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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While fundraising for his treatment and to support other families in similar positions through the sale of Varsity Blues jerseys, his wife gave positive insights into his health status.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Jeff Harris, a former Sacramento councilmember, has filed paperwork to fundraise for a political run for District 1.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
More than 40% of the people in Wyoming also do fundraising work or sell items to donate the proceeds to charity, WalletHub reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
Buzzy cybersecurity startup Armadin is reportedly fundraising at a $600 million valuation.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Jeff Harris, a former Sacramento councilmember, has filed paperwork to fundraise for a political run for District 1.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
More than 40% of the people in Wyoming also do fundraising work or sell items to donate the proceeds to charity, WalletHub reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
Buzzy cybersecurity startup Armadin is reportedly fundraising at a $600 million valuation.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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