The process of soliciting and receiving contributions using such activities as direct mail solicitation, in-person solicitation, private foundation grant solicitation, special events, telemarketing and planned giving. See Fundraising.

The solicitation of funds for either a business or a nonprofit organization, such as a charity.

Applying for or requesting funds, money, for an organization.

The soliciting or receiving of monies, resources or other benefits from organisations, trusts or individuals. Usually drawing in resources in this way is for a charitable purpose or for the support of an organisation having a charitable objective.

The collection or solicitation of money for an organization, project, program, etc.

An organised activity specifically aiming to generate funds.

Fundraising is the process of soliciting and gathering money or other gifts in-kind, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Although fundraising typically refers to efforts to gather funds for not-for-profit organizations, it is sometimes used to refer to the identification and solicitation of investors or other sources of capital for for-profit enterprises.