runs, crowdfunding campaigns, galas, and direct appeals to donors. Nonprofits, schools, political campaigns, and community groups all commonly rely on fundraising to fund their work.
Is fundraising one word or two?
Fundraising is standardly written as one word, both as a noun and as an adjective, as in "fundraising event" or "fundraising campaign." The two-word form "fund raising" and hyphenated "fund-raising" also appear but are less common in modern usage.
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