raising
rais-ing
noun
The act or process of collecting money, support, or increasing awareness.
"The charity focused on fund-raising."
verb
The present participle of 'raise', meaning to lift, increase, or bring up.
"She is raising her hand."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: elevation, lift, increasing, nurture, rearing, fostering, upbringing, breeding, bringing up, fosterage