fundraising
noun
uk/ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/ us [ C ] FINANCE
the process of getting money from investors to invest in particular companies, projects, etc.:
The bank is poised to buy its rival in a deal requiring an equity fundraising of up to $5.7 billion.
Accounts to be filed in the coming weeks will show revenues soared to £26m after a string of fundraisings and flotations.
[ U ] POLITICS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
the process of collecting money for a particular purpose, especially for a political party, charity (= organization that gives money or help to those that need it), etc.:
a fundraising campaign/drive/event