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
Anthony BunnExamples of fundraise in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Virtual Walk participants who are not attending the walk in person but are fundraising and walking their own way: $20.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Swink says the organization isn't just about fundraising for research.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Kaimana Brummel, who leads fundraising at Seabury Hall, a private school in Maui, was invited to offer some thoughts about the design of the People’s Fund of Maui.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
As the Hollywood Reporter was first to report, GoFundMe shut down the fundraiser this week, pursuant to a policy that bars fundraising for legal defense against charges related to violent crimes.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
The school does not have a deep database of its 53,000 alumni, which hampers fundraising.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
In addition to his work with the BCI Pioneers Coalition, Burkhart also leads a nonprofit foundation that fundraises to help people with disabilities cover some of the expenses insurance won’t pay for.
—S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
The chapel had started fundraising after its closure, but the amount raised remain in the tens of thousands.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Swink says the organization isn't just about fundraising for research.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Kaimana Brummel, who leads fundraising at Seabury Hall, a private school in Maui, was invited to offer some thoughts about the design of the People’s Fund of Maui.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
As the Hollywood Reporter was first to report, GoFundMe shut down the fundraiser this week, pursuant to a policy that bars fundraising for legal defense against charges related to violent crimes.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
The school does not have a deep database of its 53,000 alumni, which hampers fundraising.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
In addition to his work with the BCI Pioneers Coalition, Burkhart also leads a nonprofit foundation that fundraises to help people with disabilities cover some of the expenses insurance won’t pay for.
—S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
The chapel had started fundraising after its closure, but the amount raised remain in the tens of thousands.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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