money bomb n.— «Munger got the money for the ads by holding a focused online fundraiser—a “money bomb,” in the parlance of the Ron Paul presidential campaign, although Munger said his modest effort was more like a “money grenade.”» —“Speaking of...
orphan disease n.— «A 12-year-old Simi Valley boy with a rare immune system disorder has inspired a series of benefits to help find a cure for what is known as an “orphan disease” because it affects too few children to warrant federal research...
coin trail n.— Note: A picture of a coin trail is here. «Staff at Miriam Lord Primary School, in Church Street, Manningham, were hoping to raise more than £200 with a coin trail around their hall.» —“Coining it in for Children In Need” by James...
friend raising n.— «In addition to developments in major gift solicitation, I am also observing fundamental changes in the fund-raising process itself. In particular, an increasing tendency toward what is sometimes called “friend raising” rather...
turtling n.— «But an invitation for COMPAC’s annual fundraising barbecue Aug. 24 shows that some in COMPAC definitely aren’t turtling—to use a hockey term for ducking a fight by falling down and hiding your head.» —“More political combat is planned...
sugar n.— «Diabetes, commonly known as “sugar” in many Caribbean cultures, occurs when the body either lacks the ability to produce the hormone insulin, lacks the ability to use insulin properly—or both.» —“Diabetes campaign to start with...