Fundraising
/ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of gathering money for a specific cause or organization.
/ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/
The act of soliciting and collecting funds.
The school's annual fundraising drive was a huge success.
💡 Simply: Imagine you want to buy new toys for the playground. Fundraising is when you ask people to give money so you can buy those toys! You might sell cookies or have a car wash to raise money.
👶 For kids: Getting money to help something or someone.
More Examples
They are planning a fundraising gala to support medical research.
Effective fundraising is essential for non-profit organizations to continue their work.
How It's Used
"The charity organized a fundraising event to support its programs."
"The campaign's fundraising efforts were crucial for advertising."
"The school conducted fundraising to build a new library."
To solicit and collect funds for a specific purpose.
/ˈfʌndˌreɪz/
The process of obtaining funds.
The organization is actively fundraising for the construction of a new community center.
💡 Simply: It's like asking friends and family (or even strangers!) to help you reach a money goal. Maybe you want to buy a new bike, so you're fundraising to get the money.
👶 For kids: Asking people for money to help.
More Examples
They are fundraising through online platforms and events.
The team needs to fundraising to cover their travel expenses.
How It's Used
"The company is fundraising to launch a new product."
"They are fundraising for disaster relief."
Idioms & expressions
kick off a fundraising campaign
To officially begin a fundraising effort.
"The non-profit will kick off a fundraising campaign with a launch party next week."
meet a fundraising goal
To achieve the target amount of money in a fundraising effort.
"The charity was able to meet their fundraising goal thanks to generous donations."
From 'fund' (money) + 'raising' (the act of collecting). Developed in the late 19th century, particularly in the context of charitable organizations and social causes.
Fundraising began in the 19th century with the rise of charitable organizations and social causes, employing methods such as door-to-door solicitations and fundraising events.
Memory tip
Think of RAISING money from a FUND.