Many a fund-raising event

I believe the answer is:

gala

(Other definitions for gala that I've seen before include "Fête" , "Special festivity" , "sporting event" , "Festive occasion - variety of apple" , "Jamboree" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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