Word
fundraising
Phoneticsfundrais·ing
US/ˈfənˌdɹeɪsɪŋ/
UK/fʌndɹˈeɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
01collecting money
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
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.
日本語:募金※
“The school's fundraising for the new library was very successful.”
“Effective fundraising requires a strategic approach to donor engagement and a clear articulation of the organisation's mission.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe the general activity.
Synonyms
02related to raising money
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.
日本語:募金※
“We are attending a fundraising dinner for the local hospital tonight.”
“The charity launched a massive fundraising campaign to provide emergency relief to the regions affected by the drought.”
Usage
Usually appears immediately before the noun it modifies, such as 'fundraising event' or 'fundraising goal'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fundraising” in context.
Verb
01. coordinate the fundraising
“We need a dedicated volunteer to coordinate the fundraising across all local branches.”
verb + noun
02. spearhead the fundraising
“The CEO decided to spearhead the fundraising for the new community center.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. aggressive fundraising
“The charity's aggressive fundraising tactics drew criticism from some donors.”
adj + noun
04. grassroots fundraising
“The political campaign relied heavily on grassroots fundraising rather than corporate donations.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. fundraising drive
“The school launched a month-long fundraising drive to renovate the library.”
noun + noun
06. fundraising gala
“Tickets for the annual fundraising gala sold out within hours.”
noun + noun
07. success of the fundraising
“The success of the fundraising allowed the hospital to purchase state-of-the-art equipment.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. through fundraising
“The youth club managed to stay open through fundraising and local government grants.”
prep + noun
09. fundraising campaign
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Questions were also raised about a long line of claims about his backstory, from endurance running, football exploits and charity fundraising to academic positions, qualifications and authorship.” “Allegations of plagiarism and claims made by Mr Arday about his background, career and charity fundraising remain under scrutiny.” Etymology
From fund + raising.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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