raise money

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Investors aren’t usually happy when a company sells stock to raise money, because it dilutes the holdings of current shareholders by reducing the percentage of the company that those shareholders own.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

As costs rose, the nonprofit idea started to look more and more like a barrier to helping the company achieve its goals, since it limited its ability to raise money.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

The host cities use external nonprofits to organize and run the tournament’s logistics and raise money for the costs of hosting.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Sergio ran the London Marathon in 2025 to raise money for a new playground at Alice's school while David was running for the charity set up in his daughter's name, Elsie's Story.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

At the table next to the games, an older man sold hand-painted greeting cards for all occasions to raise money for the Jaycees, one of Sing Sing’s “approved inmate organizations.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover