He raised thousands of dollars in political contributions from developers and builders that did business with the town.

And she raised $1.7 million in contributions, the least amount among the four Democrats.

In the 1989-90 academic year, Wisconsin raised $124 million in private contributions.

They would become eligible for matching funds by raising a certain amount in private contributions.

They raise more money in big contributions, and we take all the heat.

Ms. Foster raised the most money in outright contributions, $81,258.

The group has raised more than $40,000, most of it, he says, in contributions of $10 or less.

The fund-raising strategy this year is expected to raise $6 million in contributions, making that group by far the best financed.

"As of last week, Father's raised close to twenty million dollars, in contributions alone."

Together, they raised $500,000 in grants and contributions to finance the festival's operating costs.