funds collection

[/fʌndz kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: funds collections
coleta de fundos
1. The process of gathering or accumulating money from various sources for a specific purpose or cause
The funds collection for the charity event was very successful.
A coleta de fundos para o evento beneficente foi muito bem-sucedida.
2. A systematic effort to solicit monetary contributions from individuals, organizations, or institutions
The nonprofit organization launched a funds collection campaign to support disaster relief.
A organização sem fins lucrativos lançou uma campanha de coleta de fundos para apoiar o alívio de desastres.
3. The act of gathering financial resources through donations, fundraising, or contributions
Funds collection methods include online donations, benefit concerts, and grant applications.
Os métodos de coleta de fundos incluem doações online, shows beneficentes e solicitações de bolsas.
In Brazil, funds collection (coleta de fundos) is a common practice for social causes, religious institutions, educational organizations, and disaster relief efforts. It reflects the strong community-oriented culture and charitable spirit in Brazilian society. In the USA, particularly in NYC, fundraising is highly professionalized with sophisticated campaigns, events, and online platforms. The terminology and approach differ significantly between corporate fundraising and grassroots community collection efforts.
NYC Slang
fundraising hustle
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundraisingfund raisingmoney collectiondonation drivecapital raisingfinancial solicitation
Antonyms / Antônimos
fund disbursementfund distributionspendingexpenditure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleta de fundos
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
arrecadação de fundos
Also commonly used, emphasizes the accumulation aspect
Rio de Janeiro
coleta de recursos
Alternative phrasing using 'recursos' (resources)
Portugal
recolha de fundos
Portuguese European variant using 'recolha' instead of 'coleta'

Related Words

fundraiserdonationcontributioncampaigngrantsponsorshipendowmentcrowdfunding

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass the hat
take up a collection
strike while the iron is hot
break the bank
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