fund-raising

American  

[fuhnd-rey-zing] / ˈfʌndˌreɪ zɪŋ /

Or fundraising

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of fund-raising

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The asset manager’s fund-raising and fees will keep growing, she says.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Davidson analysts expect OpenAI’s planned fund-raising of up to $100 billion to lift stocks associated with the AI company.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Nvidia is considering putting in up to $30 billion in OpenAI’s fund-raising round, the technology-focused news outlet The Information reported previously.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Fervo is one of the most talked-about clean energy companies in private markets, and just raised $462 million in a Series E fund-raising in December.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

For a time, Jim Kim did some doctoring himself, before turning his attention to management, training, and fund-raising.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French