fundraise
verb
fund·raise
ˈfənd-ˌrāz 
variants
or fund-raise
fundraised or fund-raised; fundraising
ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ
or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
1
intransitive
: to engage in the organized activity of raising funds to support a cause, campaign, etc.
He donated megabucks to all the trendy charities, and she served on the boards of everything. Perfect combination. He was generous and she was smart and well-organized. She could also fund-raise with the best of them.—
Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton2
transitive
: to obtain (money) through fundraising activities
About $9000 has been fundraised to cover the costs of flights with the Joss Group contributing $500 after Mrs. Michael appealed for help from Border businesses.—Anthony Bunn
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The annual springtime tradition of more than four decades is presented by the Council of 101, a group of women who fundraise for the museum’s exhibits and educational programs.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The project was first fundraised by Critical Role’s ardent fanbase, who shelled out more than $11.3 million on Kickstarter to bring a 10-episode season to life.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Grange leaders are actively fundraising and applying for grants to support their ambitions, Carlson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The movement has reportedly fundraised over $80,000 as of Friday morning, according to the GoFundMe page linked on its website.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The project was first fundraised by Critical Role’s ardent fanbase, who shelled out more than $11.3 million on Kickstarter to bring a 10-episode season to life.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Grange leaders are actively fundraising and applying for grants to support their ambitions, Carlson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The movement has reportedly fundraised over $80,000 as of Friday morning, according to the GoFundMe page linked on its website.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fundraise
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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