fundraising
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of collecting money for a specific purpose, like a charity or a local project.
n.the activity of soliciting and collecting money for a charitable, political, or non-profit cause.
Simple“The school's fundraising for the new library was very successful.”
In context“Effective fundraising requires a strategic approach to donor engagement and a clear articulation of the organisation's mission.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun to describe the general activity.
Synonymscharity workcollection - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to describe an event or activity meant to raise money.
adj.relating to the raising of funds, particularly for non-profit organisations; typically used in an attributive position before a noun.
Simple“We are attending a fundraising dinner for the local hospital tonight.”
In context“The charity launched a massive fundraising campaign to provide emergency relief to the regions affected by the drought.”
UsageUsually appears immediately before the noun it modifies, such as 'fundraising event' or 'fundraising goal'.
Synonyms
Usage fundraising campaign
“Colleges developed a new fundraising strategy: offering donors “ scholarship certificates ,” which were essentially tuition waivers that could be used by family and friends.”
“Sources say Westminster council has accrued a £1m deficit keeping the school open, even after an estimated £1m in external fundraising.”
From fund + raising.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.