fundraising
n. · adj.-
1 collecting money (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe act of collecting money for a specific purpose, like a charity or a local project.
the activity of soliciting and collecting money for a charitable, political, or non-profit cause.
ExampleThe school's fundraising for the new library was very successful.
ExampleEffective 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.
- charity work
- collection
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2 related to raising money (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediateused to describe an event or activity meant to raise money.
relating to the raising of funds, particularly for non-profit organisations; typically used in an attributive position before a noun.
ExampleWe are attending a fundraising dinner for the local hospital tonight.
ExampleThe 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'.
From fund + raising.
- Nounfund
- Nounfundraising