fundraising
fundraising — noun
1. the activity of asking people or organizations to donate money to support a char
the activity of asking people or organizations to donate money to support a charity, a political campaign, or a community project.
Joon helps with fundraising for the local animal shelter every weekend.
collocation: help with fundraising
Fundraising for the new community center has collected over fifty thousand dollars so far.
The school's annual fundraising event was organized by a group of dedicated parents.
noun modifier: fundraising event
Adina does fundraising for cancer research by running marathons and sharing online appeals.
collocation: do fundraising
A successful fundraising campaign needs careful planning and a clear message.
collocation: fundraising campaign
- do fundraising
- fundraising event
- fundraising campaign
- fundraising for
- fundraising effort
- fundraising goal
- fundraising appeal
- fundraising dinner
- charity drive
emphasises a time-limited, organised push often with a target
- appeal
focuses on the request for donations rather than the whole activity
- sponsorship
implies donations from businesses in exchange for publicity
Grammar Patterns
fundraising + for + [purpose]
do + fundraising
fundraising + event/campaign/effort
Usage Note
Always uncountable — use 'fundraiser' for a person or event, and 'funds' for the money itself.
Common Mistakes
Word family
Common collocations
Nouns
- charity
- campaign
- organization
- school
- hospital
- cancer research
- disaster relief
Phrases
- in aid of
- on behalf of