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 Historical Preservation Society fundraised for the markers beginning in February 2024, through the Party’s website and members, as well as a variety of sponsors such as Illinois Humanities and Landmarks Illinois, resulting in almost $42,000 for the 13 plaques.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Her joint fundraising committee with the Democratic National Committee, the Harris Victory Fund, has begun fundraising on behalf of former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's new Senate bid as well.
—ABC News, 30 July 2025
What to Know Ossoff, first elected in 2021, led the pack in terms of fundraising from April to June, according to each campaign's quarterly report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
There are no laws barring candidates in the same race from fundraising for each other.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Her joint fundraising committee with the Democratic National Committee, the Harris Victory Fund, has begun fundraising on behalf of former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's new Senate bid as well.
—ABC News, 30 July 2025
What to Know Ossoff, first elected in 2021, led the pack in terms of fundraising from April to June, according to each campaign's quarterly report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
There are no laws barring candidates in the same race from fundraising for each other.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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