die Spendenaktion
Translation
fundraising campaign, charity drive, donation campaign
Examples
Die Schule organisiert eine Spendenaktion.
The school is organising a fundraising campaign.
Wir nehmen an der Spendenaktion teil.
We are taking part in the fundraising campaign.
Grammar Patterns
to organize a fundraiser ((for sth.)) eine Spendenaktion ((für et4)) organisieren The class is organizing a fundraiser for the flood victims.
to participate in ((a fundraiser)) an ((einer Spendenaktion)) teilnehmen Many volunteers are participating in the fundraiser.
Similar Words
Spendensammlung (fundraising collection), Benefizveranstaltung (charity event)
Etymology
Composed of 'Spende' (donation) and 'Aktion' (action, campaign). Literally a 'donation action'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'action' or 'campaign' to collect 'donations' (Spenden).