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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Simultaneously, this celebration comes amid an era of cautious optimism for the DSO, including fundraising momentum and record concert revenue.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The Democratic candidate has consistently led Earle-Sears in polling and fundraising this year.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2011, Clark Kepler announced plans to retire, and in 2012 passed ownership to a group of volunteers, including Madan, that worked to fundraise to help the bookstore overcome its debts and stabilize the business.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
What started as career advice and networking evolved into community building and fundraising efforts for her Olympic bid, following her training and racing with rivals who wanted nothing more than to beat her—and ultimately flying to Paris to watch her race.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The Democratic candidate has consistently led Earle-Sears in polling and fundraising this year.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2011, Clark Kepler announced plans to retire, and in 2012 passed ownership to a group of volunteers, including Madan, that worked to fundraise to help the bookstore overcome its debts and stabilize the business.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
What started as career advice and networking evolved into community building and fundraising efforts for her Olympic bid, following her training and racing with rivals who wanted nothing more than to beat her—and ultimately flying to Paris to watch her race.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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