fund-raising

[ fuhnd-rey-zing ]

/ ˈfʌndˌreɪ zɪŋ /

the act or process of raising funds, as for nonprofit organizations or for a political cause.

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First recorded in 1935–40

But if she gets her own casino it will be a fund-raising plus.
Why 2016’s Hopefuls Are Hopeless|P. J. O’Rourke|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I spend more time on fund-raising than on issue influencing.
Up to a Point: In Defense of Lobbyists|P. J. O’Rourke|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a 1992 fund-raising letter, Robertson exposed the “feminist agenda” for what it really is.
Five OTHER Outrageous Pat Robertson Theories|Caitlin Dickson|August 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A manual that insists on ‘fund-raising’ and ‘non-profit,’ and only allowed ‘email’ as opposed to ‘e-mail’ months ago?
Is the AP Stylebook Archaic?|John McWhorter|June 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The $50 million fund-raising goal that came up at the last meeting was not mentioned Tuesday.
Mitt Romney Offers Campaign Messaging Preview for Donors|Shushannah Walshe|April 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Then I have had other assists and responsibilities here in Washington, fund-raising dinners or speeches, lunches.
Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Everyone knows elections have become too expensive, fueling a fund-raising arms race.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various